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Event:
TAFO 3: Freedom
Date: Apr 28, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Whittle rushes Olegovich and presses him up against the ropes.
A right handed body shot lands from Whittle.
Whittle gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Olegovich.
Whittle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Whittle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Olegovich's efforts to push away.
Whittle creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Olegovich tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle tries to score a body lock takedown but Olegovich shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich is looking to break free of the clinch but Whittle has double underhooks.
Olegovich is trying to push Whittle away but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Olegovich is trying to pull guard but Whittle has him pressed against the ropes.
Bo Whittle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladamir Olegovich.#T1#
Olegovich gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich wants to break free but Whittle has control.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Whittle is trying to break the clinch but Olegovich has him pressed against the ropes.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Olegovich wants to stall.
Olegovich using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Whittle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Olegovich tries to pull guard but Whittle forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Olegovich wants a takedown but no success here.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Whittle manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich goes for a takedown in the clinch but Whittle prevents it.
Olegovich has Whittle pressed against the ropes, preventing Whittle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Whittle pulls guard.
Olegovich trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Whittle manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB2#
Olegovich looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Whittle has picked Olegovich up and slammed him! Olegovich can't keep hold of the triangle and Whittle manages to pass to side control!
Whittle wants to lay and pray for a moment but Olegovich keeps working.
Whittle happy to just control the position for now.
Olegovich is looking to get back to his feet here but Whittle is keeping cool and he's managed to take Olegovich's back.#T3#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Whittle is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Olegovich is defending well though. Whittle let's go of the attempt for now.
Whittle really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Olegovich.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Olegovich is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Olegovich fending off the submission attempt from Whittle.
Olegovich trying to control the hands but Whittle breaks the grip.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle biding his time, controlling Olegovich.
Whittle controlling well, preventing Olegovich from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Whittle dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Olegovich wants to clinch up but Whittle keeps it at a distance.
Whittle darts in looking for a takedown but Olegovich gets double underhooks and turns Whittle into the ropes.
Olegovich jumps guard but Whittle turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Whittle has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Olegovich uses from the top position.
Whittle is trying to keep Olegovich in close.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Whittle is proving hard to escape from. #T1#
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Whittle seems keen to control Olegovich's posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck for Olegovich with that takedown attempt.
Whittle fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Olegovich avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice takedown defense from Olegovich. No joy for Whittle on that attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Olegovich misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bo Whittle. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Whittle gets a clinch. #TD#
Whittle ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Whittle no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Olegovich is looking to stand up but Whittle won't let him.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Olegovich would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from getting back to his feet.
Olegovich trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Whittle working for a triangle but Olegovich defends it easily.
#T3#
Olegovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Whittle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Olegovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Olegovich missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Whittle throws a right and a left that Olegovich avoids nicely.
Olegovich closes the distance but Whittle moves to the side
and Whittle counters with a left to the body. #TD2#
Whittle gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Olegovich to score an easy takedown into full guard.#T4#
Olegovich trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Whittle looking to hit a scissor sweep but Olegovich is one step ahead there. #ES#
Whittle pushes Olegovich off and gets back to his feet.
No luck for Whittle with that takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Olegovich misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bo Whittle dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Whittle throws a right hand that Olegovich ducks under and follows up with a left that Olegovich also avoids with ease.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Whittle closes the distance and clinches up with Olegovich, looking for a takedown. Whittle pushes Olegovich against the ropes but Olegovich circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Olegovich fails with an attempt to clinch.
Olegovich fails to land with a series of punches.
Olegovich fails with the takedown
and Whittle counters with a left and a right that stings Olegovich. #CL#
Whittle drives through and clinches with Olegovich against the ropes.
Olegovich prevents Whittle from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Olegovich tries to score a body lock takedown but Whittle shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Whittle working hard to break the clinch.
Olegovich wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Whittle manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T1#
Olegovich looking to pass the guard.
Whittle keeping moving, preventing Olegovich from controlling successfully.
Bo Whittle overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Whittle has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Olegovich pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Whittle is keeping the position for now.
Whittle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Olegovich can do to turn this around?
Whittle wants to stand up but Olegovich is controlling him. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Olegovich looking to sit in guard and control but Whittle gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Whittle trying to control but Olegovich is working from the bottom.
Olegovich trying to strike off his back.
Whittle wants to control from the top but Olegovich keeps moving.
Whittle postures up in Olegovich's guard and throws a big left but Olegovich blocks it.
Olegovich is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
Olegovich looking for a sweep. Not yet Olegovich, not yet.
Whittle throwing strikes from guard but Olegovich blocks nicely. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olegovich tries to clinch but Whittle is having none of it. #TD2#
Olegovich feints and as Whittle raises his hands in defense, Olegovich changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Olegovich postures up.
#SUB2#
Olegovich postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Whittle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Olegovich, into his guard. #REVR#
Whittle advances to half guard. #T4#
Whittle seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Whittle missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Olegovich wants to control but Whittle is keeping busy.
Olegovich is staying active underneath Whittle, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Whittle takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Vladamir Olegovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bo Whittle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SU#
Whittle decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Whittle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Whittle 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Whittle! |
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Event:
TAFO 2: Slugfest
Date: Apr 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Kostov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kostov cracks Whittle with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Whittle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kostov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whittle tries for a takedown but Kostov circles away easily
and Kostov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Whittle is looking to clinch but Kostov is avoiding it.
Whittle misses with a takedown attempt
and Kostov counters with a crisp right that sends Whittle to the canvas! Kostov follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pavel Kostov!
Pavel Kostov is the new middleweight champion! |
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Event:
TAFO 1: Desolation
Date: Mar 24, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Welch looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Whittle controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Whittle is looking to control Welch's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Whittle avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Welch is looking for a kimura here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whittle.#T1#
Welch trying to control but Whittle is working from the bottom.
Welch is really struggling to control Whittle but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Welch is looking to pass into half guard but Whittle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Whittle is in guard.#REVB##SU2#
Whittle gets to his feet - Welch follows without any prompting.
Whittle shoots in for a takedown but Welch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#CL2#
Whittle has closed the distance and engaged Welch in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Whittle.
A right handed body shot lands from Whittle.
#T2#
Whittle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Whittle slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Welch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Whittle throws a head kick that misses.
As Whittle looks to move away, Welch throws a big counter combo but Whittle just gets out of the way.
Welch shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Whittle eats them both and turns towards Welch to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Whittle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Whittle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Welch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Welch swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Whittle dives in for a single leg takedown but Welch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.#T3##CL2#
Whittle moves into range and clinches up with Welch.
Welch is trying to drag Whittle to the mat but Whittle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Whittle has Welch pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Welch manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Welch has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Whittle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Whittle jumps guard but Welch stands there with Whittle around his waist. Whittle gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Welch goes for a takedown attempt but Whittle pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#T4#
Welch trying to control the position but instead, Whittle has worked for underhooks and has pushed Welch into the ropes.
Whittle stalling.
Whittle is trying to maintain a safe position but Welch gets an underhook and turns Whittle into the ropes.
Whittle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Whittle is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Welch is keeping busy.
Whittle changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Welch fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Whittle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Welch scores with a shot to the body.
#TD#
Welch decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Whittle wants to control but Welch is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norman Welch 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#
Welch works Whittle's body with a nice hook.
Whittle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Welch checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whittle looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Whittle slaps away a takedown attempt from Welch, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Whittle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Welch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Welch wants it to stay on the feet.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Whittle stuffs the takedown.
Whittle tries to close the distance and clinch but Welch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle misses with a takedown attempt - Welch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.
Whittle tries for a takedown but Welch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Welch stuffs the takedown.
Whittle is breathing heavily.#T1##CL#
Whittle tries to keep at a distance but Welch has taken the fight into the clinch.
Whittle wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Welch has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Welch pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Whittle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Stalling in the clinch from Whittle.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittle walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #TD#
Welch looking to score a takedown here. Whittle is defending well but Welch drives through and ends up in Whittle's guard.
Whittle has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Welch is pushing him up against the ropes, looking to control the position.
Welch tries to throw a body punch but Whittle avoids it by throwing Welch back against the ropes. #BC#
Welch breaks the clinch.
Welch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Whittle as Welch shoots in.
Welch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Whittle counters by moving into the clinch.
Welch is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Whittle is defending well for now.
Whittle is working for takedown but Welch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Welch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Whittle walks away with a smile on his face. Welch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Welch tries for a takedown but Whittle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Norman Welch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Whittle shoots in for a takedown but Welch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Whittle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Welch.
Whittle fails in his attempt to clinch.
No luck for Whittle with that takedown attempt.
Welch attempts a counter takedown but Whittle avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
Whittle shoots for a takedown but Welch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Welch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice sprawl there from Whittle as Welch shoots in.
Whittle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Welch shoots and misses
and Whittle counters with a nice uppercut.
Welch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Welch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Welch fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Welch moves into the clinch.#T4#
Welch misses with a punch on the inside.
Welch is pressed up against the ropes. Whittle has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Welch down to the mat. Welch avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Welch shoots in looking for a takedown but Whittle manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Welch's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whittle throws a fast counter high kick but Welch manages to duck under it in time.
Whittle is looking to chop away at Welch's legs.
Norman Welch is winning the standup battle so far.
Welch dives in for a single leg takedown but Whittle sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Whittle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Whittle wants to get back to striking at distance but Welch won't allow it.
Come on Welch - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Whittle lands an uppercut.
Whittle wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bo Whittle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Welch tries for a takedown but Whittle sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Welch shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Whittle is holding on to half guard well.
Welch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whittle is doing well to control the position and prevent Welch from advancing to side control.
Welch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #ES2#
Whittle has one foot on Welch's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#T1#
Whittle dives in and grabs Welch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Welch pushes down on Whittle's head and hops out.#CL#
Welch has managed to clinch.
Welch lands a knee to the body.
Whittle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Whittle wants a takedown but no success here.
Whittle content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC#
Welch breaks from the clinch.
Welch fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Welch closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Welch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Whittle trying to control the position from guard on top but Welch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Welch looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Whittle 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. #SUB#
Welch had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Whittle defends it easily.
Whittle is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Whittle preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A combination from Welch does no damage.
Whittle drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Welch defends it well.
Welch tries to close the distance and clinch but Whittle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whittle changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Welch tries to avoid it but Whittle manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Welch to the ground. Welch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norman Welch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Whittle.#CL2#
Whittle moves into the clinch.
Welch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Welch is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Welch tries to pull guard but Whittle holds him up against the ropes and eventually Welch drops back down to his feet.
#TD#
Welch successfully pulls guard.
#T4#
Welch is trying to keep Whittle in close.
Welch is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Whittle is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Welch can't keep his opponent in guard - Whittle advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Welch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Whittle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Whittle is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Welch wants to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Norman Welch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Welch has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Norman Welch! |
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