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Event:
KIFC 62
Date: May 06, 2023 |
#R1#
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kapuan sprawls and moves away.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
As Kapuan looks to move away, Taco throws a big counter combo but Kapuan just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Kapuan. No joy for Taco on that attempt.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kapuan checks a leg kick.
Kapuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco tries to counter with a takedown but Kapuan is quick to defend against it.
Kapuan throws an overhand right that lands on Taco's shoulder, as Taco tries to avoid the shot.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taco shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. 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.
Taco moves out of range of the body kick.
Taco dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kapuan looks winded!
Kapuan throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Taco's head.
Kapuan lands a high kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taco closes the distance and clinches up with Kapuan, looking for a takedown. Taco pushes Kapuan against the cage but Kapuan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T1#
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Taco avoids the head kick by Kapuan.
Taco throws a sloppy head kick and Kapuan moves out of range easily.
Kapuan stuffs the takedown attempt from Taco. Taco gets slowly back to his feet.
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt.
Kapuan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kapuan throws a sloppy head kick and Taco moves out of range easily.
Kapuan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kapuan wants it to stay on the feet.
Taco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kapuan takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
Taco digs a good hook to Kapuan's body.
Taco shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kapuan pinned against the cage. Kapuan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kapuan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taco.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taco or perhaps it was just good defense by Kapuan, which made it look bad.
Kapuan looks for the body kick but Taco saw that one coming.
Taco will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kapuan wants to counter with a clinch but Taco pushes him away.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taco has a takedown stuffed.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kapuan leaves Taco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T3#
Taco blocks a head kick by Kapuan.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.
Kim Kapuan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taco shoots in and drives through. Kapuan sprawls well.
Taco dives in and grabs Kapuan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kapuan pushes down on Taco's head and hops out.
Taco shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kapuan as he avoids it easily.
Kapuan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taco fails to land the takedown.#T4#
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Taco shoots for a takedown but Kapuan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kapuan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taco darts in looking for a takedown but Kapuan gets double underhooks and turns Taco into the cage.
Kapuan is looking to break free of the clinch but Taco has double underhooks. #TD#
Taco ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taco no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kapuan postures up.
Kapuan stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.
Taco is trying to keep Kapuan in close.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kapuan dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taco shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kapuan as he jumps to the side.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kapuan. #CL#
Taco moves into the clinch.
Kapuan has had enough of the clinch but Taco keeps him there for the moment.
Kapuan wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kapuan is defending well.
Taco jumps guard but Kapuan stands there with Taco around his waist. Taco gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taco jumps guard but Kapuan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapuan is trying to break free.
Kapuan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taco just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taco is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kapuan is defending well.
Taco keeps control of Kapuan as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC#
Taco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taco blocks a head kick by Kapuan.
Taco misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses.
Kapuan is breathing heavily.
Kapuan moves out of range as Taco throws a body kick.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt.
Taco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapuan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taco somewhat.
Taco shoots in but Kapuan avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T2#
Taco takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taco throws the kick towards the body but Kapuan avoids it.
Kapuan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim Kapuan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Taco shoots in but no luck this time.
Taco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kapuan but Kapuan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taco tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kapuan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapuan circles away.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses.
Taco fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kim Kapuan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco lands a nice shot to the body.
#T3#
Taco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kapuan's waist but Kapuan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taco off to one side.
Kapuan throws a head kick but Taco moves out of range.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan loads up on a big right hand but Taco slips the punch.
Taco pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kapuan back to the cage. Taco follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kapuan.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.#CL#
Taco moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taco shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kapuan defends it nicely.
Taco takes a kick to the side of the head.#T4#
Kapuan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taco, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taco tries to land a front kick but Kapuan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kapuan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kapuan moves out of range as Taco throws a body kick.
Taco will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taco looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kapuan throws a sloppy head kick and Taco moves out of range easily.
Kapuan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taco tries for a takedown but Kapuan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taco attempts a counter takedown but Kapuan avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kim Kapuan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Taco tries to clinch but Kapuan is having none of it.
Kapuan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Kapuan lands with a kick to the temple. Taco shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Kapuan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kapuan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taco fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taco shoots in for a takedown but Kapuan shows good takedown defense.
Taco shoots in but Kapuan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Taco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kapuan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Taco tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kapuan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taco somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kapuan misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taco.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
A head kick misses from Kapuan.
Nice sprawl there from Kapuan as Taco shoots in.
Kapuan leaves Taco with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapuan paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Taco clinches with his opponent.
Kapuan wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taco has him pressed against the cage.
Kapuan tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taco smiles and moves away.
Kapuan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taco.#CL#
Taco moves into range and clinches up with Kapuan.
Taco is looking to take this one to the mat.
Taco is working Kapuan over against the cage.#T2#
Taco is working for takedown but Kapuan is calmly controlling the position for now.#TD#
Taco decides to pull guard.
Kapuan wants to stand but Taco is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB#
Kapuan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taco 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.#T3#
Taco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kapuan stopping the sweep attempt from Taco.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taco is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kapuan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kapuan drops his hands momentarily and Taco takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#It looks like Kim Kapuan has been cut.
Kapuan throws a lazy body kick
and Taco counters with a straight right hand.
Taco shoots in looking for a takedown. Kapuan tries to sprawl out of it but Taco keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kapuan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kapuan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kapuan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taco.
Kapuan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taco is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ivan Taco has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kim Kapuan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taco closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kapuan circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kim Kapuan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kapuan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kim Kapuan! |
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Event:
KIFC 44
Date: Apr 07, 2023 |
#R1#
Taco pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rager I misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Rager I gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD#
Taco decides to pull guard.
Taco is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Rager I dives into side control.
Taco is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Rager I is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taco is working to get back to half guard.
#SU2#
Rager I is standing up, even though he is in mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch but Rager I swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taco tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rager I paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Rager I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taco pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T1#
Rager I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taco backwards.
Rager I lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rager I.#BC#
Taco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taco tries to clinch there but Rager I circles away.
Rager I throws a looping overhand right but Taco ducks down to avoid it.
A combination from Taco does no damage. #CL2#
Taco gets tackled into the cage by Rager I. Rager I maintains the clinch.
Rager I is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rager I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager I is struggling to control the position.
Rager I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taco blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taco looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rager I scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rager I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Taco is rocked!#BC#
Taco breaks from the clinch.
#TD#
Taco closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taco lands in his opponent's guard.#SU#
Taco stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taco misses with a jab, cross combination.
#TD#
Taco shoots in and bounces Rager I off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Rager I looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Rager I lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taco can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rager I controls the pace.#SU2#
Rager I stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taco throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Taco dives in and scores a takedown into Rager I's guard.
Taco trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rager I manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T4#
Taco wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Rager I is now in half guard. #SU2#
Rager I stands up from half guard. #KD2#
Rager I lands a big right hand that sends Taco crashing to the mat! Rager I stays standing though and waves Taco back to his feet!
Oh Taco is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Rager I clinches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Rager I - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rager I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rager I stalling in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Rager I.
A nice left hand lands by Rager I.
#BC#
Taco breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rager I missing with a left hand there. Taco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roid Rager I 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#
Rager I misses with a looping left.
Taco moves out of range of the strikes.
Taco seems to have got his legs back now.#TD#
Taco shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Rager I manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taco trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rager I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ivan Taco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taco trying to control but Rager I is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taco throws a strike but Rager I rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Taco is looking to sweep but instead, Rager I has passed into half guard.
Taco wants to stand back up but Rager I manages to pass into side control.
#SU2#
Rager I decides to stand back up. #TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Rager I enables Taco to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Rager I manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Rager I is pulling down on Taco's head. It's preventing any offense from Taco, at least for the moment.#T2#
Rager I lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Rager I's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SU2#
Rager I stands up and waves to Taco to follow him. #T3##TD#
Rager I tries to sprawl but Taco drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Rager I manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rager I is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Rager I passes Taco's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Rager I works his way into side control.
Taco looks to move to half guard but instead Rager I has passed into mount! Damn!#SU2#
Rager I stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.#T4#
Taco wants to clinch up but Rager I keeps it at a distance.
Rager I drops Taco with a big left hand! Taco is injured, injured bad! Rager I jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roid Rager I! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Taco looks for a takedown but Allen sprawls well.
Allen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A low kick from Taco is predictable there #TD2#
and Allen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taco's guard.
Allen is standing up over Taco. Taco looks to escape but Allen dives into side control.
#REVR#
Taco seems a little lost for a moment, as Allen dominates the positioning.
Taco wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Allen cracks Taco with a big right hand but Taco just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#ROC2#Taco is rocked!
Allen working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Taco is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Allen 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.
Allen in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Taco looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Allen turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davey Allen! |
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