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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua throws a poor cross that misses
#TD#
and Huhrera decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Tautua's guard.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Tautua is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tautua looking for a guillotine here but Huhrera defends easily.
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully.
Tautua keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom. #T1#
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Tautua is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Huhrera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tautua swats him away and circles back towards the center. #TD#
Huhrera shoots in and gets a takedown into Tautua's guard.
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Tautua is retaining full guard.
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Huhrera from controlling successfully. #T2##SUB2#
Tautua throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Huhrera escapes and throws Tautua's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Huhrera trying to control the action but Tautua is working from the bottom.
Tautua tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Tautua gets back to half guard.
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Tautua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tautua doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Huhrera .
Huhrera wants to take a breather but Tautua is having none of it. #SUB#
Huhrera is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Huhrera is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Tautua can't keep his opponent in guard - Huhrera advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tautua manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tautua manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huhrera manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Huhrera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Huhrera '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.#SUB#
Huhrera looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2##TD2#
Huhrera gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tautua to score an easy takedown into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Huhrera is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Huhrera pushing down on Tautua's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Huhrera tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tautua knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Huhrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
Huhrera perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tautua.
Huhrera advances position into side control!
Huhrera in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T1#
Tautua is not content to let Huhrera control the position.
Tautua is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Huhrera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tautua down.
Huhrera connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Tautua some visible discomfort.
Tautua tries to buck Huhrera off but Huhrera is having none of it.
Huhrera lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Tautua down.
#T2#
Huhrera is looking to take a break and control but Tautua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Huhrera happy to just control the position for now.
Julio Valeron Huhrera overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Huhrera controls the position.
Tautua gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Huhrera in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Huhrera wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tautua keeps working.
Huhrera tries to pass to full mount but Tautua defends it.
Tautua is staying active underneath Huhrera , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Huhrera lands strikes from half guard.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Tautua is working away.
Still in half guard, Huhrera seems content to control.#SUB2#
Tautua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Huhrera is trying to control the action in half guard but Tautua is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Huhrera is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Tautua!
Huhrera seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tautua is holding on tight.
Huhrera trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Huhrera punishing his opponent with strikes.
Huhrera manages to capitalize on a mistake by Tautua to take his back!#SUB#
Huhrera has got his arm under Tautua's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Tautua has spun round into Huhrera 's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Huhrera has Tautua pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Julio Valeron Huhrera dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Huhrera bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Huhrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tautua.#TD#
Huhrera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tautua did well to prevent Huhrera getting side control.
Tautua is trying to maintain the position but Huhrera is very close to passing his half guard.
Huhrera trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Tautua looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera trying to control from Tautua's half guard. Tautua has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Huhrera forces his way into half guard.#T1##SUB#
Huhrera 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.
#SUB#
Huhrera seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Huhrera is looking to pass to full mount but he's left his head exposed in the process. Tautua has locked up a guillotine and regained full guard. He's really cranking on it - this could be the end! Is it? Is it? No... YES! YES! He's tapped! I didn't think he was going to get it there for a minute but he did! Well done Tautua! He waited for his chance and took it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
CMMA 171 Dinapoli v O'Neill 2
Date: Oct 16, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Tautua misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tautua has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Clemens slips a straight right by Tautua.#TD2#
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Clemens's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tautua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Clemens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.
Tautua wants to control from the top but Clemens keeps moving.
Tautua advances to half guard. #T1#
Clemens tries to roll over but Tautua keeps him under control.
Tautua trying to control from half guard but Clemens is working away.
Tautua is looking to stall here but Clemens recovers full guard.
Tautua won't allow Clemens to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tautua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tautua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tautua forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tautua 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.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Clemens makes his way to full guard, as Tautua worked for a kimura.
Tautua tries to free his leg and advance position but Clemens is retaining full guard. #T3#
Tautua slips nicely into half guard.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Clemens wants to control but Tautua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tautua is controlling the pace.
Tautua tries to pass to full mount but Clemens defends it. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Clemens is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Clemens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tautua is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Tautua trying to work for an americana but Clemens has managed to regain full guard.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Clemens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Clemens is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Tautua connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clemens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clemens wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua misses with a looping right.
Clemens lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tautua at a distance.
Tautua has his takedown stuffed
letting Clemens counter with a right hand.
Clemens swinging wildly here.
A shot to the liver by Tautua. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice combination there by Clemens.
Tautua misses with a hook.
Tautua tries to score a power double leg takedown but Clemens sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tautua somewhat.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.#T1#
Tautua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tautua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Clemens.
Nice defenses there by Clemens.
Clemens throws a nice outside leg kick.
Clemens throws a series of strikes that have Tautua backpedaling.
Clemens connects with a leg kick.
Tautua looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Clemens is fending him off so far but Tautua persists. Nope, Clemens circles away and we're back to standing.
Clemens steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tautua.
Clemens misses with a wild combination.
Samuel Clemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clemens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tautua on the side of the head.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left lands for Clemens.
Clemens cracks Tautua with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Clemens's shoulder, as Clemens tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Clemens finds it's way through Tautua's defenses.
Clemens throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Tautua counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tautua.
Tautua looking to pass the guard.
Clemens can't keep his opponent in guard - Tautua advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Clemens wants to get back to full guard.
Clemens on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clemens tries to get out of the position.
Tautua is trying to control the action in half guard but Clemens is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Clemens won't allow Tautua to pass to mount. #SUB2#
Tautua wants to work for an arm triangle but Clemens is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Clemens is controlling Tautua's position as best he can from this difficult position.#SUB2#
Tautua is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Tautua is working for a submission of some sort.
Tautua is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tautua looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tautua drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tautua jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Clemens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clemens pulls Tautua in close to prevent any damage.
Clemens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tautua on the ground.
Clemens keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Clemens 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#
Tautua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Clemens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Clemens doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Clemens sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Clemens.
A shot to the liver by Clemens. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Clemens coming out on top.
Clemens takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tautua jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Clemens is looking to clinch.
Clemens fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tautua with a poor takedown
and Clemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Samuel Clemens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clemens looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Clemens connects with an inside leg kick.
Clemens throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#T1#
Clemens stuffs the takedown attempt from Tautua. Tautua gets slowly back to his feet.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Clemens connects with a jab.
A left lands for Clemens.
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Clemens checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Clemens lands a head shot.
Tautua on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Clemens. Clemens obviously looking to wear him down.
Tautua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Clemens stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Clemens wants it to stay on the feet.
Clemens fakes the leg kick and cracks Tautua in the body. #CL#
Clemens has closed the distance and engaged Tautua in a clinch.
Clemens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T2#
A nice left hand lands by Clemens.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clemens lands a left hand.
#ROC#Tautua is rocked!
Clemens stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tautua is still on wobbly legs! Can Clemens finish him?
A body shot lands from Clemens.
A left hand lands to the body for Clemens.
Tautua seems to have recovered his senses.
Clemens misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Clemens.
Clemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
A short left from Clemens.
Clemens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Clemens creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tautua with a big uppercut! Tautua tries to clinch up but Clemens pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tautua to the mat! Tautua covers up and Clemens unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Samuel Clemens! |
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Event:
CMMA 158 Warrior v McWrestler
Date: Sep 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#CL2#
Burnmegamedov clinches.
Tautua has a couple of punches blocked by Burnmegamedov.
#BC2#
Burnmegamedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Burnmegamedov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Tautua did well to prevent Burnmegamedov getting side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Tautua is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Burnmegamedov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Burnmegamedov looks to land a strike but Tautua avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#SUB#
Burnmegamedov has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tautua to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Burnmegamedov is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tautua pulls down on the head and he's put Burnmegamedov to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Moana Tautua!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moana Tautua waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
Babeep Burnmegamedov was interviewed post fight and said 'Я старался изо всех сил, но не смог вернуться лучше, чем когда-либо.'. |
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Event:
CMMA 149 Wright v Owens
Date: Aug 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua with a lazy takedown attempt
and Okafor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Tautua has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Okafor sprawls well.
Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tautua will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua moves out of range as Okafor throws a body kick.
Tautua half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Okafor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tautua shoots and misses
and Tautua takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Okafor tests Tautua's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tautua doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Okafor counters with a crisp right that sends Tautua to the canvas! Okafor follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor!
In his post fight interview, Sunshine Okafor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CMMA XS4 Olsen v Svyatogor
Date: Aug 08, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Tautua ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vernon jabs Tautua to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vernon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vernon wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tautua.
A cross from Vernon lands.
No luck for Tautua with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vernon but Vernon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
An inside leg kick lands from Vernon. #T1#
Tautua fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vernon checks it well.
Vernon lands with an uppercut that bounces Tautua off the cage and back into range.
Tautua lands with a hook. Vernon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vernon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon lands with a hook. Tautua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Vernon lands a nice shot that snaps Tautua's head back.
Vernon misses with an uppercut.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Vernon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Vernon swinging wildly here.
Tautua fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vernon avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
Vernon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vernon avoids the body shot from Tautua.
#TD#
Tautua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vernon has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tautua thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vernon struggling a bit here.
Vernon might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tautua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tautua tries to move to mount but Vernon blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Vernon tries to improve position but can't.
Tautua is trying to move to mount but Vernon reverses beautifully and ends up in Tautua's guard. #SUB#
Tautua is looking for a triangle but Vernon pushes his legs off easily.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Vernon from controlling successfully. #T4#
Vernon is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Vernon postures up.
Vernon content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Vernon is stalling in the full guard.
Vernon trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Isaac Vernon dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tautua fails to land the takedown.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vernon's waist but Vernon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Tautua throws a looping overhand right but Vernon ducks down to avoid it.
Vernon cracks a nice hook into Tautua's ribs.#TD#
Tautua scores with a takedown into Vernon's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tautua'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.#SUB2#
Vernon is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Tautua frees his head nicely. Oh but Vernon has switched to an armbar! Tautua is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Isaac Vernon!
An out of breath Isaac Vernon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
CMMA 133 Zhao v Tautua
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhao moves away.
Zhao bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tautua's head backwards.
Zhao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tautua.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Tautua ducks down to avoid it.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Zhao. No joy for Tautua on that attempt.
Zhao jabs at Tautua's body.
Zhao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Tautua. That did some damage!
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Zhao lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhao jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhao bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tautua moves forwards but Zhao connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Zhao's guard.
Tautua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Zhao seems keen to control Tautua's posture.#SUB2#
Tautua is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhao is adopting a defensive guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhao controlling Tautua's posture. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhao catches Tautua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zhao slips a jab from Tautua.
Zhao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tautua. Tautua circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Tautua 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.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Zhao.
Zhao is pulling down on Tautua's head to control his posture.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zhao is keeping the position for now.
Tautua trying to control but Zhao is working from the bottom. #T3#
Tautua slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Tautua is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhao is defending well. #SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to improve position but can't.
Zhao struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4##SUB2#
Tautua swings around for an armbar but Zhao sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tautua's guard.
Zhao controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zhao continues to stall.
Zhao tries to free his leg and advance position but Tautua is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao 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.#R2#
Zhao cracks Tautua with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Tautua misses.
Zhao jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhao connects with a crisp jab.
Zhao digs a good hook to Tautua's body.
Tautua darts in looking for a takedown but Zhao gets double underhooks and turns Tautua into the cage.
Tautua loads up on a big right hand but Zhao slips the punch.
Jian Zhao is winning the standup battle so far.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhao swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tautua takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tautua shoots in looking for a takedown. Zhao tries to sprawl out of it but Tautua keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zhao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
It looks like Zhao has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zhao defends it nicely.
Zhao throws a quick counter kick to the body but Tautua avoids it.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.#T1#
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zhao.
Tautua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua shoots and misses
and Zhao counters with an outside leg kick.
Tautua has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhao.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Zhao lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tautua takes a step back to recover.
Tautua throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhao counters with a good, hard body kick but Tautua shrugs it off.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zhao scores with a decent looking hook.
Tautua shoots for a double leg takedown but Zhao sprawls well. He's pushed Tautua's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tautua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Tautua is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T2#
Zhao sizes up Tautua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zhao is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
Tautua shoots in and drives through. Zhao sprawls well.
Zhao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tautua 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.
Zhao connects with a single shot there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
That kick from Zhao tenderised Tautua's leg. Tautua is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Zhao makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zhao.
Tautua takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zhao scores with a punch to the head.
Tautua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tautua takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#TD2#
Tautua drives through with a takedown into Zhao's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tautua is fighting to break Zhao's control of his arms but Zhao is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T3#
Zhao keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhao has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tautua wants to control from the top but Zhao keeps moving.
Zhao trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zhao lands with a straight right. Tautua didn't see that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands from Zhao.
Zhao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tautua has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zhao.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao lets loose with a powerful body kick. Tautua will feel that in the morning.
Tautua sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tautua shoots in for a double leg but Zhao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tautua steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zhao. That one must have hurt.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tautua or perhaps it was just good defense by Zhao, which made it look bad.
Zhao scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao dominated that second round.
That's time! Zhao's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zhao connects with a high kick.
Tautua fails with a takedown attempt.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Zhao lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhao connects with a body shot.
Zhao with a nice calf kick.
Zhao ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zhao explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zhao lands a high kick!
Zhao with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
Zhao stuffs the takedown attempt from Tautua. Tautua gets slowly back to his feet.
Jian Zhao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD2#
Tautua shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhao's guard.#T1#
Zhao has Tautua pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Tautua drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zhao manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tautua has Zhao in his guard.#REVR#
Zhao stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tautua swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zhao passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tautua prevents Zhao from moving into mount.
Tautua is being controlled here.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao is staying tight to Tautua's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Tautua's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Zhao dominates the positioning.
Tautua manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T4#
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Tautua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tautua wants to control but Zhao is keeping him busy.
Zhao is trying is best to control the position here.
Zhao is trying to control but can't.
Tautua tries to pass to full mount but Zhao defends it.
Zhao is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Tautua is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zhao is just riding it out for now. Tautua eventually gives up the hold.
Zhao is not content to let Tautua control the position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jian Zhao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zhao, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jian Zhao!
Jian Zhao thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CMMA 123 Dinapoli v Kennedy
Date: Jun 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Burnmegamedov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice sprawl there from Burnmegamedov as Tautua shoots in.
Burnmegamedov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown but Burnmegamedov shows good takedown defense.
Burnmegamedov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tautua.
Babeep Burnmegamedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Burnmegamedov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Burnmegamedov throws a shot from downtown. Tautua moves away and avoids it.
Tautua fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burnmegamedov throws the left hand but Tautua avoids the punch easily.
Burnmegamedov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tautua.
Tautua lands a jab to the head.
#T1#
Burnmegamedov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Burnmegamedov as Tautua shoots in.
Burnmegamedov defending well as Tautua loads up on a big left hand.
Babeep Burnmegamedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Burnmegamedov misses.
Burnmegamedov throws a series of punches but Tautua avoids them all with ease.
Burnmegamedov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burnmegamedov feints a jab promting Tautua to slip. Burnmegamedov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tautua slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A punch combination from Burnmegamedov misses.
Tautua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Burnmegamedov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burnmegamedov as he avoids it easily.
Burnmegamedov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tautua sprawls and moves away.#TD2#
Tautua looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tautua frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Burnmegamedov wants to control but Tautua is having none of it.#T2#
Burnmegamedov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tautua can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Burnmegamedov is looking to escape.
Burnmegamedov is controlling an arm, preventing Tautua from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#SUB2#
Tautua has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Burnmegamedov is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Babeep Burnmegamedov stepped up to the mic, saying 'I love this sport, I will be back for more.. RUN IT BACK'. |
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Event:
C4 XXXV - Chakrit vs. Dude
Date: May 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Takahashi.
A left and a right from Tautua both land. Nice combination.
Takahashi scores with a nice body kick.
Tautua throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Takahashi.
Takahashi feints a counter leg kick.
Takahashi looks for the body kick but Tautua saw that one coming.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice takedown defense from Takahashi. No joy for Tautua on that attempt.
Takahashi appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tautua moves out of range of the body kick.
Tautua tries to counter with a takedown but Takahashi is quick to defend against it.
Tautua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tautua connects with a body shot that sends Takahashi's belly button to the back.
Moana Tautua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tautua looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Takahashi.
A low kick from Takahashi is predictable there #TD#
and Tautua decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takahashi is continuing to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tautua tries to free his leg and advance position but Takahashi is retaining full guard.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Tautua being controlled here momentarily.
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Takahashi controlling the position.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi pulls Tautua in to control the position.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tautua looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Takahashi dodges the punch combination from Tautua.
Tautua looks to land a left hand but Takahashi moved out of range nicely.
Tautua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takahashi moves away.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Takahashi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Tautua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Takahashi scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##TD#
Tautua drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi is still trying to improve position.
Takahashi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Takahashi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tautua is working hard here to advance position.
Tautua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Takahashi holds on and takes a little breather.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom. #T4#
Takahashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Takahashi stalling. #SUB#
Tautua looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Takahashi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tautua wants to get back to full guard.
Tautua is pressing down on Takahashi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.#SUB#
Tautua has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Takahashi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Takahashi scores with a push kick.
Takahashi throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tautua blocks it well.
Tautua tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takahashi throws a front kick aimed at Tautua's knee but Tautua avoids it well.
Takahashi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tautua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tautua is trying hard to land a takedown here. Takahashi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Takahashi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Takahashi replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Tautua blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Tautua misses.
Genkei Takahashi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tautua rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tautua looks to land a combination. Takahashi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Tautua throws a body punch but Takahashi moves out of range. #T1#
Tautua throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
Moana Tautua is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Takahashi.
Tautua drops down looking for a counter takedown but Takahashi sprawls and moves away.
Takahashi slips a jab and a cross from Tautua.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
No luck for Tautua with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Moana Tautua. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tautua throws a series of punches but Takahashi moves out of range.
Takahashi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Tautua, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Takahashi shoots for a double leg takedown but Tautua sprawls well. He's pushed Takahashi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tautua tries to land a leg kick but Takahashi saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tautua throws a right and a left that both miss.#T2##TD#
Tautua dives in and scores a takedown into Takahashi's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Takahashi pulls Tautua in close to his closed guard and prevents Tautua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Tautua preventing the sweep.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua being controlled here momentarily.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Tautua'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.#T3#
Takahashi controlling Tautua's posture.
Takahashi looking for a sweep. Not yet Takahashi, not yet.
Tautua trying to control but Takahashi is working from the bottom.
Takahashi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tautua is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Takahashi can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Takahashi is looking for a kimura here.
Moana Tautua overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua tries to roll over but Takahashi keeps him under control.#T4##SUB2#
Takahashi seems to be working for a kimura but Tautua defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Tautua looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Tautua tries to get to full guard but Takahashi has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Takahashi is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Takahashi is looking to take a break and control but Tautua is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tautua trying to hold on to Takahashi's head to control him but Takahashi postures up.
Tautua is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Moana Tautua will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Takahashi throws a body kick that misses.
A leg kick checked by Tautua.
Tautua works over Takahashi's head and body with a nice combination.#TD#
Tautua feints and as Takahashi raises his hands in defense, Tautua changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tautua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard. #SUB#
Tautua is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tautua to get the leverage.
Takahashi keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Takahashi wants to control but Tautua is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Takahashi is pressing down on Tautua's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Takahashi has his hands on Tautua's head, controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The adventures of Takahashi the control monster continue. Boring.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
Takahashi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tautua advances position into side control!
Takahashi manages to get back to half guard.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Tautua has control of the leg.
Tautua trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it. #T2#
Takahashi trying to control but Tautua postures up.
Takahashi is looking for a sweep. Tautua is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Takahashi is defending against the submission attempts here by Tautua.
Takahashi is trying to maintain the position but Tautua is very close to passing his half guard.
Takahashi is controlling Tautua's trapped leg to prevent Tautua from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Tautua is looking for a kimura but Takahashi is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tautua to get the leverage.
Tautua trying to control from half guard but Takahashi is working away.
Takahashi tries to get to full guard but Tautua has control of the leg. #T3#
Takahashi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Takahashi pulls Tautua in close to prevent any damage.
Takahashi wants to sweep but no luck.
Takahashi keeping moving, preventing Tautua from controlling successfully.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tautua got a little sloppy there for a moment and Takahashi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tautua has managed to get both his arms back between Takahashi's legs - danger averted.
Tautua stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Takahashi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Takahashi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tautua doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tautua manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to control the position here.
Tautua sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Takahashi's guard.
Takahashi is trying to get back to full guard.
Tautua trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Takahashi gets back to full guard.
Tautua stopping the sweep attempt from Takahashi.
Genkei Takahashi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tautua pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Takahashi is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moana Tautua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tautua 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua gave a mention to Conquer in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
C4 - XXX - Big Wreck
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Sitsongrit throws a nice outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tautua has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Sitsongrit lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sitsongrit tries a head kick but it misses.
Tautua feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit connects with an inside leg kick.
Tautua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sitsongrit throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tautua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Tautua tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tautua on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tautua blocks a low kick nicely.
Sitsongrit connects with a body shot.
Sitsongrit cracks Tautua with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sitsongrit thuds a left hand into Tautua's body.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
#T1#
Tautua avoids a kick to the body.
Tautua lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sitsongrit backs up against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tautua feints the counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit loads up on a big right hand but Tautua slips the punch.
Tautua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Tautua moved away.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tautua swats away the attempt to clinch by Sitsongrit.
And Tautua tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sitsongrit fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tautua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sitsongrit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T2#
Tautua gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sitsongrit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Tautua moves out of range.
Sitsongrit throws a head kick that misses.
Tautua feints the counter takedown.
Sitsongrit throws a body punch but Tautua moves out of range.
Tautua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tautua gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sitsongrit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tautua scores with a jab to the body.
Tautua lands with a good body shot.
Sitsongrit thows a leg kick but Tautua checks it #TD2#
and Tautua counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sitsongrit wants to stand and escape but Tautua is having none of it.
Sitsongrit has Tautua pulled in close to control his posture.
Tautua sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3#
Sitsongrit pulls Tautua in close to his closed guard and prevents Tautua from doing any damage or advancing position.
Sitsongrit continues to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tautua forces his way into half guard.
Tautua stops Sitsongrit from getting back to his feet.
Sitsongrit gets full guard.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tautua not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Sitsongrit pulls Tautua in close to his closed guard and prevents Tautua from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tautua trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tautua swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tautua is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tautua uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sitsongrit.#CL#
Sitsongrit has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tautua jumps guard but Sitsongrit stands there with Tautua around his waist. Tautua gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Tautua takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A low kick lands for Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit doesn't manage to clinch there - Tautua circles away.
Jab from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit scores with a nice strike.
Tautua takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sitsongrit jabs at Tautua's body.
Tautua lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua checks a low kick from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tautua.
Tautua takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is winning the standup battle so far.
Sitsongrit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tautua was well out of range. Poor timing from Sitsongrit.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T1#
Sitsongrit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sitsongrit is looking to wear down Tautua with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sitsongrit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tautua moves away.
Sitsongrit throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Sitsongrit forces Tautua back against the cage and clinches.
A short body shot lands from Sitsongrit as the two fighters clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a hook that snaps the head of Tautua backwards. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Sitsongrit scores with a body shot.
Sitsongrit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sitsongrit lands with a straight right. Tautua didn't see that one coming.
Tautua takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tautua tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T2#
Sitsongrit misses the jab.
Tautua tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sitsongrit throws a leg kick but Tautua checks it.
Sitsongrit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sitsongrit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tautua can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sitsongrit catches Tautua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Tautua takes a swing at Sitsongrit's ribcage but misses.
Sitsongrit throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tautua throws a hook but Sitsongrit blocks it.
Sitsongrit displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tautua throws out the jab.
Sitsongrit takes a swing at Tautua's ribcage but misses.
And Tautua tries to counter it with a takedown but Sitsongrit pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Surianglek Sitsongrit is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sitsongrit with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tautua shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Sitsongrit as he avoids it easily. #CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sitsongrit tries to throw a body punch but Tautua avoids it by throwing Sitsongrit back against the cage. #T3#
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a punch but it's blocked by Tautua.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Tautua prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Tautua controls the action.
Sitsongrit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sitsongrit working aggressively here.
#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tautua uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit cracks a nice hook into Tautua's ribs.
Sitsongrit stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tautua defending well as Sitsongrit loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Sitsongrit darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sitsongrit fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Sitsongrit moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch up.
Tautua with the counter takedown but Sitsongrit avoids it easily.
Tautua lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sitsongrit lands a body shot.
#CL#
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Sitsongrit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tautua tries to pull guard but Sitsongrit holds him up against the cage and eventually Tautua drops back down to his feet.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Sitsongrit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tautua misses with the head strike.
Tautua prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit. #BC#
Sitsongrit escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surianglek Sitsongrit dominated that second 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. 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.#R3#
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sitsongrit moves away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sitsongrit looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Sitsongrit clinches.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sitsongrit digs a right hand underneath Tautua's ribcage. Tautua let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sitsongrit works on Tautua's body with a couple of short punches.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tautua is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tautua.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tautua misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Tautua is trying to pull guard but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Surianglek Sitsongrit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua lands a left hand.
Tautua is looking to control Sitsongrit's arms but Sitsongrit gets an underhook and turns him. Now Tautua has his back to the cage.
Sitsongrit misses with a body punch.
Tautua's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Sitsongrit breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sitsongrit with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tautua slips under a jab.
Sitsongrit moves in looking to clinch but Tautua pushes him off.
Sitsongrit misses with a straight right.
Tautua misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Sitsongrit rushes Tautua and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands a right hand. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sitsongrit pushes Tautua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sitsongrit gets through Tautua's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tautua takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sitsongrit goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tautua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tautua takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Tautua is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Sitsongrit.
Tautua is still on wobbly legs! Can Sitsongrit finish him?
Sitsongrit is leaning against Tautua and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sitsongrit lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sitsongrit lands with a left to the head.
Sitsongrit creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Tautua with a big uppercut! Tautua tries to clinch up but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Tautua to the mat! Tautua covers up and Sitsongrit unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Surianglek Sitsongrit!
Surianglek Sitsongrit decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
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Event:
RRFC 61:Gunn vs Ford
Date: Oct 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silverstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tautua.
Silverstein misses with a body kick.
Tautua drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Silverstein defends it well.
Tautua lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Silverstein stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Silverstein wants it to stay on the feet.
Tautua has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Silverstein is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Tautua is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silverstein misses with an uppercut. Tautua saw that one coming.#TD#
Silverstein looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tautua wants to improve his position but instead Silverstein has moved into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua trying to hold on to Silverstein's head to control him but Silverstein postures up.
#T1#
Silverstein is just content to waste time from the top position. Tautua takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Silverstein sitting in guard here, content to control.
Silverstein'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.#SU#
Tautua is working an open guard so Silverstein takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Tautua lands a head shot.
Tautua keeps the fight on the outside.#TD#
Tautua tries to sprawl but Silverstein drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Silverstein seems to be working for a kimura but Tautua defends the submission attempt.
Tautua moves into full guard.
#T2##SUB2#
Tautua is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Silverstein rolls with it to try and escape but Tautua cranks on the arm and Silverstein is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Conquer for their support in the buildup to the fight. |
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Event:
RRFC Fight Night 45
Date: Oct 10, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tautua fails with an attempt to clinch.
Liam now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tautua bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Liam's head.
Tautua has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blanc Fitness Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Tautua misses with a lunging right hand
and Liam counters with a nice body kick.
Tautua gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Liam counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tautua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liam moves away.
Tautua throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tautua connects with a body shot that sends Liam's belly button to the back.#TD#
Tautua bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tautua tries to score with some ground and pound. Liam controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tautua taking a breather here.
Tautua trying to control the action but Liam is working from the bottom. #T1#
Liam tries to bench press Tautua off him but Tautua keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Liam's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tautua throws a strike aimed at the side of Liam's head but Liam avoids it well.
Liam is pushing Tautua's head away, looking to escape. Tautua manages to hold on to the position though.
Tautua has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Liam is looking to improve his position but Tautua isn't that keen on the idea.
Tautua misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#T2##SUB#
Tautua wants to finish this one by submission but Liam is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tautua. #SUB#
Tautua looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Liam squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tautua punching from mount but Liam doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Tautua tries to control but Liam wriggling away.
Tautua content just to control the position here.
Liam is squirming around, avoiding Tautua's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Tautua misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Tautua sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Liam wants to control but Tautua is having none of it.
Tautua has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tautua throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Liam because Tautua loaded up on that one. #SUB#
Tautua is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Liam has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tautua punching from mount but Liam doing a good job of avoiding damage. #T4#
Tautua content just to control the position here.
Liam is looking to improve his position but Tautua isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tautua looking to isolate an arm here. Liam doesn't see it coming and as Tautua extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Tautua!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua very nearly forgot to thank Conquer amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you. |
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Event:
RRFC 57: Anthony vs Pinales
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Mitchell.#CL2#
Tautua clinches up with Mitchell and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Tautua has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mitchell uses from the top position.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell content to stall in guard here.
Tautua wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tautua is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mitchell defends well.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tautua has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mitchell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mitchell not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tautua trying to control the position.
#T2#
Tautua throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Tautua working a defensive guard but Mitchell manages to pass into side control anyway.
Tautua is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Mitchell off and has taken his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Tautua controlling the positon.
Tautua misses with punches from the back.
Mitchell wants to escape the position.
Tautua missing with punches from the back. #T3#
Tautua is trying to stick to Mitchell's back but Mitchell is turning into Tautua. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tautua's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Mitchell.
Mitchell preventing the sweep.
Mitchell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mitchell won't allow Tautua to sweep him here.
Tautua is still trying to improve position.
Mitchell forces his way into half guard.
Tautua wants to get back to full guard.
Tautua gets back to full guard.
#T4#
Tautua throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Mitchell controlling from the top position.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mitchell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Mitchell is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Tautua's shoulder. That is not cool.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tautua tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tautua seems a little lost for a moment, as Mitchell dominates the positioning.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Shane Mitchell will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Tautua looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tautua throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mitchell's waist but Mitchell gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tautua off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tautua. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mitchell was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tautua tries for a takedown but Mitchell sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Mitchell misses its target.
Shane Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Moana Tautua.
Tautua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mitchell was well out of range. Poor timing from Tautua.
Tautua misses with a right hand
and Mitchell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tautua goes for a double leg but Mitchell avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mitchell continues to drive forward.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Mitchell's shoulder, as Mitchell tries to avoid the shot. #TD#
Mitchell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tautua's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tautua is keeping the position for now.
Tautua can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mitchell controls the pace.#T1#
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua seems keen to control Mitchell's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Mitchell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tautua, pushing him back against the cage.#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.
Mitchell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tautua wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mitchell lands a right hand.
Tautua has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Mitchell content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #TD#
Mitchell turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mitchell manages to end up in side control.
Tautua is looking to reverse the position.
Mitchell working away.
Tautua is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Well, if Mitchell is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.
Tautua is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mitchell is staying active.
Mitchell lands strikes from half guard.
Tautua missing with punches from the bottom.
Mitchell content to control rather than advance.
Mitchell is thwarting Tautua's attempts to control the position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Mitchell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Ground and pound from Mitchell.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tautua is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
Mitchell is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Mitchell dominated that second round.
That's time! Mitchell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Mitchell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mitchell lands with a hook. Tautua tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tautua shoots in but Mitchell avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
Mitchell fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tautua to the ground. Mitchell is now in Tautua's guard.
Mitchell controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Tautua is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD#
Mitchell throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Tautua was covering up waiting for the punch and Mitchell finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mitchell looking to pass the guard.
Mitchell sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua looking to control.
Tautua wants to sweep here but Mitchell controlling him for the moment.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Mitchell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tautua trying to keep a closed guard but Mitchell is proving a slippery customer.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Tautua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tautua is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
Mitchell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tautua is working away from the top position though.
Tautua thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Mitchell is staying active underneath Tautua, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Shane Mitchell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard.
Tautua wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
Tautua thows a huge punch but Mitchell dodges it nicely.
Tautua wants to take a breather but Mitchell is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Mitchell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Moana Tautua has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Mitchell has Tautua pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Mitchell pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Tautua tumbling to the mat - Mitchell dives into Tautua's guard.
Mitchell is stalling in the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shane Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Mitchell 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shane Mitchell!
Shane Mitchell thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
A&E's MARQUEE 4
Date: Aug 08, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua throws a looping overhand right but Cut ducks down to avoid it.
Cut throws a series of punches but Tautua avoids them all with ease.
A jab from Tautua misses.
A swing and a miss from Tautua.
Cut swinging wildly here.
Cut swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tautua throws a jab when Cut was well out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tautua.
Cut swinging wildly here.
#CL#
Tautua closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cut breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Tautua has managed to clinch.
#BC2#
Cut breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tautua fails to land with a series of punches.
Cut looks to land a combination but Tautua avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tautua slips a jab and a cross from Cut.
#CL#
Tautua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cut, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Tautua is struggling to control the position.#TD#
Tautua wants the takedown. Cut is fighting it off but Tautua persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cut's guard against the cage.
Tautua landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tautua advances position into side control!#SUB#
Tautua in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Cut is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moana Tautua!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Moana Tautua waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras. |
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Event:
Ash Pres: Bastard vs. Little
Date: Jul 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mountain pinned against the cage. Mountain gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tautua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mountain.
#TD2#
Tautua shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Mountain is trying to defend but Tautua finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tautua prevents Mountain from improving his position.
Tautua wants to pass the guard but Mountain is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua stalling.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mountain knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tautua on the ground.#T1#
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Tautua is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mountain has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tautua sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mountain defending well though.
Tautua with the ground and pound but Mountain uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Tautua throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tautua throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mountain works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tautua trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mountain wants to stand up but Tautua is controlling him.
Tautua trying to control but Mountain is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tautua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Tautua changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mountain looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mountain is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jorzi GYM, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Tautua is looking to take a break and control but Mountain is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Tautua is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mountain knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T3#
Tautua wants to control but Mountain is keeping him busy.
Tautua working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #SUB2#
Tautua is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Mountain looks calm but he's in trouble here. Tautua gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Mountain is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Tautua lets go of the hold and Mountain can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Ashbourne Presents: Affliction
Date: Jun 29, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ODoyle tries to clinch up.
Moana Tautua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tautua staying out of range there.
Tautua circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD#
ODoyle drives through with a takedown into Tautua's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tautua holds on and takes a little breather.
ODoyle sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tautua has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tautua stands and throws ODoyle's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T1#
ODoyle dodges the ground and pound from Tautua.
Tautua passes to full mount! That's big trouble for ODoyle! #SUB2#
Tautua is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Tautua extends the arm and ODoyle is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Moana Tautua!
Moana Tautua managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conquer, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 02, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tautua misses with a body shot.
Of Trellheim shoots in looking for a takedown but Tautua manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Of Trellheim's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Of Trellheim's coach down at Kierkegaard was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Of Trellheim's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jab, jab by Tautua - just one landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Tautua misses the target.
Of Trellheim is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tautua stuffs the takedown attempt from Of Trellheim. Of Trellheim gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Tautua closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Of Trellheim is looking to escape.
Tautua keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Of Trellheim slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tautua has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tautua is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T1#
Tautua preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Of Trellheim looking for a guillotine here but Tautua defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tautua is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Of Trellheim wants to sweep but no luck.
Tautua looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Of Trellheim fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.
Tautua avoids a kick to the body.
Tautua misses with a low kick as Of Trellheim jumps back.
Tautua's corner calls for a 1-2. Tautua obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tautua circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Tautua counters with a nice double leg into side control. Of Trellheim won't be happy with that.
Tautua happy to just control the position for now.
You can see the frustration on Of Trellheim's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Tautua is staying tight to Of Trellheim's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Of Trellheim tries to buck Tautua off but Tautua is having none of it.
Tautua is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Of Trellheim will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Of Trellheim tries to bench press Tautua off him but Tautua keeps the position.
Tautua moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tautua misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tautua controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Tautua instigates a clinch.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Of Trellheim dives in and grabs Tautua's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tautua pushes down on Of Trellheim's head and hops out.
Of Trellheim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tautua tries to avoid it but Of Trellheim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tautua to the ground. Tautua escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Barak Of Trellheim is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.#CL#
Tautua fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Of Trellheim, pushing him back against the cage.
Of Trellheim is trying to drag Tautua to the mat but Tautua just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tautua just misses with a elbow thrown towards Of Trellheim's brow.
Tautua drops down looking for an ankle pick but Of Trellheim pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Of Trellheim or perhaps it was just good defense by Tautua, which made it look bad.
Of Trellheim avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#TD#
Tautua manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Of Trellheim on his heels. He'll look to pass Of Trellheim's guard now, I'm sure.
Of Trellheim is wriggling around but Tautua manages to pass to half guard.
#T1##REVB#
Of Trellheim wants to improve his position but Tautua is controlling well.
Tautua with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Of Trellheim moves into full guard.
Tautua sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Of Trellheim scores with a nice shot.
Of Trellheim is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tautua controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Of Trellheim fails to land the takedown.#TD#
Of Trellheim gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tautua is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tautua throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Of Trellheim can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tautua controls the pace.#T4#
Tautua has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Tautua.
Of Trellheim looking for a sweep. Not yet Of Trellheim, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big right from Tautua misses.
Tautua misses with a wild body shot.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Moana Tautua dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tautua missing with a left hand there. Of Trellheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tautua throws an overhand right that lands on Of Trellheim's shoulder, as Of Trellheim tries to avoid the shot.
Of Trellheim lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tautua throws a right and a left that both miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tautua. Of Trellheim does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tautua steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Of Trellheim.#CL#
Tautua forces Of Trellheim back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Tautua has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Of Trellheim clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
I really don't envy Of Trellheim right now.
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.
#T1#
Of Trellheim trying to control the hands but Tautua won't let him.
Tautua controlling the position well here. Of Trellheim rolled but Tautua kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Tautua continues to hold on tight.#SUB#
Of Trellheim is having to fend off submission attempts from Tautua, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tautua doesn't have the hooks in though and Of Trellheim manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. #T2#
Of Trellheim loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Of Trellheim trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
Of Trellheim might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tautua haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Tautua is looking for a triangle but Of Trellheim pushes his legs off easily.
Tautua is controlling Of Trellheim's posture.#T3#
Tautua keeping moving, preventing Of Trellheim from controlling successfully.
Of Trellheim in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tautua wants to sweep here but Of Trellheim controlling him for the moment.
Of Trellheim is looking to work some ground and pound but Tautua has wrist control.
Of Trellheim trying to control but Tautua is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Tautua is controlling Of Trellheim's posture.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tautua but Tautua pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Of Trellheim looks for a takedown but Tautua sprawls well.
Of Trellheim has a takedown stuffed.
Moana Tautua has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barak Of Trellheim.
Of Trellheim shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tautua sprawls well. Tautua wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Of Trellheim gets slowly back to his feet.#TD#
Tautua 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.
Of Trellheim is looking to stand back up but Tautua counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Of Trellheim.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#REVB#
Tautua sitting and controlling from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Moana Tautua showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tautua 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 Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Moana Tautua! |
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