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Event:
KAMIKAZE 53: Saw
Date: Sep 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Tafari throws an off balance right hand
and Norman counters with a straight right hand.
Tafari takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Norman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tafari circles away quickly and effectively.
Tafari explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Tafari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Norman but Norman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tafari plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norman dodges the punch combination from Tafari.
#T1#
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt.
Tafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Tafari backs off Norman throws a huge counter combo but Tafari manages to avoid it all.
Tafari walks into a jab.
Norman blocks a head kick by Tafari.
Norman throws a lazy right hand but Tafari sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tafari quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Tafari thumps Norman with a low kick.
Norman defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tafari.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Tafari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tafari throws a head kick that Norman semi-blocks.
Tafari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Norman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tafari thinking. #T2#
Norman misses with a two punch combination.
Tafari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Tafari scores with a head kick.
Norman stuffs the takedown.
Norman works over Tafari's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tafari fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tafari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Norman pinned against the cage. Norman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Norman throws a jab when Tafari was well out of range.
Tafari throws a quick counter head kick but Norman was just out of range.#T3#
Tafari closes the distance and clinches up with Norman, looking for a takedown. Tafari pushes Norman against the cage but Norman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Norman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tafari avoids it really well and circles away.
Norman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Tafari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Norman!#ES2#
Norman sneaks out the side door and pushes Tafari away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#T4#
Tafari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norman throws a head kick but Tafari moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tafari.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tafari misses with a head kick.
Tafari blocks a head kick by Norman.
Tafari delivers a nice body kick.
Norman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tafari looks to land a combination but Norman avoids it well.
It seemed like Norman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ted Norman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tafari lands the left hand.
Norman throws a head kick but Tafari moves out of range.
Tafari with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tafari.
Norman closes the distance and clinches up with Tafari, looking for a takedown. Norman pushes Tafari against the cage but Tafari circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tafari throws a quick counter kick to the body but Norman avoids it.
Norman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tafari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Tafari changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Norman looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#T1#
Norman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tafari wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tafari trying to control the position but Norman is working away.
Norman stops Tafari from passing to mount. #SUB#
Tafari is trying to get an arm triangle but Norman is defending well.
Tafari is looking to take a break and control but Norman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tafari controlling the position from side mount.
Tafari tries to advance to mount but can't.
Ted Norman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tafari wants to control but Norman is keeping him busy.
Tafari gets to mount! Norman was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Tafari controlling his opponent.
Norman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Norman is trying to get back to his feet but Tafari has full control of the position and if anything, Norman has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Norman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tafari. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Norman staying busy and making it hard for Tafari to control.
Norman wants to control his opponent's hands but Tafari gets his hands free. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Tafari looking for the choke from the back.
Tafari softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Tafari has Norman flattened out and is raining down punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tafari controlling the positon.#SUB#
Tafari patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Tafari shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tafari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norman can do to turn this around?
Tafari stays in close to Norman's body and controls the position.
We've been hearing good reports from Tafari's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tafari trying to control the position from guard on top but Norman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari looking to sit in guard and control but Norman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Tafari is looking for a triangle but Norman pushes his legs off easily.
#T1#
Norman forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Norman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tafari gets back to full guard.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Norman preventing the sweep.
Tafari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Norman wants to stand and escape but instead Tafari has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Tafari trying to control but Norman is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Norman wants to hit a switch here but Tafari passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Norman there!
Tafari looking to control but Norman is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Tafari is looking to work his way around to Norman's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Tafari trying to control but Norman is having none of it. #T4#
Tafari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tafari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tafari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tafari 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
An intense looking Hector Tafari took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 46: Every Punch
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
McKenna shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tafari napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Tafari taking punishment in the form of punches.
McKenna taking a break here but Tafari is having none of it and regains half guard.
Tafari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
McKenna won't allow Tafari to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tafari looking for a guillotine here but McKenna defends easily.
McKenna not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Tafari working a defensive guard here.
McKenna stands and throws Tafari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
McKenna looks up at the clock and then as Tafari takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, McKenna smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
McKenna working the head and body with strikes.
McKenna cracks Tafari with a big elbow.
Check out the look on McKenna's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McKenna cracks Tafari with a big right hand but Tafari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
McKenna in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T2#
McKenna working the head with strikes.
McKenna lands a few punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna scoring with punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McKenna scores with punches from side control.
McKenna landing strikes.
McKenna happy to just control the position for now.
McKenna lands an elbow.
Tafari is trying to escape and get back to his feet.#T3#
McKenna controlling from side mount.
McKenna's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McKenna working the ground and pound.
Tafari is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked McKenna off and has taken his back!#SUB2#
Tafari working for a choke but McKenna is defending well. #SUB2#
Tafari working for the choke.
Our spies down at at Shinto Elite MMA Academy inform us that Tafari has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?#T4#
Tafari avoiding McKenna 's attempts to control his hands.
McKenna trying to get back to his feet but Tafari is in full control for now. #SUB2#
Tafari looking to break McKenna's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McKenna remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tafari will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Tafari throws out a loose jab but McKenna uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKenna throws a big counter combination but Tafari scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McKenna is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tafari sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD#
McKenna shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tafari manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
McKenna working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McKenna makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McKenna preventing the sweep.
McKenna has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tafari is trying to keep McKenna in close.
McKenna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna controlling from the top position.
McKenna lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
McKenna is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tafari is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McKenna is controlling him.
McKenna stands up over Tafari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McKenna is looking to pass into half guard but Tafari pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tafari is in guard.#REVB#
McKenna wants to get back to his feet but Tafari is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tafari wants to control from the top but McKenna keeps moving.
McKenna wants to stand but Tafari is controlling the position. #T2#
Tafari looking to sit in guard and control but McKenna gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
McKenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Robert McKenna overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McKenna scoring with punches to the head and body.
McKenna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tafari can do to turn this around?
McKenna is working Tafari over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
McKenna lands a couple of digs.
McKenna looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McKenna is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
McKenna advances to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tafari manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tafari keeping moving, preventing McKenna from controlling successfully.
McKenna distracts Tafari with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
McKenna connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
McKenna scoring with punches to the head and body.
McKenna scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McKenna connects with a couple of short punches.
McKenna landing some decent shots from guard.
McKenna with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McKenna works over Tafari with some ground and pound from guard.
McKenna is in close to Tafari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McKenna with a nice head shot there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna postures up and lands a big shot to Tafari's brow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McKenna working some strikes from top position.#ROC#
Tafari is rocked!
McKenna scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert McKenna dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
McKenna has Tafari up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
McKenna gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Tafari regains guard.
McKenna postures up.
McKenna lands a couple of digs.
Tafari has momentary wrist control but McKenna slips an elbow through the middle.
Tafari is still in real trouble! Can McKenna finish him?
McKenna cracks Tafari with a solid left hand.
McKenna lands a couple of digs.
McKenna keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tafari's head.
McKenna arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Tafari's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Robert McKenna!
Robert McKenna decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 30: Shinto
Date: Jun 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
Abueva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Abueva lands the left hand.
Tafari walks into a straight right hand from Abueva.
Abueva scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Abueva catches Tafari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt.
Abueva looks to land a combination but Tafari avoids it well.
Tafari takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tafari ducks right into an uppercut from Abueva.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tafari misses with a kick to the body.
Tafari shoots in for a double leg but Abueva sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Calvin Abueva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abueva scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abueva tests Tafari's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Tafari takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Abueva does it's job there.
Abueva lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Tafari head around and knocks him out cold! Abueva hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Calvin Abueva!
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 28: Shot
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Abueva looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Tafari!#SU2#
Abueva stands up. #TD2#
Tafari tries to sprawl but Abueva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Abueva tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Tafari.
Tafari wants to control but Abueva is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tafari lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Tafari controlling from the top position.
Abueva can't keep his opponent in guard - Tafari advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Abueva can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tafari looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tafari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tafari wants to free his trapped foot but Abueva is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Tafari is trying to control the action in half guard but Abueva is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tafari works his way into side control.
Abueva being controlled for a moment.
A control attempt from Abueva but he's now mounted!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tafari looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tafari's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Tafari fails to move to back control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Abueva is looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Calvin Abueva will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Tafari shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#TD2#
Abueva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tafari sprawls well initially but Abueva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tafari gets back to full guard.
Tafari tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tafari bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Abueva's guard. #REVR#
Tafari wants to pass the guard but Abueva is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tafari trying to control the position from guard on top but Abueva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Abueva can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tafari controls the pace.
Tafari trying to control but Abueva is working from the bottom.
Tafari seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tafari pushes down on Abueva's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tafari trying to control from half guard but Abueva is working away.
Tafari moves into full mount! Abueva won't be happy about that! #SUB#
Tafari looking to secure an arm triangle but Abueva defends it well. #T3#
Tafari tries to control but Abueva wriggling away.
Tafari controlling from mount.
Tafari wants to take Abueva's back here but Abueva is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Tafari takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tafari seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Abueva is holding on tight.
Tafari tries to control but Abueva wriggling away. #SUB#
Tafari is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Abueva to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Abueva shrugs it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abueva defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tafari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Tafari shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Abueva pinned against the cage. Abueva gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abueva with the counter takedown but Tafari avoids it easily.
Tafari shoots for a takedown but Abueva saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
#TD2#
Abueva shoots in and bounces Tafari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abueva would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1##SUB#
Tafari has his foot on Abueva's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Abueva works his way back into a safe position though.
Tafari seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tafari wants to sweep here but Abueva controlling him for the moment.
Tafari pulls Abueva in close to prevent any damage. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tafari trying to control the position.
Abueva wants to stand but Tafari is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Abueva darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T3#
Tafari moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tafari is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tafari wants to sweep but no luck.
Tafari is trying to keep Abueva in close.
Hector Tafari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tafari is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Abueva is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Abueva wants to stand but Tafari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Tafari is pulling down on Abueva's head to control his posture. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tafari enables Abueva to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tafari manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Tafari is trying to control. Abueva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calvin Abueva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Abueva has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Hector Tafari!
Hector Tafari made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 24: Big Day
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Tafari throws a head kick that misses.
Sixx tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tafari wants to clinch.
Sixx with the counter takedown but Tafari avoids it easily.
Tafari stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tafari wants it to stay on the feet.
Sixx tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tafari swivels and escapes.
Sixx shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tafari but Tafari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hector Tafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Sixx .
Sixx fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Tafari as Sixx shoots in.
Tafari appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Tafari shoots in and gets a takedown into Sixx 's guard.
Sixx thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sixx pulls Tafari in close to his closed guard and prevents Tafari from doing any damage or advancing position.#T1#
Tafari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tafari forces his way into half guard.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Sixx trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tafari with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sixx tries to hold on but Tafari pushes him away.
Tafari trying to control but Sixx is having none of it.
Sixx can't escape the position.
#T3#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sixx can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Tafari wants to finish this one by submission but Sixx is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tafari.
Sixx tries to improve his position but instead Tafari has taken his back!
What can Sixx do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Tafari not allowing Sixx to control his hands. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari trying to control momentarily.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tafari avoiding Sixx 's attempts to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Tafari is looking for a choke. Sixx gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Sixx manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Sixx shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Tafari counter with a right hand.
Sixx fails with the takedown.
Tafari lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sixx will feel that in the morning.
Tafari throws a head kick but Sixx moves out of range.
#TD#
Tafari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tafari is pushing down on Sixx 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sixx is fighting to maintain full guard but Tafari has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Tafari wants to take a breather but Sixx is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Sixx keeping hold of Tafari's head, controlling as best he can.
Tafari keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tafari is looking to advance position but Sixx won't allow it.
Sixx is refusing to be controlled, as Tafari sits in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD#
Tafari drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tafari sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sixx 's guard. #SUB#
Tafari is working for a submission of some sort.
Tafari sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Tafari is looking to take a break and control but Sixx is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tafari is taking a breather. Sixx says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB#
Tafari is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tafari is trying to control the action in half guard but Sixx is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Sixx shoots in but Tafari avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tafari looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD2#
Tafari tries to sprawl but Sixx drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tafari is looking to control Sixx 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tafari avoid being mounted?
Tafari wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sixx is looking to take a break and control but Tafari is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Tafari keeping hold of Sixx 's head, controlling as best he can.
Sixx is keen to just control but Tafari is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sixx takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Tafari feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#ES2#
Sixx pushes Tafari off and scrambles back to his feet.
Sixx keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
#T2##TD#
Tafari shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sixx is looking to control Tafari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sixx avoid being mounted?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Tafari is working for a submission of some sort.
Ryan Sixx has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Tafari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Tafari is looking for a kimura but Sixx is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tafari to get the leverage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Sixx keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sixx is looking for a sweep. Tafari is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sixx is controlling Tafari's trapped leg to prevent Tafari from advancing to side control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Tafari gets caught flat footed, as Sixx shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T4#
Tafari is trying to keep Sixx in close.
Sixx stopping the sweep attempt from Tafari.
Sixx looking to sit in guard and control but Tafari gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Tafari trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tafari is working hard here to advance position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Sixx comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tafari 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
Hector Tafari made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 22: Fight Club
Date: May 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Tafari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Black moves away.
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The fighters circling - Tafari throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Black looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tafari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Black is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Tafari tries to clinch up.
Tafari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Black throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Tafari.#CUT2#
It looks like Hector Tafari has been cut.
Tafari shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Tafari. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tafari closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tafari darts in looking for a takedown but Black gets double underhooks and turns Tafari into the cage.
Black lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tafari fails with a takedown attempt.
Black circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Tafari drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Black follows Tafari to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Woodrow Black!
Woodrow Black made sure to mention his sponsor, Rising Sun Supplements in his post fight interview.
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Event:
KAMIKAZE 18: Bad Guys
Date: May 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tafari closes the distance and clinches up with Polo, looking for a takedown. Tafari pushes Polo against the cage but Polo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tafari fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Polo avoids it really well and circles away.
Polo throws a body punch but Tafari moves out of range.
Polo blocks a head kick by Tafari.
Polo misses with a wild body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tafari or perhaps it was just good defense by Polo, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hector Tafari. 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.#CL2#
Polo clinches up against the cage.
Tafari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Polo wants a takedown but no success here.
#T1##TD2#
Polo pulls guard effortlessly.
Polo looking to control.
Polo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Polo wants to control from the top but Tafari keeps moving.
Tafari tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Polo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Tafari manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Polo has Tafari in his guard.#REVR#
Tafari is pushing down on Polo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Polo is fighting to maintain full guard but Tafari has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
Polo is looking to control Tafari's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Polo avoid being mounted?
Polo wants to improve his position but Tafari is controlling well.
Tafari works his foot free and advances to mount.
Polo tries to reverse the position but Tafari maintains control.#T3#
Tafari controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polo tries to reverse the position but Tafari maintains control.
Tafari blocks Polo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Polo is looking to get to half guard.
Tafari tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Polo wants to hold on but Tafari pushes him away.
Polo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tafari is pressing down on Polo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polo is holding on for now.
Polo is trying to stand back up but Tafari is controlling him
Tafari with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Polo tries to get to full guard but Tafari has control of the leg.
Tafari is pressing down on Polo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Polo is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Polo pushes Tafari off looking to stand but Tafari dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Hector Tafari will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tafari looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Polo throws a head kick that misses.
As Polo backs away, Tafari returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2#
Polo rushes Tafari and presses him up against the cage.
Polo jumps guard but Tafari stands there with Polo around his waist. Polo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Polo blocks a body shot from Tafari.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo tries to pull guard but Tafari holds him up against the cage and eventually Polo drops back down to his feet.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Tafari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hector Tafari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peja Polo.#T1#
Tafari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Polo up against the cage.
Tafari slows down the pace here.
Polo working hard to break the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Polo tries to break the clinch but Tafari is controlling the position.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Tafari has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Tafari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Polo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tafari tries to counter by clinching up but Polo breaks away and moves out of range.
Tafari misses with a takedown attempt
and Polo counters with a nice uppercut.
Tafari shoots and misses
letting Polo counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Polo closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Polo wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Polo prevents a body shot from Tafari.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Tafari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tafari slows down the pace here.
Tafari misses with a body punch.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tafari tries to land knees in the clinch but Polo avoids the damage to the body.
Polo fails to pull guard.
Polo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tafari seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Polo can turn it around.
Polo is trying to pull guard but Tafari turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tafari is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Polo is defending well for now.
Polo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tafari walks away with a smile on his face. Polo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD#
Tafari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Polo!
Polo tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tafari presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hector Tafari will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Tafari fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tafari.
Polo is trying to improve his position.
Tafari controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polo is trying to get back to half guard.
Polo is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Tafari is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T1#
Polo working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB#
Tafari with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Hector Tafari overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Polo is trying desperately to improve position.
Polo is trying to reverse the position but instead Tafari has taken his back - oops!#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Polo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Polo is trying to break free.
Polo trying to control but not successfully.
Polo tries to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tafari controlling the positon.
Tafari has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3#
You can see the frustration on Polo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Polo is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Polo tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tafari trying to control but Polo is having none of it.
Polo gets back to half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Polo manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tafari has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tafari passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Polo is not content to let Tafari control the position.
Peja Polo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hector Tafari is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tafari tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tafari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tafari, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
Post fight, an emotional Hector Tafari said 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2017 |
#R1##TD2#
Tafari decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tafari passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tafari can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Gutierrez is looking to escape.
Gutierrez working to try and regain half guard.
Gutierrez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tafari looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gutierrez is pressing down on Tafari's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gutierrez will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
#SU2#
Tafari decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gutierrez, up you get! #T1#
Tafari misses the shot to the body.
Tafari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Gutierrez.#TD2#
Tafari closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Tafari seems to be working for a kimura but Gutierrez defends the submission attempt.
Tafari is trying to control the action in half guard but Gutierrez is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tafari seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2#
Let's hope that Tafari has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Gutierrez wants to improve his position but Tafari is controlling well.
Tafari wants to pass the guard but Gutierrez is defending well.
Gutierrez tries to get to full guard but Tafari has control of the leg.
Tafari content to control rather than advance.
Tafari passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Gutierrez! #T3#
Tafari trying to control but Gutierrez is having none of it.
Gutierrez is looking to improve his position but Tafari isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
Tafari jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gutierrez manages to avoid the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Tafari wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gutierrez, who protects the arm well. #T4##SU2#
Tafari stands up.
Gutierrez doesn't manage to clinch there - Tafari circles away.
#TD2#
Tafari looking to score a takedown here. Gutierrez is defending well but Tafari drives through and ends up in Gutierrez's guard.
Tafari trying to control the position from guard on top but Gutierrez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gutierrez knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tafari on the ground.
Tafari showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Tafari throws a body kick that misses.
Tafari avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tafari shapes to counter with a head kick.
Tafari misses with a head kick.
Gutierrez tries to clinch but Tafari moves out of range.
Gutierrez shoots in for a double leg but Tafari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tafari keeps the fight on the outside.#TD2#
Tafari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tafari won't allow Gutierrez to sweep him here. #SU2#
Tafari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T1##TD2#
Tafari closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Gutierrez quickly recovers to half guard.#SU2#
Tafari postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gutierrez to stand up.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick from Tafari lands but Gutierrez takes it in his stride. #CUT2#
It looks like Mark Gutierrez has been cut.
Gutierrez blocks a head kick by Tafari.
Hector Tafari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Tafari looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tafari is breathing heavily.
Tafari looking to pass the guard.
Tafari wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #T2#
Tafari controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gutierrez trying to control the position.
Tafari is stalling in the full guard.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Tafari.
Tafari wants to control from the top but Gutierrez keeps moving. #T3#
Gutierrez thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gutierrez 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.#SUB2#
Tafari drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tafari jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SU2#
Tafari gets to his feet. Gutierrez looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Tafari closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tafari lands in his opponent's guard.
Gutierrez looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4##SU2#
Tafari stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Tafari throws a one two combo.
Tafari misses with a head kick.
Tafari tries a head kick but it misses.
Tafari throws a sloppy head kick and Gutierrez moves out of range easily.
Tafari stuffs the takedown attempt from Gutierrez. Gutierrez gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Gutierrez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gutierrez shoots for a takedown but Tafari saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tafari lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Tafari showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mark Gutierrez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Tafari gets a takedown into half guard.
Tafari trying to mount his opponent but Gutierrez defends it. #SU2#
Tafari stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Tafari looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Gutierrez!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Tafari is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Gutierrez has escaped the position, nice work there.
Tafari is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Tafari takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Gutierrez manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tafari's best efforts.
Gutierrez throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
#SUB2#
Tafari is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tafari trying to control the pace.
Tafari trying to pass the guard but Gutierrez defending well. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tafari stalling away here and it's allowed Gutierrez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gutierrez 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.
Gutierrez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tafari has passed into side control.
Gutierrez tries to bench press Tafari off him but Tafari keeps the position.
Tafari works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Gutierrez is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Tafari works to advance to full mount. Gutierrez defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #SU2#
Tafari is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Gutierrez closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tafari counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tafari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gutierrez went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Tafari has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tafari misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Tafari throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Gutierrez was covering up waiting for the punch and Tafari finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T4#
Gutierrez trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. #SU2#
Tafari gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Gutierrez shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tafari but Tafari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gutierrez avoids the head kick by Tafari.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tafari keeps Gutierrez at a distance using the push kick.
A head kick misses from Tafari.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hector Tafari comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tafari has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hector Tafari!
An intense looking Hector Tafari took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey Yo! Thanks to everyone fi being here. Mi fight wid a pure heart - mi ave no hate fi mi opponents. Mi wa fi tank Shinto Elite MMA gym fi taking mi inna an helping mi tek mi game to di next level. Peace out!'.
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