Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: HRL79
Date: Apr 20, 2024

#R1#
Tartakov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tartakov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Thompson misses its intended target.
Thompson is looking to clinch.
And Tartakov tries to counter it with a takedown but Thompson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tartakov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thompson.
Thompson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thompson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tartakov.
Thompson looks to land a combination but Tartakov avoids it well. #TD#
Thompson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tartakov's guard.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Tartakov is controlling Thompson's posture.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov 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#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson wants to control but Tartakov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tartakov lands with a punch from half guard. #T1#
Thompson is looking to control Tartakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Thompson avoid being mounted?
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Tartakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tartakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Tartakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thompson is pressing down on Tartakov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Thompson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tartakov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Tartakov trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Tartakov preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Thompson is striking from the bottom but Tartakov uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Thompson tries to roll over but Tartakov keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Still in half guard, Tartakov seems content to control.
Tartakov slips a nice elbow through Thompson's hands, connecting with Thompson's forehead.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes.
Thompson wants to get back to full guard.
Tartakov is trying to control the action in half guard but Thompson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tartakov trying to mount his opponent but Thompson defends it.
Tartakov working over Thompson with some ground and pound. Thompson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Tartakov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Thompson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tartakov prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Thompson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tartakov wants to pass to mount but Thompson is defending the position.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tartakov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tartakov's back!
You can see the frustration on Tartakov's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Thompson wants to control but Tartakov is keeping busy.
Thompson misses with an elbow to the head.
Can Tartakov hold on?! Thompson is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
Thompson is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Tartakov. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Tartakov takes a big shot to the side of the head. #T4#
Thompson has the hooks in. Tartakov is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thompson loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Tartakov hold on?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thompson cracks Tartakov with a big right hand from the back mount! Tartakov immediately covers up and the referee dives in to save him under a barrage of more strikes! Thompson takes this one by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Fantasy Nutrition & Laundry (15%) 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.

Event: HRL72
Date: Mar 23, 2024

#R1#
Tartakov works Victor's body with a nice hook.
We've been informed that Victor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Victor throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Victor checks a leg kick nicely.
Tartakov stuffs the takedown.
Tartakov throwing a counter right hand but Victor manages to avoid it.
Tartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tartakov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Victor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tartakov moves away.
Victor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Victor shoots and misses
and Tartakov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Victor scores with a shot to the body.
Tartakov lands with a shot to the body.
Caio Victor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Victor misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartakov. Victor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Victor misses with a combination
and Tartakov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Victor circles away quickly and effectively.
The fighters circling - Victor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL#
Tartakov pushes Victor up against the cage in a clinch.
Tartakov presses Victor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Victor looks winded!
Tartakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Victor backwards.
Tartakov lands a body punch in the clinch. #T1#
Tartakov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tartakov has Victor pushed against the cage.
Tartakov scores with a shot to the side of Victor's head.
Tartakov scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Victor is rocked!
Knees to the body from Tartakov.
A short body shot lands from Tartakov as the two fighters clinch.
Tartakov is working Victor over against the cage.
Come on Tartakov - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Tartakov lands a knee to the body.
Tartakov scores with a shoulder strike.
Tartakov lands a left hand.
Victor is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartakov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Victor is trying to pull guard but Tartakov has him pressed against the cage.
Victor seems to have recovered his senses.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caio Victor.
Tartakov lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Tartakov has picked Victor up - he's going for a ride! Tartakov dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Victor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Tartakov scores with a big shot! Victor's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Victor! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
A relieved looking Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: HRL51
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
Tartakov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tartakov looking to slow down the pace here.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tartakov blocks the elbow strike.
Tartakov blocks the elbow strike.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Tartakov blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A nice left hand lands by Tartakov.
Tartakov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Tartakov scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks blocks an elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks. #T1#
Tartakov tries to throw a body punch but Meeks avoids it by throwing Tartakov back against the cage.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Meeks.
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Meeks avoids it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Meeks.
Tartakov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Meeks looks winded!
With the fighters up against the cage, Meeks throws an elbow but misses.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tartakov presses Meeks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tartakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tartakov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Tartakov scores with a decent looking hook.
Meeks tries to clinch but Tartakov is having none of it.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tartakov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Tartakov circles away. #TD#
Tartakov gets the takedown into 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.
Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Meeks to see if he's OK.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Meeks's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Tartakov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Meeks has escaped the position, nice work there.
Meeks is trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov tries to score with some ground and pound. Meeks controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Tartakov staying calm.#SUB#
Tartakov has an Americana. Meeks didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tartakov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tartakov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.

Event: HRL48
Date: Dec 30, 2023

#R1#
Tartakov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Young.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.
Tartakov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Youngs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Young takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov jabs Young right on the nose. Young blinks but takes it well.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Young slips a straight right by Tartakov.
Tartakov moves out of range of the strikes.
Tartakov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#It looks like Ryder Young has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
Young drops Tartakov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tartakov looks back up at him and smiles so Young waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Young slips under a jab from Tartakov.
Young misses with a straight left.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Tartakov connects with a leg kick.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
Tartakov misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Young counters with a crisp right that sends Tartakov to the canvas! Young follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryder Young!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryder Young thanked Action Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).

Event: SMASH: Bainbridge vs Thai
Date: Dec 10, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tartakov rushes Newton and presses him up against the cage.
Tartakov stalls.
A short uppercut from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov lands with a short shot to the head.
Tartakov will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Newton up against the cage.
Tartakov has Newton pressed against the cage, preventing Newton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tartakov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tartakov stalls. #BC#
Newton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Newton looks to score with a jab to the body but Tartakov is just out of range.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Newton counters with a left and a right that stings Tartakov.
Newton 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.
Newton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tartakov. #TD2#
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T1#
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton regains full guard. Nicely done.
Newton is trying to control the position but Tartakov postures up.
Newton is really struggling to control Tartakov but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Newton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov looking to sit in guard and control but Newton gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Newton stopping the sweep attempt from Tartakov.#T2#
Tartakov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Newton has passed into side control.
Tartakov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Newton's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Newton's back!
Newton is trying to remain composed but Tartakov is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov gets his hands free as Newton looks to control.
Tartakov keeps control of the position as Newton tries to break free. #SUB2#
Tartakov patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Newton! #T3#
Newton trying to control the hands but Tartakov breaks the grip.
Our spies down at at BKC Gym inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Newton is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The referee is taking a good look at Newton as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Tartakov! #SUB2#
Tartakov is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Newton has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Tartakov is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Newton is defending well though. Tartakov let's go of the attempt for now.
Tartakov punches Newton on the ear.
I really don't envy Newton right now.
Tartakov scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots. #SUB2#
Newton is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tartakov gets his way! #T4#
Newton tries to break free.
Tartakov looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Tartakov connects with a big shot to the side of Newton's head.
Newton manages to reverse the position and now he's in Tartakov's guard. Nice work there by Newton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Newton postures up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Tartakov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Newton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a right hand that Newton ducks under and follows up with a left that Newton also avoids with ease.
Newton scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Isaac Newton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Newton does no damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Newton throws a head kick but Tartakov moves out of range.
Newton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tartakov on the side of the head.
Tartakov jabs Newton to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tartakov looks to land a right hand but Newton moved out of range.
Newton throws a nice looking combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tartakov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Tartakov avoids the head kick by Newton.
Newton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tartakov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov dips to his left and cracks Newton with an uppercut!
Newton avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tartakov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tartakov slips a straight right by Newton.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Newton scores with a jab.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tartakov. #CL#
Newton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Newton takes a shot to the head.
Tartakov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tartakov lands with a right to the head. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#TD2#
Tartakov drags the fight down to the ground.
Tartakov tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tartakov keeps trying to improve his position.
Newton stands up out of Tartakov's guard for a moment - Tartakov manages to land a nice upkick.#SUB2#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton preventing the sweep. #T3##SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tartakov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newton is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tartakov.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton postures up.
Tartakov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Newton wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tartakov controlling the action here.
Tartakov wants to advance to full mount but Newton doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Newton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Newton can't keep his opponent in guard - Tartakov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Newton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov is keen to just control but Newton is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Tartakov there.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tartakov with a hook.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov with a nice calf kick.
Newton 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.
Tartakov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Newton tries to bum rush Tartakov with a series of wild strikes but Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Newton.
Newton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Newton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newton misses with a hook.
Newton throws a series of punches but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Newton throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tartakov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Newton backwards.
Tartakov blocks a body shot from Newton. #T1#
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton manages to get underhooks.
Tartakov fails to pull guard.
Newton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tartakov.
Newton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tartakov misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Newton.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tartakov lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Newton manages to break the clinch.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton moves out of range.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Newton defends it nicely.
Tartakov just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNewton.
Isaac Newton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Newton takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Newton misses with a wild combination.
Isaac Newton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tartakov connects with an inside leg kick.
Newton tries a head kick but it misses.
Newton misses with a jab, cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tartakov misses with a wild body shot.
Newton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Newton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Tartakov takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Newton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tartakov scores with a body shot.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
Newton fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tartakov connects with a single shot there.
Newton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tartakov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Newton throws a lazy head kick
and Tartakov counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Newton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Newton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tartakov blocks a head kick by Newton.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tartakov! But no joy.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov slips a jab and a cross from Newton.
Newton takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tartakov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Newton.
Tartakov lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Newton throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Isaac Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov cracks Newton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Newton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #TD2#
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Tartakov postures up and lands a big shot to Newton's brow. #T4#
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Newton is retaining full guard.
Tartakov pushing down on Newton's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Newton actively working from the bottom here.
Tartakov wants to control but Newton is keeping him busy.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tartakov working over Newton with some ground and pound. Newton looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Newton defending well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Tartakov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Erdogan vs Kowalkiewicz
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
A clash of legs there as Puff blocks the low kick.
Puff throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tartakov counter with a right hand.
Tartakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puff is fending him off so far but Tartakov persists. Nope, Puff circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Puff on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Puff moves in looking to clinch but Tartakov pushes him off.
Tartakov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tartakov lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Puff takes a swing at Tartakov's ribcage but misses.
Tartakov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tartakov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Puff's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov shoots in for a double leg but Puff sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Puff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Puff pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Puff throws out a loose jab but Tartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tartakov looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puff is fending him off so far but Tartakov persists. Nope, Puff circles away and we're back to standing.
Powder Puff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Tartakov ducks under a wild hook from Puff.
Tartakov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puff connects with a right hand. Tartakov shakes it off.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Puff.
Puff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CL#
Puff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nice body punch from Puff - that landed with a thud.
Tartakov looks winded!
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Puff working aggressively here.
Tartakov is trying to pull guard but Puff has him pressed against the cage.
Puff scores with a hook to the body.
Tartakov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Puff is keeping busy.
Tartakov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Puff.
Puff lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Puff working aggressively here.
Puff misses with a hook from the clinch.
Puff has a couple of punches blocked by Tartakov.
Puff working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tartakov blocking some punches.
Puff doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T3#
Puff works on Tartakov's body with a couple of short punches.
Puff pushes Tartakov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Puff breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Puff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tartakov gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Puff gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Tartakov is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Powder Puff!
Powder Puff decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: SMASH: Frewin vs Puff
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
The fighters circling - Galilei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tartakov just misses with a punch to the body.
Galilei has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Monkey Magic in the buildup to the fight.
Galilei falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Tartakov decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tartakov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Galilei is pulling down on Tartakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tartakov, at least for the moment.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice defenses there by Tartakov.#TD2#
Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Galilei's guard.
Galilei looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Galilei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Galilei has control of Tartakov's left arm, preventing Tartakov from doing any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Galilei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov pushing down on Galilei's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov seems to be working for a kimura but Galilei defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Galilei defending well.
Galilei has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Galilei trying to control here. #SUB2#
Tartakov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Galilei blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov. #T4#
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Galilei sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tartakov seems to be looking for submissions.
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Galilei is working away.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Galilei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Galilei is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tartakov misses with an uppercut. Galilei saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Galilei on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Galilei scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one.
Nice defenses there by Galilei.
Galilei looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Galilei on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Galilei on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Galilei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tartakov fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Galilei pinned against the cage. Galilei gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Galilei jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Tartakov swings widly with a right hand
and Galilei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tartakov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tartakov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Galilei. No joy for Tartakov on that attempt.
Galileo Galilei has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.
Galilei throws an overhand right that lands on Tartakov's shoulder, as Tartakov tries to avoid the shot.
Tartakov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Galilei displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tartakov. #T2#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a hook to the side of Galilei's head but Galilei sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheers as Tartakov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Galilei doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov feints and then cracks Galilei's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Galilei down.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tartakov scores with the left hand. Galilei knows he should have avoided that one.
Galilei misses with a kick to the body. #T3#
Galilei scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Galilei avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Galilei continues to drive forward.
Galilei misses with a head kick.
Galilei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tartakov throws out a counter right but Galilei avoids it with no problem.
Tartakov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jab, jab by Tartakov - just one landing.
Galilei misses with a body kick.#T4#
Galilei tests Tartakov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#TD2#
Galilei gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tartakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Galilei holds on and takes a little breather.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Galilei keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Galilei was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A lazy body kick from Galilei #TD2#
so Tartakov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tartakov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Galilei swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Galilei keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov throwing strikes from guard but Galilei blocks nicely.
Tartakov trying to control but Galilei is working from the bottom. #T1#
Galilei wants to hit a sweep here but Tartakov passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Galilei there!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Galilei is looking to escape.
Galilei is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T2#
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Tartakov looking to finish with strikes here!
Galilei is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov 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. #SUB2#
Tartakov goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Galilei turns into him and now he's in Tartakov's guard.
Galilei passes into half guard. #T3#
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galilei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galilei's back!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Tartakov.
Tartakov really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Galilei.#SUB2#
Tartakov is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Galilei defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for the RNC. #T4#
Galilei tries to break free.
Galilei is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Galilei is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Tartakov trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Galilei's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Tartakov's hands.
Well, with Tartakov on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Galilei is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov wants to control the position but Galilei frees himself and scrambles - Tartakov manages to regain control in side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tartakov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: SMASH: Nascimento vs Huust
Date: Aug 20, 2023

#R1#
Schrodinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Schrodinger chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tartakov can pounce on him.
Schrodinger throws the left hand but Tartakov avoids the punch easily.
Schrodinger throws a jab when Tartakov was well out of range.
Schrodinger with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Tartakov to score with a decent uppercut.
Schrodinger moves in looking to clinch but Tartakov pushes him off.
Schrodinger loads up on a big right hand but Tartakov slips the punch.
We've been informed that Schrodinger has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Schrodinger looks to land a combination but Tartakov avoids it well. #TD#
Tartakov gets a double leg takedown into Schrodinger's guard.#SUB2#
Schrodinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Schrodinger working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tartakov.
Tartakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tartakov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Schrodinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov is in close to Schrodinger's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Schrodinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tartakov.
Schrodinger wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Schrodinger's temple.
Schrodinger is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Tartakov perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#It looks like Erwin Schrodinger has been cut.
Tartakov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Schrodinger is defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Schrodinger tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Schrodinger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tartakov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T3#
Schrodinger is trying desperately to improve position.
Tartakov lands a big elbow. #CUT#That has opened up Erwin Schrodinger's cut even more.
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Schrodinger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#CUT#Erwin Schrodinger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Erwin Schrodinger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: SMASH: Tosen vs Hohenthal
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Tartakov slips a jab from Lunak.
Tartakov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lunak defends it well.
Lunak throws a left and a right that both miss #CL2#
and Tartakov counters by moving into the clinch.
Lunak swings wildly with an uppercut but Tartakov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but Tartakov blocks it.
Tartakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lunak is defending well.
Lunak throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tartakov can't get the takedown.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lunak misses with a knee strike.
Tartakov avoiding damage as Lunak throws knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lunak fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Libor Lunak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Old Leg Tartakov.#TD2#
Tartakov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lunak's guard.
Lunak is looking to stand up but Tartakov isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Lunak keeps moving.
Lunak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tartakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lunak is keeping the position for now. #ES#
Lunak has his feet on Tartakov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Nice uppercut there from Lunak.
Nice defenses there by Lunak.
Lunak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2##CL#
Lunak moves into the clinch successfully.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Tartakov is looking for a takedown.
Tartakov is trying to pull guard but Lunak turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lunak scores with a shoulder strike.
Lunak lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lunak tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lunak.
Our sources have told us that Lunak has been working on his elbows in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lunak misses with some punches.
Lunak with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lunak trying to land knees to the body.
Lunak working Tartakov over with knees to the body.
Tartakov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lunak seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Tartakov can turn it around.#KD#
Lunak drops Tartakov with a big knee straight up the middle! Tartakov is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#Tartakov is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Old Leg Tartakov has been cut.
Libor Lunak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lunak cracks Tartakov with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Libor Lunak!

Event: RISE 165
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Mineiro moves in looking to clinch but Tartakov pushes him off.
Mineiro missing with a left hand there. Tartakov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Tartakov misses the target.#CL#
Tartakov moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Mineiro manages to pull guard.
Mineiro has control of Tartakov's left arm, preventing Tartakov from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Mineiro working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Mineiro is looking for a triangle but Tartakov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB2#
Tartakov is sitting in close to Mineiro's body. Mineiro has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Tartakov is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Tartakov is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mineiro.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Elinho Mineiro!

Event: TD 21
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1##CL2#
Tartakov darts in and clinches Newton up against the cage.#BC2#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD#
Newton shoots in and bounces Tartakov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
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.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Newton tries to pass.
Newton throwing strikes from guard but Tartakov blocks nicely.
Newton trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing good reports from Newton'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.
Newton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Tartakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Newton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Our spies down at at Cant Lose MMA inform us that Tartakov has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Newton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tartakov's guard. #T1#
Tartakov is refusing to be controlled, as Newton sits in half guard.
Newton is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tartakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Newton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tartakov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Newton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Tartakov looking for a guillotine here but Newton defends easily.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Newton is proving a slippery customer.
Newton has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Newton looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #T2#
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.
Tartakov working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Newton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Newton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Newton cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Newton's guard. #REVB#
Newton pulls Tartakov in close to his closed guard and prevents Tartakov from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB#
Newton has his foot on Tartakov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tartakov works his way back into a safe position though.
Newton manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Tartakov manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3#
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Newton lands a couple of digs.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here.
Newton wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tartakov 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#
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T4#
Newton won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
The fighters are battling for position here. Newton manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Newton is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Newton scoring with some ground and pound.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Newton is one step ahead there.
Newton slips nicely into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Newton working over Tartakov with some ground and pound. Tartakov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Isaac Newton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Newton tries to keep at a distance but Tartakov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Newton working hard to break the clinch.
Newton drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away.
Tartakov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov looks to throw the jab but Newton is out of range.
Tartakov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Newton.
Tartakov wants to clinch up but Newton keeps it at a distance.
Newton connects with a body shot that sends Tartakov's belly button to the back.#CL2#
Tartakov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Newton, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov leaning against his opponent.
Newton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Newton taking a breather.
Tartakov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Newton avoids it.#T1#
Newton wants to get back to striking at distance but Tartakov won't allow it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Newton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Tartakov's brow.
Tartakov landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Newton is looking to take this one to the mat.#BC2#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Newton misses the body punch
and Newton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Newton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Newton scores with a nice strike.
Tartakov defending well as Newton loads up on a big left hand.
Newton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tartakov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice sprawl there from Tartakov as Newton shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Isaac Newton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartakov tries to clinch but Newton is having none of it.
Newton tries to counter with a takedown but Tartakov is quick to defend against it.
Newton swings for the body but Tartakov moves out of range.
Tartakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Tartakov avoids the body shot from Newton. #TD#
Newton scores with a takedown into Tartakov's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Tartakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Newton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Newton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tartakov is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle but Newton pushes his legs off easily.
Newton throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Newton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tartakov is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Newton engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newton gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov is trying to keep Newton in close.
Tartakov might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Newton haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Newton postures up and lands a big shot to Tartakov's brow.
Newton chips away with some ground and pound.
Newton won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Newton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Newton cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.#ROC#Tartakov is rocked!
Newton passes Tartakov's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Tartakov is still in real trouble! Can Newton finish him?
Tartakov tries to roll over but Newton keeps him under control.
Tartakov seems to have recovered his senses.
Newton is looking to take a break and control but Tartakov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tartakov manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Tartakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Newton defends it easily.
Newton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartakov can do to turn this around?
Newton postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Tartakov covers up, he's hurt! Newton keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Newton and the ref steps in to end the fight! Newton can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Isaac Newton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TD 18
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1##TD#
Tartakov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Planck wants to get back to his feet but Tartakov passes into half guard. #REVB#
Tartakov moves nicely into side control.
Planck tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tartakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Planck is pushing Tartakov's head away, looking to escape. Tartakov manages to hold on to the position though.
Tartakov advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Planck holds on to Tartakov around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Planck wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.#T1#
Planck is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov raining down shots from the mount!
Planck is in a horrible position here. Tartakov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Planck is trying to stand up.
Tartakov with shots to the head and body - Planck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Planck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tartakov is thwarting Planck's attempts to control the position.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but Planck defending well.
Tartakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tartakov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Tartakov tries to pass to full mount but Planck defends it.
Planck looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Planck's temple.
Planck controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Planck wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Planck wants to get back to his feet.
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tartakov scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T3#
Planck is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Planck is trying to stand up here but Tartakov is controlling him well. #SUB2#
Planck actively working from the bottom here.
Planck is staying active underneath Tartakov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov winds up and cracks Planck with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Planck is looking to control Tartakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Planck avoid being mounted?
Tartakov wants to control but Planck is keeping him busy.
Planck wants to get back to his feet.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Planck tries to kick Tartakov off but Tartakov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #T4#
Tartakov is keen to just control but Planck is a slippery customer.
Planck trying to hold on to Tartakov's head to control him but Tartakov postures up.
Planck is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Tartakov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Tartakov's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Planck looking for the choke but no joy.
Planck doesn't have the hooks in and Tartakov manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Planck is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Planck working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tartakov has passed into half guard!
Tartakov stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Tartakov lands a lovely overhand right.
Tartakov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Planck. Planck obviously looking to wear him down.
Max Planck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov throws a lazy right hand but Planck sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Planck misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slow jab from Tartakov misses its intended target.
A nice side step and Planck releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Planck scores with the left hand. Tartakov knows he should have avoided that one.
Planck loads up on a big right hand but Tartakov slips the punch.
Planck on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A big right from Planck misses.
Planck takes a swing at Tartakov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov is looking to clinch but Planck is avoiding it.
Tartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov dives in for a single leg takedown but Planck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Planck misses with an elbow strike.
Planck misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Planck breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Planck's coach down at Hilo Workout Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Planck's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T1#
Planck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Max Planck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Planck misses with a low kick.
Planck is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Planck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A quick step to the side and Tartakov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Planck lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tartakov doesn't seem phased though.
Tartakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Planck lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tartakov circles away quickly and effectively.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Planck avoids it.
Planck is looking to land body kicks.
Planck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tartakov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Planck with a nice calf kick.
Planck works Tartakov's body with a nice hook.
Tartakov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Max Planck has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Planck misses with a series of wild punches.
Planck connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
Planck misses the shot to the body.
Tartakov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Planck has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tartakov finds it's way round the side to connect with Planck's head. #ROC#Planck is rocked!
Tartakov staying out of range there.
Planck is still on wobbly legs! Can Tartakov finish him?
Planck throws a sloppy head kick
and Tartakov rattles Planck with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Planck tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Tartakov dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Planck stiff and motionless on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TD 15
Date: Feb 03, 2023

#R1#
Tartakov misses with a hook.
Tartakov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Anudo feints and then cracks Tartakov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tartakov down.
Anudo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tartakov pinned against the cage. Tartakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Anudo dives in and grabs Tartakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tartakov pushes down on Anudo's head and hops out.
Tartakov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Anudo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tartakov appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anudo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tartakov swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mac Anudo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tartakov scores with a nice right hand.
Anudo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tartakov manages to avoid it.
Tartakov misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Anudo is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Tartakov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov controls Anudo momentarily but Anudo frees himself.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Anudo looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Anudo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov 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 hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Anudo is working hard here to advance position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Anudo won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here. #SUB2#
Tartakov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Anudo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Anudo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving. #T3#
Anudo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Anudo 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.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Anudo tries to pass.
Anudo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tartakov's head.
Anudo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Anudo throwing strikes from guard but Tartakov blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T4#
Anudo with a nice head shot there.
Tartakov is trying to keep Anudo in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Anudo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Anudo wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
Tartakov wants to control but Anudo passes easily into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tartakov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL#
Anudo clinches with his opponent. #BC2#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo throws a body kick that misses.
Tartakov falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Anudo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tartakov is looking to sweep but instead, Anudo has passed into half guard.
Tartakov moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo cracks Tartakov with a solid left hand.
Tartakov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Anudo landing some decent shots from guard. #T1##SUB2#
Tartakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Anudo defends it easily.
Anudo lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Tartakov is looking for a triangle here but Anudo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Tartakov taking a bit of punishment here - Anudo scoring with strikes.
Tartakov prevents Anudo from improving position.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Anudo slows the pace down.
Tartakov takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tartakov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Anudo's best efforts.
Anudo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tartakov can do to turn this around?
Anudo prevents Tartakov from improving his position.
Anudo slips a nice elbow through Tartakov's hands, connecting with Tartakov's forehead.
Nice strikes from Anudo there.
Tartakov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anudo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anudo's back!
Tartakov softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anudo is in bad spot here. #T3#
Tartakov doesn't have the hooks in and Anudo manages to turn into his guard.
Tartakov wants to sweep here but Anudo controlling him for the moment.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Anudo's guard. #REVB#
Mac Anudo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Anudo keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Anudo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Anudo managing to control the position.
Tartakov trying to control but Anudo is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB#
Tartakov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Anudo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tartakov has managed to get both his arms back between Anudo's legs - danger averted.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Anudo is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Anudo slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.#REVR#
Anudo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tartakov's head.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mac Anudo dominated that second round.
That's time! Anudo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL2#
Tartakov darts in and clinches Anudo up against the cage.
Anudo is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Tartakov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Anudo has Tartakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tartakov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anudo avoiding damage as Tartakov throws knees to the body.
Anudo can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Anudo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Anudo throws a strike but Tartakov avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Anudo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#T1#
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tartakov is trying to improve his position.
Anudo tries to move into full mount but can't pass Tartakov's legs.
Tartakov is looking to regain half guard here but Anudo keeps moving and retains side control.
Tartakov is trying to work for a sweep but Anudo has mounted him!
Old Leg Tartakov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Tartakov can't escape the position.
Anudo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tartakov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Anudo tries to control but Tartakov wriggling away.
Anudo is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Tartakov can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Anudo looking to control but Tartakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB#
Anudo has hold of Tartakov's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tartakov manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Anudo breaks from Tartakov's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Anudo with a couple of short strikes.
Tartakov regains half guard.
Anudo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Anudo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Anudo wants to control but Tartakov is keeping him busy. #T4#
Tartakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Anudo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tartakov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Anudo is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Anudo advances to half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Anudo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anudo, 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Anudo!
A victorious Mac Anudo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Highland 219
Date: Dec 30, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross. #CUT#It looks like Dan Dinklage has been cut.#CL#
Tartakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Tartakov with a knee to the head.
Dinklage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dinklage has a couple of punches blocked by Tartakov.
Tartakov gets underhooks to prevent Dinklage's takedown attempt.
Tartakov has Dinklage pressed against the cage, preventing Dinklage from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dinklage misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dinklage tries a body shot but Tartakov blocks it. #BC#
Tartakov manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Tartakov has Dinklage up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Tartakov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Tartakov misses.
Dinklage is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dinklage tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Dinklage counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Tartakov!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tartakov is not content to let Dinklage control the position. #T1#
Dinklage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Dinklage scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tartakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinklage off and has taken his back!
Tartakov gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Tartakov misses with punches from the back.
Dinklage controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad spot.
A lull in the action here.
Dinklage is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Tartakov off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.#T2##SUB#
Dinklage is in a bad position with Tartakov working for a choke. Dinklage manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Tartakov controls Dinklage momentarily but Dinklage frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dinklage is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tartakov is trying to keep Dinklage in close. #SUB#
Tartakov looking for a guillotine here but Dinklage defends easily. #T3#
Dinklage slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dinklage working the head and body with strikes.
Tartakov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Dinklage off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Tartakov working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Dinklage is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T4#
Tartakov throwing sloppy strikes.
Tartakov connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Dinklage to escape the position.
Dinklage grimaces as he takes a shot to the body. #SUB#
Tartakov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Tartakov throwing sloppy strikes. #SUB#
Tartakov is persistently looking for the submission but Dinklage is defending it well.
Even with his hooks in, Tartakov manages to miss with strikes from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Dinklage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Tartakov misses with a hook.#CL2#
Dinklage closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Dinklage.
Tartakov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tartakov misses with a knee to the head.
Tartakov lands a nice elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tartakov throws an elbow but misses.
Dinklage prevents a takedown attempt there. #BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tartakov lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov looks to land a left hand but Dinklage moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Dinklage gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tartakov misses with a knee strike. #TD2#
Dinklage has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Tartakov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinklage gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes. #T1#
Tartakov is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Dinklage lands with a hammerfist to the side of Tartakov's head.#ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Dinklage is raining down hard shots and and Tartakov has had enough - he's tapped out due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dan Dinklage!
A very excited looking Dan Dinklage made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Highland 208
Date: Nov 18, 2022

#R1#
Feynman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Feynman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tartakov tries to counter with a takedown but Feynman is quick to defend against it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tartakov. Feynman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Feynman but Feynman pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tartakov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Feynman.
Feynman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tartakov counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feynman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #TD#
and Tartakov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Feynman really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tartakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Feynman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Feynman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tartakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Feynman is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Tartakov is working hard here to advance position.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov trying to control but Feynman is working from the bottom.
Tartakov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tartakov is pushing down on Feynman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Feynman is fighting to maintain full guard but Tartakov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tartakov is nestled in close to Feynman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#CUT#It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Feynman is trying to control but can't.
Feynman has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tartakov is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Feynman!
Tartakov tries to control but Feynman wriggling away. #T2#
Tartakov scoring with strikes but Feynman is staying in there.
Tartakov cracks Feynman with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Feynman is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Feynman slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Tartakov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Feynman tries to roll over but Tartakov keeps him under control.
Tartakov keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Feynman is looking to escape.
Feynman felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tartakov passes the guard and advances to mount! #T3#
Feynman is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tartakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT#That has opened up Richard Feynman's cut even more.
Tartakov lands a nice shot to the head. #CUT#Richard Feynman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Richard Feynman's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Highland 201
Date: Oct 21, 2022

Erwin Schrodinger really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 268.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Old Leg Tartakov was cancelled.

Event: Highland 196
Date: Oct 02, 2022

#R1##KD2#
Fedetenko cracks Tartakov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fedetenko has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tartakov to stand back up!
Fedetenko misses with a looping left.
Fedetenko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tartakov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fedetenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tartakov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Tartakov connects with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tartakov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Fedetenko is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tartakov with a body shot.
Fedetenko throws a big shot that misses.
Fedetenko checks a leg kick nicely.
Fedetenko displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tartakov.
Fedetenko connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Tartakov out cold! This one is over in a flash!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladamir Fedetenko!
A relieved looking Vladamir Fedetenko thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: TR84: Labor Day Bonanza
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1##TD#
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tartakov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tartakov stands and throws Akin's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Akin avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Tartakov.
Tartakov throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov taking a breather here.
Akin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tartakov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T1#
Tartakov wants to control but Akin is keeping him busy.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tartakov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tartakov in side control, throwing shots but Akin defends.
Tartakov lands some shots froms side control.
Akin prevents Tartakov from improving position.
Tartakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Tartakov has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Akin is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Tartakov yanks on the arm and Akin is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Tartakov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 103 Old Leg vs Newton
Date: Aug 13, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Newton shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Tartakov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Newton scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Tartakov to see if he's OK.
Newton lands some shots froms side control.
Newton trying to control the position but Tartakov is working away.
Newton lands a few punches from side control.
Tartakov is looking to regain half guard here but Newton keeps moving and retains side control.
Newton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Tartakov tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tartakov is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Newton landing a few strikes. #T1#
Newton taking a breather here.
Tartakov taking a bit of punishment here - Newton scoring with strikes. #ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Newton scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Tartakov is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Newton can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Isaac Newton!
Isaac Newton is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Isaac Newton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 99
Date: Jul 20, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
As Tartakov backs off Anudo throws a huge counter combo but Tartakov manages to avoid it all.
Tartakov wants to slow Anudo down by chopping away at his legs.
Old Leg Tartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Anudo moves out of range easily.
Tartakov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Anudo is out of range.
Tartakov misses with a body kick.
Anudo moves out of range of the leg kick from Tartakov.
Anudo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Anudo checks a low kick from Tartakov.
Anudo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo is looking to slow Tartakov down with leg kicks.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Tartakov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tartakov throws a poor cross that misses
and Anudo counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Anudo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tartakov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Tartakov darts in looking for a takedown but Anudo gets double underhooks and turns Tartakov into the cage.
Tartakov can't find room to land a body shot as Anudo controls the action.
Tartakov wants a takedown but no success here.
Anudo is pushing Tartakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The referee calls for Anudo to work.
Tartakov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Anudo being controlled against the cage.
Anudo effectively controlling the action here.#T2#
Tartakov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Anudo stalling. #BC#
Tartakov breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Anudo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Anudo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Anudo throws a solid leg kick but Tartakov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anudo.
Anudo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Anudo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tartakov misses with a hook.#T3#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tartakov.
Anudo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tartakov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anudo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that misses.
Tartakov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tartakov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tartakov throws a leg kick
and Anudo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tartakov.
Anudo feints a counter leg kick.
Tartakov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick
and Anudo counters with a one-two to the body.
Tartakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Anudo circles away.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4#
Tartakov throws a front kick aimed at Anudo's knee but Anudo avoids it well.
Anudo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Tartakov misses with a hook
and Anudo counters with a good low kick that Tartakov was not able to check.
Tartakov tries for a takedown but Anudo circles away easily
and Anudo counters with a low kick, right behind Tartakov 's knee.
Tartakov doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Anudo counters with a nice leg kick.
Tartakov is breathing heavily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tartakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
Anudo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tartakov.
Tartakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Anudo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A low kick from Tartakov is predictable there
and Anudo counters with a thumping low kick.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
As Tartakov backs off Anudo throws a huge counter combo but Tartakov manages to avoid it all.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Anudo avoids the body shot from Tartakov.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Anudo blocks the low kick.
Tartakov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Anudo defends well and Tartakov ends up having to push Anudo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tartakov struggles to land a body shot inside as Anudo controls his hands.
Anudo prevents the takedown attempt.
Tartakov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The referee is keeping an eye on Anudo - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Anudo is pushing Tartakov up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tartakov dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Anudo or not. #T1#
Anudo blocks a body shot from Tartakov.
Tartakov is trying to break the clinch but Anudo has him pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tartakov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tartakov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tartakov is trying to break the clinch but Anudo has him pressed against the cage.
Tartakov being controlled against the cage.
Tartakov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tartakov wants to break the clinch but can't. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tartakov misses with a punch on the inside. #BC#
Tartakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Anudo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tartakov.
Tartakov works over Anudo's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT#It looks like Mac Anudo has been cut.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Anudo can do to turn this around?
Tartakov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tartakov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anudo takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo avoids a kick to the body.
Tartakov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anudo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Anudo ducks under a wild hook from Tartakov.
Tartakov goes for a double leg but Anudo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Anudo continues to drive forward.
Anudo feints a counter leg kick.
Anudo leaning his opponent against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Anudo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anudo as Tartakov tries to tie him up.
Anudo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Anudo as Tartakov tries to tie him up. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Tartakov has clasped his hands together around Anudo's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Anudo is looking to reverse the position.
Anudo being controlled for a moment. #SUB#
Tartakov swings around for an armbar but Anudo sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tartakov's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anudo controls the pace.
Anudo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mac Anudo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Tartakov throws a jab but it's blocked by Anudo.
Anudo tries a quick counter leg kick but Tartakov is wise to it.
Tartakov tries to score with a low kick but Anudo moves his leg out of the way.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Anudo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Anudo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov backing away here, and Anudo unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Tartakov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anudo was well out of range. Poor timing from Tartakov.
Anudo wants to counter the offense by Tartakov and move into the clinch position.
Anudo lands a leg kick that knocks Tartakov off balance momentarily.
Tartakov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tartakov throws a low kick but Anudo avoids it.
Anudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#T1#
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Tartakov is predictable there
and Anudo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tartakov's knee momentarily.
Tartakov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Anudo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Anudo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tartakov. Tartakov obviously looking to wear him down.
Anudo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tartakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov misses with a leg kick.
Anudo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tartakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Anudo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tartakov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Old Leg Tartakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Tartakov fails with the takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Tartakov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Anudo doesn't seem bothered though.
Tartakov throws a body punch but Anudo moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Anudo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Tartakov takes a swing at Anudo's ribcage but misses.
Tartakov is looking to chop away at Anudo's legs.
Anudo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anudo checks the leg kick.
Anudo moves out of range as Tartakov throws a body kick.
Anudo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Anudo.
Mac Anudo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tartakov works Anudo's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tartakov shoots for a takedown but Anudo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Tartakov misses the body punch
and Anudo counters with an outside leg kick.
Anudo checks a leg kick.
Anudo flicks out a counter leg kick but Tartakov steps away.
Tartakov throws a hook but Anudo blocks it.
Tartakov misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Anudo counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Anudo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
Tartakov misses with a body shot
and Anudo counters with a good low kick that Tartakov was not able to check.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a leg kick but Anudo checks it.
Tartakov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tartakov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Tartakov thows a leg kick but Anudo checks it
and Anudo counters with a series of strikes. Tartakov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov sets himself, and Anudo steps forward looking for the clinch! Tartakov avoids it this time.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anudo.
Tartakov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Anudo checks it well.
Anudo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tartakov thows a leg kick but Anudo checks it
and Anudo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tartakov thinking.
Tartakov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anudo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Tartakov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tartakov throws a leg kick
and Anudo counters with an inside leg kick.
Mac Anudo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tartakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Anudo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Old Leg Tartakov.
Well Tartakov 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 94 Feynman vs Tartakov
Date: Jul 04, 2022

#R1##TD2#
Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Feynman's guard.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Feynman swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tartakov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tartakov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tartakov scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tartakov is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Feynman is pulling down on Tartakov's head to control his posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Feynman keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully. #T1#
Tartakov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Feynman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#TD2#
Tartakov manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Feynman on his heels. He'll look to pass Feynman's guard now, I'm sure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Tartakov 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.
Feynman trying to keep a closed guard but Tartakov is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Feynman working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tartakov.
Tartakov passes Feynman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tartakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Feynman's head.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T3#
Feynman has hold of Tartakov's hands but Tartakov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Feynman on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Feynman tries to get out of the position.
Tartakov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tartakov is looking to advance position but Feynman won't allow it.
Tartakov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Feynman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tartakov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tartakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T4#
Tartakov raining down shots from the mount!
Tartakov looking to finish Feynman with some ground and pound. This is bad for Feynman!
Tartakov content just to control the position here. #SUB2#
Tartakov has control of Feynman's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Feynman regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tartakov looking to finish with strikes here!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Tartakov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Feynman swivels and escapes.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Feynman tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Feynman manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Tartakov dives in and scores a takedown into Feynman's guard.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to free his leg and advance position but Feynman is retaining full guard.
Feynman trying to keep a closed guard but Tartakov is proving a slippery customer.
Tartakov pushing down on Feynman's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T1#
Tartakov wants to take a breather but Feynman is having none of it.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tartakov wants to free his trapped foot but Feynman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tartakov has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tartakov breaks from Feynman's wrist control and lands an elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Richard Feynman has been cut.
Old Leg Tartakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poor strikes thrown by Tartakov there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help! #SUB2#
Feynman tries to improve his position but Tartakov has taken his back! Tartakov has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Feynman tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Tartakov pushes Feynman away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Old Leg Tartakov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jun 25, 2022

#R1#
Nice jab there from Quama.
Quama drops Tartakov with a naaaaasty hook - Tartakov is in real trouble here! Quama dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiase Quama!
A very excited looking Kiase Quama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jun 24, 2022

#R1#
Abbott throws a lazy right hand but Tartakov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tartakov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tartakov fails with a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Abbott gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Tartakov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tartakov stopping the sweep attempt from Abbott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tartakov trying to control but Abbott is working from the bottom.
Tartakov chips away with some ground and pound.#T1#
Tartakov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Abbott pulls Tartakov in close to prevent any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbott is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abbott keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Abbott is pulling down on Tartakov's head. It's preventing any offense from Tartakov, at least for the moment.
Tartakov with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
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.
Tartakov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Abbott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Abbott tries to get out of the position.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Abbott is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abbott falls off balance throwing a combination #TD2#
and Tartakov counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Abbott is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Tartakov jumps into side control!#SUB2#
Tartakov has an Americana. Abbott didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Tartakov is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Tartakov hooks up with any of them at the after show party.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Old Leg Tartakov!
During a confident post fight interview, Old Leg Tartakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: The Island Season 13, 265 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jun 23, 2022

#R1#
Mcfaul scores with a sloppy right hand. Tartakov should have avoided that one.
Mcfaul looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov darts in looking for a takedown but Mcfaul gets double underhooks and turns Tartakov into the cage.
Tartakov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mcfaul throws out the jab.
Mcfaul connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tartakov slips under a jab from Mcfaul.
Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#TD2#
Tartakov gets a takedown into half guard.
Tartakov is pressing down on Mcfaul's thigh, looking to free his foot. Mcfaul is holding on for now.
Mcfaul knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tartakov on the ground.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T1#
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#CUT2#It looks like Dustin Mcfaul has been cut.
Tartakov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mcfaul's head.
Mcfaul won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
Tartakov moves nicely into side control. #SUB2#
Tartakov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tartakov grinds an elbow into Mcfaul's temple.
Tartakov has knee on belly and moves into mount. #T2#
Tartakov looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tartakov wants to control the pace but Mcfaul is squirming around nicely.
Tartakov looking to finish Mcfaul with some ground and pound. This is bad for Mcfaul!
Tartakov postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Mcfaul is out cold - huge knockout for Tartakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
Our winner, Old Leg Tartakov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFC 91 Tartakov vs Smith
Date: Jun 14, 2022

#R1#
Smith throws a hook but Tartakov blocks it.
Smith has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Smith lands a nice looking body shot. #KD2#
Smith drops Tartakov with a beautiful combination! Tartakov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Smith is looking for the KO!#ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!#TD#
Tartakov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Oh Tartakov is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tartakov is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tartakov avoids the attempt from Smith to control.
Tartakov seems to have got his legs back now.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there. #CUT#It looks like Oliver Smith has been cut.
Tartakov lands a big elbow.
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Tartakov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smith hang on?#ROC#Smith is rocked!#CUT#That has opened up Oliver Smith's cut even more.
Tartakov postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Smith bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Tartakov and the fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
An out of breath Old Leg Tartakov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Oliver Smith had this to say: 'You win some you lose some. I will be back and I am going sleep some of you fools.'.

Event: VFC 81 Caruga vs Souza
Date: May 23, 2022

#R1#
Vieira fails with a takedown attempt.
Vieira shoots in but no luck this time. #TD#
Tartakov closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vieira to the mat! Vieira manages to get full guard.
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.
Vieira wants to sweep but no luck.
Tartakov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vieira is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vieira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tartakov stands up over Vieira, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Vieira is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov stands and throws Vieira's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Vieira tries to improve position but can't. #T1#
Tartakov wants to control but Vieira is keeping him busy.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov cracks Vieira with a big elbow.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov advances nicely into full mount.
Tartakov with shots to the head and body - Vieira looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Vieira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Vieira tries to break free.
Vieira is still trying to improve position.
Tartakov 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.
Vieira is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Tartakov lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Tartakov is hanging on to Vieira's back as he tries to escape.
Tartakov landing with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vieira is in bad spot here.
Tartakov is trying to stick to Vieira's back but Vieira is turning into Tartakov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Tartakov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Vieira.
Tartakov wants to sweep but no luck.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Vieira tries to pass.
Tartakov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #T3##SUB#
Tartakov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Vieira gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Vieira from controlling successfully.
Vieira looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB#
Vieira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vieira is pushing down on Tartakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tartakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Vieira has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tartakov is looking for a sweep. Vieira is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Vieira trying to mount his opponent but Tartakov defends it.
Tartakov tries to roll over but Vieira keeps him under control.#T4#
Vieira working over Tartakov with some ground and pound. Tartakov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Vieira wants to free his trapped foot but Tartakov is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Tartakov moves into full guard.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Tartakov is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vieira postures up.
Vieira looking to pass the guard.
Tartakov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Tartakov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Vieira shoots in looking for a takedown. Tartakov tries to sprawl out of it but Vieira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tartakov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tartakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vieira.
Eli Vieira is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vieira fails with the takedown
and Tartakov counters with a stiff right hand.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eli Vieira.#CL#
Vieira gets tackled into the cage by Tartakov. Tartakov maintains the clinch.
Vieira can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira goes for a takedown attempt but Tartakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL#
Tartakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tartakov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Vieira goes for a takedown attempt but Tartakov pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vieira throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tartakov's waist but Tartakov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Vieira off to one side. #CL#
Tartakov moves into range and clinches up with Vieira.
Tartakov throws an elbow that misses. #TD#
Tartakov gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tartakov controlling the action here.
Tartakov tries to pass to full mount but Vieira defends it. #SUB2#
Vieira looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tartakov is looking to take a break and control but Vieira is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Tartakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vieira!
Vieira is trying desperately to improve position.
The referee warns Vieira that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vieira is working to get back to half guard. #T3#
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Vieira has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Tartakov is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Vieira. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Old Leg Tartakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tartakov trying to control momentarily.
Vieira rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Vieira is trying to get back to full guard.
Vieira has a hand on Tartakov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tartakov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Vieira is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tartakov looking to control but Vieira is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tartakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Tartakov wants to control the pace but Vieira is squirming around nicely.
Tartakov punishing his opponent with strikes.
Vieira is looking to get to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov scoring with strikes but Vieira is staying in there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Vieira enables Tartakov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Vieira manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Tartakov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Vieira keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Tartakov trying to control but Vieira is working from the bottom.
Vieira is looking to sweep but instead, Tartakov has passed into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well. #T1#
Vieira regains full guard. Nicely done.
Vieira keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Vieira looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Tartakov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Vieira is defending well.
Vieira wants to improve his position but Tartakov is controlling well. #T3#
Vieira wants to get back to full guard but Tartakov has mounted him!
Vieira keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tartakov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #SUB#
Tartakov working for a guillotine from mount but Vieira is in no mood to give up.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vieira can do to turn this around?
Tartakov trying to control but Vieira is having none of it. #T4#
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tartakov controlling the pace for now.
Vieira can't escape the position.
Vieira tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Vieira tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Eli Vieira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vieira is squirming around, avoiding Tartakov's attempts to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tartakov 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:26
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 72 Old Leg vs Feynn
Date: Apr 29, 2022

#R1#
Feynman throws an overhand right that lands on Tartakov's shoulder, as Tartakov tries to avoid the shot.
Feynman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tartakov.
Tartakov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Feynman fails in his attempt to clinch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#KD2#
Feynman cracks Tartakov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tartakov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Feynman finish him? #ROC2#Tartakov is rocked!
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov motions for Feynman to come forward. Tartakov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tartakov fails with the takedown#CL2#
and Feynman holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Feynman fails to land.
Tartakov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Feynman is pressed up against the cage. Tartakov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Feynman down to the mat. Feynman avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Old Leg Tartakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Feynman walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Tartakov drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Feynman swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Tartakov's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Feynman!
Richard Feynman is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Richard Feynman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: VFC 64 Tartakov vs Isle
Date: Apr 11, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tartakov.
Isle misses with a straight right.
Tartakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tartakov throws the left hand but Isle avoids the punch easily.
Isle misses with an uppercut.
Isle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tartakov.
Tartakov closes this distance looking for a takedown but Isle circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
Isle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Isle throws a shot from downtown. Tartakov moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Isle gets caught flat footed, as Tartakov shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Isle trying to keep a closed guard but Tartakov is proving a slippery customer. #T1#
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Isle is keeping the position.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Isle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Isle wants to stand and escape but Tartakov is having none of it.
Isle keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Tartakov lands a couple of elbows.#CUT#It looks like Thomas Isle has been cut.
Tartakov pushing down on Isle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Isle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Isle avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tartakov.
Isle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tartakov lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tartakov is taking a breather. Isle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Tartakov prevents Isle from improving his position.
Tartakov moves into full mount! Isle won't be happy about that! #T3#
Tartakov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Isle hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov is in the full mount, landing strikes. #SUB#
Tartakov with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tartakov thowing shots but they're missing.
Isle holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tartakov tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Tartakov 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.
Tartakov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Isle's face. #T4#
Isle wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.
Isle wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Tartakov.
Tartakov postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Isle looks a forlorn figure. #CUT#The cut above Thomas Isle's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Tartakov landing punches. #CUT#Thomas Isle's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Thomas Isle's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 56 Old Leg vs Silva
Date: Mar 27, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tartakov moves into the clinch.
Tartakov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tartakov scores with a hook to the body.
Silva blocks an elbow strike from Tartakov.
Silva managing to block the knees to the body from Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a hook that snaps the head of Silva backwards.
Tartakov misses with some punches. #BC#
Tartakov breaks the clinch.
Tartakov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Tartakov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Check out the look on Tartakov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Silva struggling a bit here.
Silva manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Silva is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Tartakov thows a huge punch but Silva dodges it nicely.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov trying to mount his opponent but Silva defends it.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Silva is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov working over Silva with some ground and pound. Silva looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tartakov trying to control the action but Silva is working from the bottom.
Silva tries to roll over but Tartakov keeps him under control.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T3#
Silva is not content to let Tartakov control the position.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Silva trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov is taking a breather. Silva says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Silva looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva is looking for a sweep. Tartakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
Tartakov throws a series of punches but Silva avoids them all with ease.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tartakov feints and then cracks Silva's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Silva down.
Jackson Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt. #CL#
Tartakov gets a clinch.
Silva drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tartakov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Tartakov throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tartakov after a bit of a struggle.
Tartakov has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Silva after a bit of a struggle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice body kick from Tartakov.
Tartakov throws a chopping leg kick but Silva manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Silva fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tartakov avoids it really well and circles away.
Silva looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tartakov is fending him off so far but Silva persists. Nope, Tartakov circles away and we're back to standing.
Silva changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tartakov tries to avoid it but Silva manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tartakov to the ground. Tartakov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
Tartakov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tartakov throws a leg kick which misses Silva's front leg but catches the back leg as Silva tries to avoid it.
Tartakov is looking to clinch.
Tartakov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tartakov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva checks the leg kick.
Silva shoots for a double leg takedown but Tartakov sprawls well. He's pushed Silva's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tartakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Silva paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tartakov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Silva manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T1#
Tartakov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva. #CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and clinches.
Silva can't break the clinch.
Tartakov throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Silva breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
And Silva tries to counter it with a takedown but Tartakov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tartakov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Silva checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Tartakov throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tartakov defends well and Silva ends up having to push Tartakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tartakov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Silva darts in looking for a takedown but Tartakov gets double underhooks and turns Silva into the cage.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
A clash of legs there as Silva blocks the low kick.
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Tartakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Old Leg Tartakov is winning the standup battle so far.
Silva shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Tartakov pinned against the cage. Tartakov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T2#
Tartakov misses with a kick to the body. #TD#
Tartakov closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Silva's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tartakov cracks Silva with a solid left hand.
Old Leg Tartakov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Silva has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Tartakov has passed into side control.
Silva is trying to improve his position.
Tartakov works to advance to full mount. Silva defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Tartakov tries to control but Silva wriggling away. #T3#
Silva is in a horrible position here. Tartakov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Silva wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.
A nice elbow there by Tartakov.
Silva tries to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tartakov tries to control but Silva wriggling away.
Silva really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4#
Tartakov breaks from Silva's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tartakov cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Tartakov tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Silva with that takedown attempt.
Tartakov throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Silva is defended easily by Tartakov.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Silva.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Silva.
Tartakov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Silva in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov digs a good body shot into Silva's ribs.#CL#
Tartakov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Tartakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva shoots in and drives through. Tartakov sprawls well.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Tartakov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tartakov defends well and Silva ends up having to push Tartakov into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Tartakov digs a good hook to Silva's body. #TD#
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Silva did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Silva makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Silva.
Tartakov working some strikes from top position.
Tartakov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.
Tartakov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tartakov drops an elbow to the side of Silva's head.
Tartakov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Tartakov passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Silva!
Tartakov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Silva is bucking up trying to escape but Tartakov cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
BOOM! Tartakov connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Tartakov lands with some strikes.
Tartakov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tartakov lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent. #T3#
Silva is looking to get to half guard.
Tartakov is landing with some decent strikes but Silva is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tartakov lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Tartakov unloading with bombs!#ROC#Silva is rocked!
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Tartakov's attempts to control the action.
Tartakov lands a nice shot to the head.
Silva is still in real trouble! Can Tartakov finish him?
Tartakov cracks Silva with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Silva seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Tartakov working the ground and pound effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tartakov softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Silva is out cold! Tartakov jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Old Leg Tartakov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: VFC 50 Tartakov vs Gigolo
Date: Mar 19, 2022

#R1##CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Gigolo back into the cage.#BC#
Tartakov breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Gigolo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tartakov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gigolo content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gigolo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Tartakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Gigolo wants to take a breather but Tartakov is having none of it. #SUB#
Tartakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gigolo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Tartakov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gigolo controlling from the top position.
Tartakov wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Tartakov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tartakov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gigolo is one step ahead there.
Tartakov working a defensive guard but Gigolo manages to pass into side control anyway.
Check out the look on Gigolo's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov has his arm trapped.
Tartakov is looking to reverse the position.
Gigolo wants to stand but Tartakov is controlling his arm.#T3#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Gigolo trying to control the position but Tartakov is working away. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gigolo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gigolo wants to counter with a clinch but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov misses with a series of wild punches.
Tartakov looks to land a left hand but Gigolo moved out of range nicely.
Gigolo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Tartakov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tartakov has a couple of punches blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gigolo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#TD#
Tartakov tightens his grip and picks Gigolo up, before dumping him to the ground. Gigolo manages to land in guard. #T4#
Gigolo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Gigolo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gigolo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there.
Gigolo has his hands on Tartakov's head, controlling the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gigolo's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
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 Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch lands to the side of Gigolo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tartakov shoots in looking for a takedown. Gigolo tries to sprawl out of it but Tartakov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gigolo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gigolo misses with a takedown attempt
and Tartakov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tartakov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Gigolo.
Tartakov pushes Gigolo away with a front kick.
Tartakov misses with a straight left.
Gigolo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tartakov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gigolo can do to turn this around?#TD2#
Tartakov gets caught flat footed, as Gigolo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Gigolo trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Gigolo is pushing down on Tartakov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tartakov is fighting to maintain full guard but Gigolo has managed to sneak the leg through.#T1#
Tartakov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Tartakov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gigolo is not content to let Tartakov control the position.
Tartakov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Gigolo is defending well.
Tartakov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T2#
Gigolo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Tartakov there.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gigolo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gigolo is trying to stand up here but Tartakov is controlling him well.
Gigolo trying to control here. #T3#
Tartakov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Gigolo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tartakov.
Gigolo is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Gigolo is thowing punches from the bottom. Tartakov grabs hold of a loose arm and pivots for an armbar! It's tight and Gigolo has to tap! Superb work there from Tartakov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Old Leg Tartakov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: VFC 41 Come Get Your Belt
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Blancho clinches up with Tartakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Tartakov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blancho backwards.
Blancho taking a breather.
Tartakov misses with an elbow over the top.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Tartakov. #CUT#It looks like Igor Blancho has been cut.
Tartakov lands an elbow just above Blancho 's eye. #TD#
Tartakov tightens his grip and picks Blancho up, before dumping him to the ground. Blancho manages to land in guard.
Blancho wants to stand and escape but Tartakov is having none of it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Tartakov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Blancho holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Tartakov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blancho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blancho trying to control but Tartakov is working from the bottom.
Blancho working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Blancho trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Elite Island Gym inform me that Blancho has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tartakov trying to keep a closed guard but Blancho is proving a slippery customer. #T2#
Blancho content to stall in guard here.
Blancho keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tartakov's head.
Blancho trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blancho missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tartakov looking for a sweep. Not yet Tartakov, not yet.
Tartakov keeping full guard, as Blancho tries to pass.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB#
Tartakov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Blancho can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Blancho won't allow Tartakov to sweep him here.
Blancho looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown but Tartakov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.#TD2#
Blancho scores with a takedown into Tartakov's guard.
Blancho trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho is looking to pass into half guard but Tartakov pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tartakov is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Blancho looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T4##SUB2#
Blancho isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tartakov stacks Blancho on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tartakov!
Tartakov throwing strikes but Blancho manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Blancho working the head and body with strikes.
Blancho wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Tartakov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho cracks Tartakov with a big elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Igor Blancho will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blancho swats away the attempt to clinch by Tartakov.#CL#
Tartakov takes the fight into the clinch.
Blancho blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blancho tries for a takedown. No joy.
Blancho wants a takedown.
Tartakov gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Blancho.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Tartakov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Blancho is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Blancho is stalling here. #T1#
Blancho is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Blancho pulls guard.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving.
Tartakov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blancho keeping full guard, as Tartakov tries to pass.
Tartakov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blancho's head.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Blancho looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tartakov is one step ahead there. #T2#
Tartakov chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blancho is on top in guard. #REVB#
Igor Blancho has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blancho stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Blancho connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Blancho postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tartakov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Blancho, into his guard. #REVR#
Blancho controls Tartakov momentarily but Tartakov frees himself. #T3#
Blancho pulls Tartakov in close to prevent any damage.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Blancho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blancho's guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blancho controlling the position for now.
Blancho is looking to control Tartakov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blancho avoid being mounted?
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Blancho's temple.
Tartakov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tartakov pulls his head out easily.
Blancho misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blancho is trying to maintain the position but Tartakov is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tartakov counters with a straight right hand.
Igor Blancho is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice jab there from Tartakov.
Blancho shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tartakov defends it nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tartakov or perhaps it was just good defense by Blancho, which made it look bad.
Blancho unleashes a big counter combination but Tartakov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tartakov doesn't manage to clinch there - Blancho circles away.
Tartakov's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Tartakov duly obliges.
Tartakov wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tartakov as he jumps to the side.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tartakov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Tartakov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blancho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tartakov wants to clinch.
Blancho takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tartakov stuffs the takedown attempt from Blancho. Blancho gets slowly back to his feet. #CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Blancho back into the cage.#TD2#
Blancho gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Tartakov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blancho is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Blancho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2##SUB#
Tartakov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Blancho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tartakov bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Blancho's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a triangle here but Tartakov uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T3#
Who's going to make the next move?
Blancho gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Tartakov is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Blancho is just riding it out for now. Tartakov eventually gives up the hold.
Tartakov prevents Blancho from improving his position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tartakov is stalling here. Blancho is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Tartakov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Blancho has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Blancho takes a little break here. Tartakov wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Blancho tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Blancho has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Blancho takes a shot to the body in his stride. #TD2#
Blancho manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tartakov on his heels. He'll look to pass Tartakov's guard now, I'm sure.
Blancho stays in close to Tartakov's body and controls the position.
Blancho wants to control from the top but Tartakov keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Tartakov is retaining full guard. #T1#
Blancho scoring with some ground and pound.
Blancho in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blancho throws a strike but Tartakov rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Blancho throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Blancho is trying to keep Tartakov in close.
Blancho trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Tartakov scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tartakov defends well.
Blancho wants to stand but Tartakov is controlling the position. #T2#
Blancho controls Tartakov momentarily but Tartakov frees himself.
Tartakov wants to control from the top but Blancho keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tartakov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Good leg kick by Tartakov.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Tartakov circles away easily
and Blancho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T3##TD2#
Blancho shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Blancho from controlling successfully.
Blancho stands and throws Tartakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
Blancho swings around for an armbar but Tartakov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Blancho's guard.
Blancho is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Blancho trying to keep a closed guard but Tartakov is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
Tartakov works over Blancho with some ground and pound from guard.
Tartakov throwing strikes but missing.
Blancho tries to strike from the bottom.
Blancho is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB2#
Blancho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tartakov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tartakov postures up in Blancho's guard and throws a big left but Blancho blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Old Leg Tartakov will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Igor Blancho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5##TD2#
Blancho is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Tartakov's half guard.
Blancho sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Blancho throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Blancho is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Blancho is trying to work for a kimura but Tartakov is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blancho lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov is refusing to be controlled, as Blancho sits in half guard.
Blancho sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tartakov defending well though.
Blancho tries to pass to full mount but Tartakov defends it.
Tartakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tartakov.
Blancho with a flurry of punches that miss.
Old Leg Tartakov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Blancho tries to free his leg and advance position but Tartakov is retaining full guard.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Blancho clinches with his opponent.
Tartakov misses with the head strike.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Tartakov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Blancho fights it off and pushes away nicely. #CL#
Tartakov clinches.
Blancho has Tartakov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tartakov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Blancho controlling the action here for a moment.
Blancho wants to take the fight to the mat but Tartakov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Old Leg Tartakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Igor Blancho.
Blancho stops a takedown attempt from Tartakov.
Tartakov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Blancho is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Blancho tries for a takedown but Tartakov manages to get underhooks. #BC#
Tartakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tartakov displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blancho.
Blancho is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T4#
Blancho gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tartakov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blancho's knee momentarily.
Tartakov lands a head shot.
Blancho doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tartakov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A nice leg kick from Tartakov, right into the meat of the thigh. #CL#
Tartakov closes the distance and pushes Blancho back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Tartakov.
Blancho goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tartakov prevents it. #TD#
Tartakov has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Blancho clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Igor Blancho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blancho trying to control the hands but Tartakov won't let him.

And that's the end of the fight!
Old Leg Tartakov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tartakov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 48:47
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 49:47
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 22 Go Big
Date: Feb 19, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tartakov misses with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Tartakov throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD#
Tartakov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Fistle trying to control from the bottom.
Fistle wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov trying to mount his opponent but Fistle defends it.
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB#
Tartakov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tartakov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fistle looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fistle is trying to get back to full guard.
Tartakov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Fistle taking some punishment here, with Tartakov in his half guard.
Tartakov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tartakov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fistle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Fistle is looking to improve his position.
Fistle controlling the position for now.
Fistle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tartakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tartakov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fistle wants to get back to full guard.
Tartakov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tartakov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fistle trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Fistle tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Fistle is working to get back to half guard.
Tartakov takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T2##SUB#
Tartakov swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: VFC 16 The Champs Are Here
Date: Feb 05, 2022

#R1#
Spade shoots in but no luck this time. #CL2#
Tartakov moves into the clinch successfully.
Spade has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tartakov after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tartakov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Spade blocking some punches.
Tartakov gets underhooks to prevent Spade's takedown attempt.
Spade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tartakov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away. #TD#
Tartakov gets caught napping as Spade dives in and scores a takedown. Tartakov manages to retain guard.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Tartakov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tartakov trying to control the position. #T1#
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB#
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.#REVB##SUB#
Spade working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tartakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tartakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Spade looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#SUB#
Spade working for a triangle but Tartakov defends it easily. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Spade keeping moving, preventing Tartakov from controlling successfully.
Spade managing to control the position.
Tartakov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spade throws his legs up looking for a submission but Tartakov uses it to pass to side control.
Tartakov advances nicely into full mount.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.#T3#
Tartakov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Spade is trying desperately to improve position.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
Tartakov trying to control but Spade is having none of it.
Spade wants to control but Tartakov is having none of it.#T4#
Spade working to try and regain half guard.
Tartakov in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Spade is looking to escape.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tartakov working the ground and pound effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Spade throws a shot from downtown. Tartakov moves away and avoids it.
Nice uppercut lands for Tartakov. That snapped Spade's head back. #TD#
Spade fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tartakov sprawls well initially but Spade persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Tartakov is defending against the submission attempts here by Spade. #SUB#
Spade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tartakov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom.
Tartakov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tartakov tries to get to full guard but Spade has control of the leg.
Tartakov trying to control from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Spade wants to work for an arm triangle but Tartakov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tartakov gets full guard.
Tartakov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tartakov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tartakov is trying to control the position but Spade postures up. #SUB#
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Tartakov slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.#REVB#
Spade looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tartakov puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Spade keeping control of the position.
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working. #T2#
Spade tries to get to full guard but Tartakov has control of the leg.
Spade is holding on to half guard well.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Spade is pulling down on Tartakov's head to control his posture.
Tartakov forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Tartakov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Spade keeps working.
Spade wants to get back to full guard but Tartakov has mounted him!
Tartakov lands a big elbow.
Spade tries to reverse the position but Tartakov maintains control.
Spade is working hard here to advance position.
Tartakov lands a big shot there that rocks Spade but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Tartakov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Tartakov scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#SUB2#
Tartakov working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Spade is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Tartakov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spade taking shots to the head.
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spade is trying to escape the mount.
Tartakov avoids the attempt from Spade to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3##TD2#
Tartakov 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.#SUB#
Spade escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tartakov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tartakov scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tartakov wants to pass the guard but Spade is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Tartakov has gone for a leg lock! Spade slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tartakov's guard.#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade advances to half guard. #SUB#
Spade seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Spade is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Spade seems to be working for a kimura but Tartakov defends the submission attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
Spade is looking to advance position but Tartakov won't allow it. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Spade is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tartakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Tartakov makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Tartakov.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tartakov is on top in guard. #REVB#
Spade not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB#
Spade working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tartakov has passed into half guard!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tartakov connects with a nice short shot to Spade's temple. #T3#
Spade is looking for a sweep. Tartakov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Old Leg Tartakov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tartakov is working away from the top position though.
Tartakov passes the guard and advances to mount!
Spade holds on for dear life, controlling Tartakov's posture momentarily.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Tartakov.#T4#
Tartakov unloading with bombs!
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Spade is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tartakov lands a nice shot to the head.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tartakov scoring with strikes but Spade is staying in there. #SUB2#
Spade defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tartakov.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tartakov working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Spade wants to hold on but Tartakov pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov really 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.#R4##CL2#
Tartakov closes the distance and clinches.
Spade drops down looking for an ankle pick but Tartakov pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL2#
Tartakov has Spade up against the cage in a clinch. #BC2#
Tartakov breaks from the clinch.
Tartakov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Spade shoots in looking for a takedown but Tartakov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Spade's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spade did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Tartakov trying to control from half guard but Spade is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade wants to control the action here but instead Tartakov manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Tartakov working for a guillotine from mount but Spade is in no mood to give up.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #T1#
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Spade tries to lock up and control but Tartakov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Spade is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tartakov is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Spade really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T2##SUB2#
Tartakov looking to secure an arm triangle but Spade defends it well.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
Tartakov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Spade is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Spade tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tartakov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!#T3#
Spade sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Tartakov slips a nice elbow through Spade's hands, connecting with Spade's forehead.
Spade trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Tartakov manages to pass to mount!
Tartakov landing shots from mount.
Tartakov dominating with strikes here.
Spade is desperately trying to improve his position but Tartakov has a good base and remains in mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Tartakov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Spade is looking to improve his position but Tartakov isn't that keen on the idea.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade? #T4#
Tartakov content just to control the position here.
Tartakov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Spade?
Spade tries to hold on but Tartakov postures up.
Tartakov with good strikes from the mount here!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
The referee warns Spade that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Spade manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Spade is trying to control but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Old Leg Tartakov dominated that fourth 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. This is the final round!#R5#
Tartakov scores with a nice head shot.#TD#
Spade drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Spade wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working. #SUB#
Spade tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Spade has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Tartakov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spade is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tartakov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Spade is controlling Tartakov's trapped leg to prevent Tartakov from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Spade looking for submissions off his back.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.#T1#
Tartakov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Spade won't allow Tartakov to pass to mount.
Spade trying to control but Tartakov postures up.
Spade is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Tartakov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tartakov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Jack Spade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Tartakov breaks from Spade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Spade keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Tartakov lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#T3##SUB2#
Tartakov has hold of Spade's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Spade manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Spade can't escape the position.
Tartakov with the ground and pound from mount.
Tartakov landing strikes from the mount and Spade is in trouble!
Tartakov lands a couple of good shots and Spade has given up his back, trying to escape the position!#SUB2#
Tartakov is persistently looking for the submission but Spade is defending it well. #SUB2#
Spade is trying to control his opponent's hands. Eventually Tartakov gets his hands free and sinks in a rear naked choke. For a while it looks like Spade is going to survive but after struggling valiantly, he eventually has to tap out! Tartakov is your winner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov is the new heavyweight champion!
Old Leg Tartakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: VFC 8 Chokeout
Date: Jan 22, 2022

#R1#
Tartakov throws a low kick, looking for Miggleton's leg but Miggleton calmly moves out of range.
Miggleton thows a leg kick but Tartakov checks it #TD#
and Tartakov counters with a single leg into guard. Miggleton didn't expect that.
Tartakov connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB#
Tartakov drops back looking for a leg! Miggleton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Miggleton manages to kick Tartakov off! Tartakov jumps back into Miggleton's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tartakov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miggleton wants to stand and escape but Tartakov is having none of it.
Tartakov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miggleton swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Tartakov lands a couple of elbows.
Tartakov trying to control the position from guard on top but Miggleton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tartakov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tartakov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Miggleton tries to escape but Tartakov is in control.
Miggleton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tartakov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tartakov cracks Miggleton with a big elbow.
Tartakov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Tartakov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T2#
Tartakov grinds an elbow into Miggleton's temple.
Tartakov taking a breather here.
Tartakov lands some shots froms side control.
Miggleton prevents Tartakov from moving into mount.
Tartakov advances to full mount.
Miggleton wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Miggleton is squirming around, avoiding Tartakov's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Tartakov quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Tartakov but it's paid off an Miggleton is forced to tap! Nice work by Tartakov.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
A victorious Old Leg Tartakov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: VFC 4 Champs
Date: Jan 09, 2022

#R1#
Anudo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tartakov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tartakov dives in and grabs Anudo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Anudo pushes down on Tartakov's head and hops out.
Tartakov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tartakov avoids the body shot from Anudo.
Anudo shoots in but no luck this time.
Tartakov shoots in and drives through. Anudo sprawls well.
Anudo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Tartakov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#TD2#
Anudo darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Anudo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tartakov keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anudo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Anudo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Anudo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Tartakov's head.
Anudo tries to pass to full mount but Tartakov defends it. #T1#
Anudo prevents Tartakov from improving his position.
Anudo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tartakov defending well though. #SUB2#
Anudo seems to be working for a kimura but Tartakov defends the submission attempt.
Anudo is trying to control. Tartakov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Tartakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Tartakov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Anudo preventing the sweep. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Anudo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tartakov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tartakov keeping moving, preventing Anudo from controlling successfully.
Anudo postures up in Tartakov's guard and throws a big left but Tartakov blocks it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#SUB#
Anudo lying in Tartakov's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tartakov decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Anudo taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Old Leg Tartakov!
Old Leg Tartakov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: VFC 1 It Has Begun
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Yovkov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Tartakov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Yovkov did well to prevent Tartakov getting side control.
Tartakov working Yovkov over with strikes.
Tartakov passes to side control.
Tartakov scoring with punches from side control.
Yovkov is looking for a sweep.
Tartakov grinds an elbow into Yovkov's temple.
Tartakov working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#Yovkov is rocked!
A big shot lands for Tartakov! That's hurt Yovkov! Will he recover? Tartakov fires away with more strikes and the referee has to step in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Old Leg Tartakov!

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