Epic: Taylor vs. Kartov PBP Commentary

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rafael Yetdarta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Outlandish - Guantanamo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Ben Rodriguez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Yetdarta
vs
Rodriguez

178 cm
25
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

187 cm
22
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rafael Yetdarta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yetdarta goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

Rodriguez is rocked!
Yetdarta is pawing at Rodriguez, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Rodriguez's nose. Rodriguez is badly hurt! Yetdarta pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Rodriguez tries desperately to hold on but Yetdarta is relentless in his assault! As Rodriguez receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Yetdarta away and this one is in the books!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rafael Yetdarta!

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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Quinto Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and AJ Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). AJ Hanson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Connor
vs
Hanson

170 cm
18
160 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

170 cm
25
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinto Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, AJ Hanson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanson wants to clinch

and Connor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Hanson's guard now.
Connor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hanson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hanson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hanson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

Hanson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Connor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Connor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Connor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hanson tries to improve position but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hanson throws a few rabbit punches from the bottom. Connor was waiting for it though - now Hanson's arm is in the perfect position for an arm triangle - he's tightening it up and Hanson is forced to tap out before he takes a nap! Very clever counter grappling there from Connor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Quinto Connor!

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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herschel Walker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Herschel Walker will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Jackson
vs
Walker

185 cm
25
221 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

185 cm
22
218 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinton Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Herschel Walker!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jackson swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Jackson gets a clinch.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.

Jackson moves into range and clinches up with Walker.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.

It looks like Quinton Jackson has been cut.
Walker using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jackson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Walker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Walker won't allow it.
Jackson just leaning against Walker, taking a breather.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Walker lands a left hand.
Jackson stalling the fight.
Jackson tries to circle away but Walker has him pinned against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
Jackson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Walker crunches a lovely knee into Jackson's ribcage.
Walker misses with the head strike.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Walker's elbow.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Quinton Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Walker has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Jackson tries to break free but Walker pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Walker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson taking a breather.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Walker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Walker has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson can't break the clinch.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Walker.
Walker working Jackson over with knees to the body.
Walker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker lands a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by Walker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Walker lands a nice uppercut.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
Walker working Jackson over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Walker landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Walker lands an elbow that stopped Jackson in his tracks for a moment.
Walker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker landing knees to the body.
A short right from Walker on the inside.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
Walker lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
A nice left hand lands by Walker.
Walker blocks an uppercut.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Walker landing knees to the head.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Walker struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walker.
Walker scores with a hook to the body.
Walker lands an elbow inside that Jackson shrugs off.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Walker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Walker scores with a knee to the head.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Walker.
Walker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Walker using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Walker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Walker lands a nice elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Walker utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Walker landing knees to the body.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Jackson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Walker scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Knees to the body from Walker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Walker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Walker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jackson or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Walker.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker connects with a knee to the head.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Knees to the body from Walker.
Walker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jackson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Walker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Walker lands with a light punch inside.
Walker connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jackson's face.
Walker lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Walker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Walker can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Walker lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Walker obliges.
Walker landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Walker unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jackson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Walker lands an elbow just above Jackson 's eye.
Walker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Walker lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

Quinton Jackson's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walker landing knees to the head.
Walker lands with a short shot to the head.
Walker gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herschel Walker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Walker wants to clinch.

Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Walker scores a nice knee to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Walker.

Jackson has clasped his hands together around Walker's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Walker wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!

Jackson stands up.
Walker wants to clinch.
Herschel Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Jackson swats away the attempt to clinch by Walker.
Walker tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.

Jackson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Jackson showed some decent athleticism there.
Walker is trying to stand up here but Jackson is controlling him well.

Jackson decides to stand up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walker wants to clinch up but Jackson keeps it at a distance.
Walker moves to clinch but Jackson breaks away

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Walker tries to kick Jackson off but Jackson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Jackson with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Walker is trying to stand back up but Jackson is controlling him
Walker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

Jackson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Walker doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Jackson.
Jackson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walker is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Jackson there.
Walker looks like he's trying to stand up.

Jackson stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.

Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Jackson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jackson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Walker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Walker tries to close the distance and clinch but Jackson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Walker closes the distance but Jackson moves to the side

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jackson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Jackson stops Walker from getting back to his feet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jackson in particular looking to stall.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Quinton Jackson.
Walker tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown. Walker fights it but they end up in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson content to stall in guard here.
Jackson won't allow Walker to get back to his feet.

Jackson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Walker is looking to clinch.
Walker tries to clinch up

and Jackson counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Walker!

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Walker is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Jackson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jackson with the ground and pound from mount.
Jackson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jackson working the ground and pound effectively.
Jackson controlling his opponent.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Walker is trying to stand up.
Jackson lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Jackson controlling the position easily from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.

Jackson working for a guillotine from mount but Walker is in no mood to give up.
Walker really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Quinton Jackson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quinton Jackson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Walker tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Jackson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Walker's guard.
Jackson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Walker wants to get back to his feet but Jackson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Quinton Jackson wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Walker checks a low kick from Jackson.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Jackson shoots in and bounces Walker off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Jackson gets to his feet - Walker follows without any prompting.
Walker looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a left and a right that stings Walker.
Walker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Quinton Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt

and Jackson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jackson.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Walker is controlling him.

Jackson has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Walker clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Jackson is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Walker knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Walker for a finish.
Walker wants to get back to his feet.

Walker is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Walker is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
What can Walker do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!

Jackson working for a choke but Walker is defending well.
Jackson lands strikes to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson controlling from the back.

Walker is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Jackson manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Walker is in trouble and he's forced to tap!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinton Jackson!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Hanbury Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Larsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brian Larsson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Hanbury Brown
vs
Larsson

190 cm
20
249 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

205 cm
20
250 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good in bed

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jefferson Hanbury Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Larsson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Larsson lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Larsson.

It looks like Jefferson Hanbury Brown has been cut.
Hanbury Brown swings for the body but Larsson moves out of range.
Jefferson Hanbury Brown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larsson cracks Hanbury Brown's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Hanbury Brown slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Larsson can do further damage! This one is done, son!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Larsson!

C
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C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren Barrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wallace has chosen Throw it Back as his entrance music. Shawn Wallace has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Darren Barrow's chin.

Barrow
vs
Wallace

188 cm
20
211 lbs
1 - 3 - 0

192 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Intelligent

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Darren Barrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shawn Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Barrow shoots for a double leg takedown but Wallace sprawls well. He's pushed Barrow's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallace connects with a nice looking jab.
Barrow looks for a takedown but Wallace sprawls well.
Wallace scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Barrow is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Barrow tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Wallace manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrow has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Barrow is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wallace doesn't manage to clinch there - Barrow circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace lands with a shot to the body.

Wallace has managed to clinch.
Wallace tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Barrow avoids it.
Wallace is stalling here.
Barrow goes for a takedown attempt but Wallace pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.

Wallace closes the distance and clinches.

Wallace breaks the clinch.
Barrow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Darren Barrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrow takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wallace connects with the punch.
Some wild striking there from Wallace.

Wallace closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wallace lands in his opponent's guard.
Wallace with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wallace passes Barrow's right leg, so he's now in half guard.

Wallace wants to work for an arm triangle but Barrow is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Barrow.

Wallace is working for a submission of some sort.

Wallace seems to be working for a kimura but Barrow defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Wallace is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wallace wants to take a breather but Barrow is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Wallace is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Barrow has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barrow tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wallace passes the guard and advances to mount!
Barrow wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Barrow turns into Wallace and is now in his guard.
Wallace 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.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working a defensive guard here.

Barrow gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting.
Wallace throws a right and a left that both miss.
Wallace tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Barrow manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wallace stuffs the takedown.
Barrow shoots in for a takedown but Wallace shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Wallace manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Barrow on his heels. He'll look to pass Barrow's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barrow working a defensive guard but Wallace manages to pass into side control anyway.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working the ground and pound from side control.

Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but Barrow is defending well.
Barrow can't do much from the bottom here.
Barrow is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Barrow tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Wallace presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Barrow is just holding on here. Wallace manages to take his back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.

Wallace patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Wallace struggling to keep hold of the position.

Wallace is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Barrow is defending well though. Wallace let's go of the attempt for now.
Barrow just trying to survive but Wallace is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Wallace working for the choke.

Wallace has got his arm under Barrow's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Barrow has spun round into Wallace's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Shawn Wallace dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Barrow fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wallace looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Barrow shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wallace but Wallace pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Barrow fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Wallace avoids it really well and circles away.

Wallace closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barrow tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Barrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace has Barrow pressed against the cage, preventing Barrow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Barrow fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Come on Wallace - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Wallace looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wallace is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Barrow managing to block the knees to the body from Wallace.
Wallace can't break the clinch.
Barrow scores with a shoulder strike.
Wallace tries to pull guard but Barrow holds him up against the cage and eventually Wallace drops back down to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wallace pulls Barrow into guard.
Barrow trying to control but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Shawn Wallace has got the better of the ground game so far.

Barrow stands up from Wallace's guard - Barrow perhaps looking for a knockout.
Wallace throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Wallace bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Wallace tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Wallace has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace working away.
Barrow prevents Wallace from improving position.
Barrow is looking for a sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Wallace's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Wallace lands a few punches from side control.

Wallace goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Barrow has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wallace but great work by Barrow.
Barrow trying to control the action but Wallace is working from the bottom.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Wallace is trying to work for a sweep but Barrow has mounted him!

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Wallace is squirming around, avoiding Barrow's attempts to control the action.
Wallace tries to hold on but Barrow pushes him away.
Wallace can't escape the position.
Wallace is trying to reverse the position but instead Barrow has taken his back - oops!
Barrow lands with a hammerfist to the side of Wallace's head.
Barrow keeps control of the position as Wallace tries to break free.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Wallace wants to get back to his feet. He's half way up but Barrow drags him back down with a jolt, managing to get his forearm deep under Wallace 's chin! Wallace is in real trouble! His face is turning bright red and he's forced to tap! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darren Barrow!

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A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
39%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lance Stargrove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rico Maglayon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Stargrove
vs
Maglayon

180 cm
19
160 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

180 cm
18
135 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lance Stargrove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rico Maglayon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maglayon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Stargrove swivels and escapes.
Maglayon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

Maglayon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stargrove manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Maglayon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maglayon trying to control but Stargrove is working from the bottom.

Maglayon has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stargrove to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Maglayon is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stargrove pulls down on the head and he's put Maglayon to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lance Stargrove!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
44%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rick Rich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Ribiero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paul Ribiero will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Rich
vs
Ribiero

177 cm
18
180 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

178 cm
18
147 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Tends to cut

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rick Rich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Ribiero!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ribiero rushes Rich and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ribiero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rich working hard to break the clinch.

Rich has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ribiero clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Ribiero trying to control but not successfully.
Ribiero is trying to stand back up.
Ribiero tries to escape the position.
Ribiero trying to get back to his feet but Rich is in full control for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Rich looking for the choke from the back.
Ribiero is taking damage to the body and head.

It looks like Paul Ribiero has been cut.
Rich controlling from the back.
Ribiero is trying to get back to his feet but Rich has full control of the position and if anything, Ribiero has just worked his way into a worse spot.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Rich controlling the positon.
Rich has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

Ribiero defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Rich's arms.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
What can Ribiero do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Rich keeps control of the position as Ribiero tries to break free.

Rich patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Ribiero is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ribiero trying to control but not successfully.
Ribiero has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ribiero is trying to defend against the choke here but Rich has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Rich Tightens the hold and Ribiero taps out furiously! Rich displays superior BJJ to win the fight.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Rick Rich!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
36%

Co-main event

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Ferrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Sasquatch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Ferrell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Ferrell
vs
Sasquatch

189 cm
22
218 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Will Ferrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Sasquatch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sasquatch shoots for a takedown but Ferrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ferrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Sasquatch circles away quickly and effectively.
Sasquatch swinging wildly here.

Ferrell drives through with a takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ferrell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ferrell wants to pass the guard but Sasquatch is keeping the position.
Ferrell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sasquatch keeping moving, preventing Ferrell from controlling successfully.
Ferrell is really struggling to control Sasquatch but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Ferrell postures up and lands a big shot to Sasquatch's brow.
Ferrell has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ferrell wanted to stand there but Sasquatch had control of the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sasquatch has wrist control.
Ferrell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ferrell lands a couple of elbows.

Sasquatch pushes Ferrell off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sasquatch looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ferrell blocks a head kick by Sasquatch.

Ferrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Ferrell controls the position.
Ferrell scores with a couple of short elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell working the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ferrell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sasquatch knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

Sasquatch explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Sasquatch looks gassed!
Sasquatch misses with a head kick.
Sasquatch stuffs the takedown.

Sasquatch gets tackled into the cage by Ferrell. Ferrell maintains the clinch.

Ferrell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ferrell fails with a takedown attempt from distance.

Sasquatch closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ferrell's guard.
Sasquatch wanted to stand there but Ferrell had control of the position.
Ferrell is pulling down on Sasquatch's head. It's preventing any offense from Sasquatch, at least for the moment.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell wants to sweep here but Sasquatch controlling him for the moment.
Sasquatch controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

Sasquatch stands up and waves to Ferrell to follow him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Ferrell closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sasquatch quickly recovers to half guard.
Ferrell performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sasquatch wants to improve his position but Ferrell is controlling well.
Ferrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sasquatch keeps working.

Ferrell is looking for a kimura here.

Ferrell is working for a submission of some sort.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Sasquatch pushes Ferrell off and gets back to his feet.

Ferrell feints and as Sasquatch raises his hands in defense, Ferrell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferrell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Ferrell stands up from Sasquatch's guard - Ferrell perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice takedown defense from Sasquatch. No joy for Ferrell on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Will Ferrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch shoots for a takedown but Ferrell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Sasquatch fails with a takedown attempt.
Sasquatch defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ferrell.
Some wild striking there from Ferrell.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sasquatch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sasquatch throws a head kick that misses.

Sasquatch gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ferrell to score an easy takedown into full guard.

Sasquatch kicks Ferrell off and gets to his feet.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.

Ferrell instigates a clinch.

Ferrell has Sasquatch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ferrell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Sasquatch tumbling to the mat - Ferrell dives into Sasquatch's guard.
Sasquatch 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.
Ferrell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Ferrell gets to his feet - Sasquatch follows without any prompting.
Sasquatch blocks a head kick by Ferrell.

Sasquatch gets caught napping as Ferrell dives in and scores a takedown. Sasquatch manages to retain guard.

Sasquatch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Ferrell stands up and waves to Sasquatch to follow him.
Sasquatch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sasquatch stuffs the takedown attempt from Ferrell. Ferrell gets slowly back to his feet.
Good leg kick by Sasquatch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

Ferrell moves into the clinch.
Sasquatch misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ferrell.
Ferrell wants a takedown but no success here.
Sasquatch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ferrell is trying to drag Sasquatch to the mat but Sasquatch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sasquatch has had enough of the clinch but Ferrell keeps him there for the moment.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Sasquatch is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ferrell tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sasquatch just stands there and leans against the cage.

Ferrell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Sasquatch is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Ferrell landing with the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Ferrell decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Will Ferrell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ferrell circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ferrell tries to clinch up but Sasquatch circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferrell shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sasquatch as he jumps to the side.

Ferrell looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Ferrell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Sasquatch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ferrell has managed to get both his arms back between Sasquatch's legs - danger averted.
Ferrell throwing strikes from guard but Sasquatch blocks nicely.

Sasquatch working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ferrell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ferrell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ferrell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrell thows a big elbow that misses.
Ferrell preventing the sweep.
Ferrell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Ferrell gets to his feet - Sasquatch follows without any prompting.
Will Ferrell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick from Sasquatch lands but Ferrell takes it in his stride.

Ferrell closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sasquatch takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

Ferrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Sasquatch is defending well.
Ferrell lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell working the head with strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sasquatch to see if he's OK.
Sasquatch is not content to let Ferrell control the position.
Will Ferrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ferrell advances to full mount.
Sasquatch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferrell has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Sasquatch's face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee warns Sasquatch that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Ferrell has control of Sasquatch's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sasquatch regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Ferrell trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Ferrell content just to control the position here.
Ferrell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sasquatch?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Sasquatch in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ferrell sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sasquatch really wants to buck Ferrell off and get back to his feet.
A nice elbow there by Ferrell.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Ferrell scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sasquatch?
Ferrell fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Ferrell controlling the pace for now.
Ferrell is landing with some decent strikes but Sasquatch is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ferrell working the ground and pound effectively.
Ferrell dominating with strikes here.
Ferrell in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.

Sasquatch is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrell postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Sasquatch in real trouble here! The ref calls for Sasquatch to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Will Ferrell!

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
55%

Main event

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Thomaz Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sorgi Kartov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's entrance music is Taylor Gang. A fine choice. Kartov has chosen Coal Chamber - Loco as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!

Taylor
vs
Kartov

170 cm
23
144 lbs
7 - 3 - 0

172 cm
27
157 lbs
9 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
Good gas tank

Adam's NORTHERN WILD $10 Sale
Adam's NORTHERN WILD $10 Sale

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thomaz Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sorgi Kartov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kartov throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Kartov misses with a low kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kartov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Kartov lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Kartov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The fighters circling - Kartov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kartov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kartov swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a kick to the midsection.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kartov takes a step back to recover.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Kartov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Kartov takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Kartov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov throws a solid leg kick but Taylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kartov.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Kartov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor wants to land a leg kick but Kartov is out of range.
Kartov misses with a double jab.
A low kick from Kartov misses
and Taylor counters with an outside leg kick.
Kartov misses with a leg kick.
Kartov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kartov.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Kartov throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor thumps Kartov with a low kick.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kartov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kartov works Taylor's body with a nice hook.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kartov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kartov looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Kartov throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Kartov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kartov looks gassed!
Kartov misses with a hook.
An inside leg kick from Kartov misses.
Sorgi Kartov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Kartov moves out of range as Taylor throws a body kick.
Taylor throws a nice outside leg kick.
Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kartov throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Kartov misses.
Taylor swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kartov.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Taylor.
Kartov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor.
Kartov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Taylor thumps Kartov with a low kick.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kartov throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Kartov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taylor. That one must have hurt.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A good leg kick by Taylor.
Taylor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kartov throws a chopping leg kick but Taylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kartov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Taylor is out of range and Kartov settles back down.
Taylor does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kartov checks a leg kick nicely.
Kartov avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Jab by Taylor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kartov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a push kick but Kartov slaps the foot to one side.
Kartov cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kartov.

Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kartov blocks an uppercut.
Kartov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a body shot but Kartov blocks it.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Kartov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Taylor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kartov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kartov lands a shoulder strike.
Kartov is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Kartov fails to land.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Kartov.
Kartov avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor tries a body shot but Kartov blocks it.
Kartov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor digs a right hand into Kartov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kartov's gas tank.

That's six minutes gone in the round.

Taylor breaks from the clinch.
That kick from Kartov tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Kartov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Kartov misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kartov is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kartov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kartov connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Kartov misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Taylor is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Kartov misses the target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kartov.
Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kartov swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Kartov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kartov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Taylor. That one must have hurt.
Taylor throws a leg kick which misses Kartov's front leg but catches the back leg as Kartov tries to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Kartov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taylor.
Kartov on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kartov.
Taylor chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kartov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor throws a wild body kick that Kartov sees coming a mile off.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Kartov moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taylor.
Kartov feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor looks for the body kick but Kartov saw that one coming.
Kartov throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
Kartov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Kartov throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kartov misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kartov will feel that in the morning.
Kartov moves out of range as Taylor throws a body kick.
Kartov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.
A low kick from Kartov misses

and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kartov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kartov fails to land.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kartov throws a leg kick that misses.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kartov moves away.
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kartov if he has to take too many more of those.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kartov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Kartov looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kartov. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taylor. Kartov shrugs it off though.
That kick from Kartov tenderised Taylor's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kartov throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kartov walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Kartov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kartov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomaz Taylor 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.

Kartov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kartov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kartov takes a step back to recover.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Kartov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kartov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A thudding body kick lands there by Taylor!
Kartov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kartov lands with a cross.
Kartov tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor fakes the leg kick and cracks Kartov in the body.
Kartov is breathing heavily.
Kartov blocks a leg kick.
Kartov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kartov moves out of range as Taylor throws a body kick.
Kartov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.

Taylor rushes Kartov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor keeps control of Kartov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kartov tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Kartov back against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Kartov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Kartov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor prevents Kartov from breaking the clinch.
A short left from Taylor.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Taylor gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Kartov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Kartov is trying to break free.

Kartov manages to break the clinch.
Taylor is looking to chop away at Kartov's legs.
Taylor thumps Kartov with a low kick.
Kartov keeps the fight on the outside.
Kartov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a low kick as Kartov jumps back.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kartov.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kartov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.

Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kartov tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Kartov avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Kartov tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Kartov back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Kartov struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Taylor misses with an elbow over the top.
Kartov throws a head punch that misses.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes Kartov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Kartov's head.
Taylor just leaning against Kartov, taking a breather.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kartov backwards.
Kartov blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Kartov throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor tries to work over Kartov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kartov blocks a body shot from Taylor.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kartov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kartov throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body.
Kartov tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Kartov prevents a body shot from Taylor.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kartov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kartov up against the cage.
Kartov prevents a body shot from Taylor.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Kartov.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kartov controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kartov lands a body shot.
Taylor content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kartov prevents a body shot from Taylor.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kartov's elbow.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Thomaz Taylor dominated that second round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Kartov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kartov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Kartov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taylor goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
An inside leg kick from Kartov misses.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
Kartov moves out of range of the body kick from Taylor.
Thomaz Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Kartov.
Taylor throws a front kick that sends Kartov stumbling back into the cage.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Taylor.
Kartov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Kartov throws a leg kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor scores with the left hand. Kartov knows he should have avoided that one.
Kartov misses with a low kick.
Kartov misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kartov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor looks for the body kick but Kartov saw that one coming.
Kartov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kartov throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kartov throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a solid body kick.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick.

Taylor forces Kartov back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kartov controls the action.
Kartov pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kartov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Kartov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kartov backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor pushes Kartov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor slips under a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Taylor.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. Kartov looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Kartov circles away.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kartov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kartov throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Stalling in the clinch from Kartov.
A shot in the inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Taylor.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Kartov avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor slows down the pace here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor tries a body shot but Kartov blocks it.
Kartov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Kartov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.

That's five minutes gone in the round.

Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kartov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Kartov saw it coming and moves away.
Kartov throws a shot to the body.
A big left from Kartov misses.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kartov.
Kartov thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Kartov.
Kartov misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kartov.
Taylor tries a low kick but Kartov avoids it.
Kartov moves out of range of the body kick.
Kartov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Kartov's ribs.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Danga de danga de dang - Kartov scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Kartov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A chopping leg kick lands by Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kartov takes a step back to recover.
Kartov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kartov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kartov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Kartov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Kartov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kartov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kartov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.

Kartov gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kartov prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kartov can do to turn this around?
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Taylor.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kartov controls the action.
Kartov tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Kartov back against the cage.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Kartov backwards.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kartov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thomaz Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kartov stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Kartov being controlled against the cage.
Kartov swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thomaz Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Sorgi Kartov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Kartov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Thomaz Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomaz Taylor!