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Event:
HFC 305 Viceroy vs Malik
Date: Mar 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Mulligan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mulligan checks a leg kick.
Taylor throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mulligan counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Mulligan tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Mulligan drops back down to his feet.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mulligan's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan working hard to break the clinch.
Mulligan is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Mulligan is stalling here.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Mulligan with an uppercut!
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Mulligan on that attempt. #CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Mulligan avoids a wild elbow strike from Taylor.
Mulligan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor stalling in the clinch.
Mulligan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Mulligan gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Mulligan will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is controlling Taylor's posture.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
No luck for Mulligan with that takedown attempt.
Mulligan shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Mulligan keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor swings for the body but Mulligan moves out of range.
#T3#
Mulligan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range.
#CL#
Mulligan moves into the clinch.
Mulligan tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Mulligan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mulligan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mulligan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mulligan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mulligan circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
#T4#
Taylor misses with a leg kick. #CL#
Mulligan takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mulligan avoiding damage as Taylor throws knees to the body.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mulligan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Mulligan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mulligan shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mulligan attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor throws a head kick but Mulligan moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Mulligan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mulligan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Mulligan darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Mulligan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Mulligan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mulligan is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.#TD#
Mulligan jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mulligan dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mulligan's head and hops out.
Nice takedown defense from Mulligan. No joy for Taylor on that attempt. #CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Mulligan is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Mulligan.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Taylor is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Taylor turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Taylor manages to end up in side control.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom.
Mulligan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Mulligan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T2##SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Mulligan off! Mulligan jumps back into Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mulligan has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Mulligan's guard.#REVB#
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mulligan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mulligan is proving hard to escape from.
Mulligan is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Taylor stands up and waves to Mulligan to follow him. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick. #CL2#
Taylor pushes Mulligan up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Mulligan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor avoiding damage.
Mulligan tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Mulligan successfully pulls guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mulligan keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Mulligan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Mulligan pulls guard effortlessly.
Mulligan has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Mulligan pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Mulligan looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Mulligan is keeping the position.
Mulligan is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but instead Mulligan has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##T1#
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Mulligan tries to pass.
Mulligan throws a big elbow that misses.
Mulligan stops Taylor from standing up. #SUB#
Mulligan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mulligan has Taylor in his guard.#REVB#
Mulligan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor wants to stand but Mulligan is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Mulligan is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Mulligan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mulligan shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mulligan gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#T3#
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mulligan's hands.
Nice body kick from Taylor.#TD2#
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to stand but Mulligan is controlling from the bottom. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Mulligan's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
John Mulligan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor leaves Mulligan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Mulligan is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Mulligan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mulligan can't break the clinch.
Mulligan letting Taylor take a breather here.
Mulligan just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather. #TD2#
Taylor has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mulligan regains guard immediately.
Mulligan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Jerome Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#REVR##SU2#
Taylor decides to take the fight back to the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Mulligan.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Taylor!
Jerome Taylor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
FC:Wednesday Night Fights 3
Date: Feb 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Rhodes connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.#CL#
Taylor forces Rhodes back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rhodes throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor moves forwards but Rhodes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rhodes is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rhodes throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL#
Taylor has Rhodes up against the ropes in a clinch.
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!
Taylor tries a body shot but Rhodes blocks it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Rhodes tries to tie him up.
A short right from Rhodes.
A right hand to the body from Rhodes.
A hook to the body from Rhodes.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Rhodes taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Rhodes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Rhodes blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Rhodes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Rhodes doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Taylor crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Taylor's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Max Rhodes!
Max Rhodes decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Jerome Taylor had this to say: 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.
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Event:
Junior Master of KT Semi-Final
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Kiatjamroon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Kiatjamroon 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.
Kiatjamroon scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kiatjamroon counters with a nice uppercut.
Kiatjamroon lands with a right hand. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
Kiatjamroon ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Taylor out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Warrawut Kiatjamroon!
During a confident post fight interview, Warrawut Kiatjamroon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Jerome Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.
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Event:
FC: Resolution
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Nicolosi takes the fight into the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nicolosi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Taylor looks winded!
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body punch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi effectively controlling the action here.
Nicolosi will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Taylor up against the ropes.
Nicolosi throws an elbow but it misses.
Nicolosi stalling against the ropes.
Nicolosi is stalling here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Nicolosi for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Taylor takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nicolosi struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor avoiding damage as Nicolosi throws knees to the body.
Nicolosi has Taylor pressed against the ropes.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Nicolosi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Nicolosi slows down the pace here.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nicolosi obliges.
A shot in the inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T2#
Nicolosi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nicolosi stalling in the clinch.
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicolosi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Nicolosi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A right hand to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nicolosi lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Nicolosi is struggling to control the position.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside.
Nicolosi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Nicolosi pushes Taylor back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Nicolosi just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicolosi .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees to the body from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crispino Nicolosi dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nicolosi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Nicolosi and move into the clinch position.
Nicolosi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nicolosi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nicolosi throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nicolosi is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Crispino Nicolosi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nicolosi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Nicolosi .
#KD#
Nicolosi drops Taylor on his ass with a big knee up the middle! Taylor bounces straight back to his feet before the referee can even start a count. We'll have to wait a moment to see if that actually hurt him or not, as he takes the standing 8 count.#CUT#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Nicolosi weaves into range and cracks Taylor right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Taylor goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Nicolosi is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Jerome Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wasn't at my best tonight. I will be better next time.'.
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Event:
FC: Strikers Paradise
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Beddoe closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the ropes.
Taylor tries to break free but Beddoe pushes him back against the ropes.
Taylor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Beddoe can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor really is a fat lump.#BC2#
Beddoe breaks from the clinch.
Beddoe throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
#CL2#
and Beddoe moves into the clinch.
Beddoe goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beddoe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Beddoe trying to stall but Taylor improves his position.
Beddoe scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Beddoe.
Taylor tries to circle away but Beddoe has him pinned against the ropes.
Beddoe digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe lands a body punch.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Beddoe lands with a short shot to the head.
Beddoe stalling the fight.
Beddoe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Beddoe works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Good body shot from Beddoe.
#T1#
Beddoe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Beddoe lands with a right to the head.
Good body shot from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Beddoe lands a left hand.
Beddoe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Beddoe.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
A shot in the inside from Beddoe.
Beddoe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Beddoe lands a shot to the body.
Beddoe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Beddoe breaks the clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Beddoe.
Beddoe dances in with a quick combination. Taylor is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Beddoe snaps Taylor's head back. Taylor stumbles backwards against the ropes. Beddoe steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Taylor's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Taylor just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Philo Beddoe!
Jerome Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't at my best tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Forum Troll Number One on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Forum Troll Number One walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Forum Troll Number One avoids nicely.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Forum Troll Number One shakes it off.
Forum Troll Number One throws a body shot but no joy.
Forum Troll Number One throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Forum Troll Number One scores with a shot to the body.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a straight right.
Jerome Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Forum Troll Number One goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor lands with a hook. Forum Troll Number One tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor moves out of range as Forum Troll Number One strikes.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Forum Troll Number One throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Forum Troll Number One tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Forum Troll Number One throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Taylor scores with a jab.
Forum Troll Number One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice jab there from Taylor.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Forum Troll Number One's defenses.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor stuns Forum Troll Number One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forum Troll Number One on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor dips to his left and cracks Forum Troll Number One with an uppercut!
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT2#
It looks like Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One has been cut.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forum Troll Number One.
Forum Troll Number One throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor cracks Forum Troll Number One with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Forum Troll Number One moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Forum Troll Number One on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Forum Troll Number One ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.#T2#
Forum Troll Number One waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Forum Troll Number One. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Forum Troll Number One throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Forum Troll Number One's ribs.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Forum Troll Number One's head backwards.
Taylor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Forum Troll Number One throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Forum Troll Number One throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
A head kick from Taylor lands but Forum Troll Number One takes it in his stride.
Taylor throws a series of strikes that have Forum Troll Number One backpedaling.
Forum Troll Number One misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor tests Forum Troll Number One's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Forum Troll Number One lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Forum Troll Number One.
Forum Troll Number One walks into a jab.#T3#
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor stuns Forum Troll Number One with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body kick.
Forum Troll Number One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Forum Troll Number One tries a head kick but it misses.
Forum Troll Number One is breathing heavily.
Taylor defending well as Forum Troll Number One loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forum Troll Number One rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Forum Troll Number One looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A slow jab from Forum Troll Number One misses its intended target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Forum Troll Number One's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Forum Troll Number One stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Forum Troll Number One looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Forum Troll Number One takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor cracks Forum Troll Number One with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Forum Troll Number One.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Forum Troll Number One backs away looking to recover.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One's cut.
That's time! Forum Troll Number One's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Taylor lands the left hand.
A combination from Forum Troll Number One does no damage.
Forum Troll Number One scores with a jab to the jaw.
Forum Troll Number One misses with the combination.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body punch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Forum Troll Number One throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Forum Troll Number One looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Forum Troll Number One lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Forum Troll Number One throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor catches Forum Troll Number One with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor tests Forum Troll Number One's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Forum Troll Number One on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T1#
Forum Troll Number One looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body kick.
Forum Troll Number One throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Forum Troll Number One tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Forum Troll Number One avoids it with no problem.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Forum Troll Number One eats them both and turns towards Taylor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Taylor. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Forum Troll Number One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Nice cross by Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor with a jab.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Forum Troll Number One scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor moves out of range as Forum Troll Number One throws a body kick.
Taylor works over Forum Troll Number One's head and body with a nice combination.
Forum Troll Number One pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Forum Troll Number One feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Forum Troll Number One then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Forum Troll Number One throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forum Troll Number One misses with an attempted mid kick.
Forum Troll Number One looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Taylor cracks Forum Troll Number One with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor misses with a kick to the body.
Forum Troll Number One throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Forum Troll Number One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Forum Troll Number One fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
Forum Troll Number One tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Taylor with a hook.
Jab from Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Forum Troll Number One showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Forum Troll Number One looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Forum Troll Number One takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Forum Troll Number One throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4#
Taylor lands the left hand.
Forum Troll Number One takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Forum Troll Number One off the cage and back into range.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Forum Troll Number One swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Forum Troll Number One's body.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One's cut.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Forum Troll Number One takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Forum Troll Number One closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a straight right.
Decent striking displayed by Taylor there.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking for the big counter here.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a head kick.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Forum Troll Number One bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Forum Troll Number One takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Forum Troll Number One has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Forum Troll Number One pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Forum Troll Number One against the cage.
#T1##BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Forum Troll Number One throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor cracks Forum Troll Number One with an open hand slap.
Taylor defending well as Forum Troll Number One loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Taylor does it's job there.
Forum Troll Number One takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Forum Troll Number One.
Taylor works over Forum Troll Number One's head and body with a nice combination.
Nice cross by Taylor.
Taylor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Forum Troll Number One's body. Forum Troll Number One takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Forum Troll Number One throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
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!
Taylor works Forum Troll Number One's body with a nice hook.
Forum Troll Number One misses with a wild combination.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Herpes Henry Forum Troll Number One has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Forum Troll Number One throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Forum Troll Number One but Forum Troll Number One pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Taylor lands a jab.
Forum Troll Number One swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taylor lands with a nice combination. Forum Troll Number One backs away looking to recover.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Forum Troll Number One looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Forum Troll Number One throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Forum Troll Number One throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Forum Troll Number One doesn't seem bothered though. #T3#
Forum Troll Number One misses with a head kick.
Taylor turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Forum Troll Number One takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Forum Troll Number One takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
A clash of legs there as Taylor blocks the low kick.
Forum Troll Number One keeps the fight on the outside.
Forum Troll Number One swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Forum Troll Number One throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forum Troll Number One throws out the jab.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Taylor cracks Forum Troll Number One with a good jab.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Forum Troll Number One throws out the jab.
Forum Troll Number One fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Forum Troll Number One throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor defending well as Forum Troll Number One loads up on a big left hand.
Jerome Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Forum Troll Number One takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Forum Troll Number One throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Forum Troll Number One just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Forum Troll Number One avoids it well.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jerome Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jerome Taylor!
After the big win, Jerome Taylor made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Versus and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
HFC 6 Joshua vs. The Tank
Date: Sep 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Fighter Three drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fighter Three working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Fighter Three landing strikes. #CUT#
It looks like Jerome Taylor has been cut.
Fighter Three scoring with punches and elbows.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Fighter Three in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Fighter Three 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.
Fighter Three working the ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor prevents Fighter Three from moving into mount.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Fighter Three lands a nice forearm strike.
Fighter Three cracks Taylor with an elbow. That is naaassty.#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
The crowd goes nuts as Fighter Three knocks Taylor out cold with a massive hammerfist! Fighter Three Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the ropes to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Random Fighter Three!
Jerome Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'I wasn't at my best tonight.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cameron pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Cameron is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Taylor to keep the fight standing.
Cameron jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Cameron gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Cameron and pushes him back against the cage.
Cameron is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cameron is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Taylor gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Cameron jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cameron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.#CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
#TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Cameron throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Cameron 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Cameron connects with a couple of short punches.
Cameron postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Taylor doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cameron trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Cameron working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ES2#
Taylor has his feet on Cameron's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Taylor seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Taylor wants to control but Cameron is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Cameron is defending well.
Cameron sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T2#
Cameron is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cameron keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor is pressing down on Cameron's thigh, looking to free his foot. Cameron is holding on for now.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Cameron.
Cameron is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Cameron looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
#T3#
Cameron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor won't allow Cameron to get back to his feet. #ES#
Cameron manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Cameron working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Cameron is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cameron makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Cameron trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cameron controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor is trying to keep Cameron in close.
Cameron stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Cameron connects with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Taylor will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##CL#
Cameron closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Cameron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cameron is looking for a sweep.
Cameron is trying to escape the position but Taylor is controlling the position. #SU2#
Taylor decides to stand back up. Taylor steps back and let's Cameron get back to his feet.#CL2#
Taylor pushes Cameron up against the cage in a clinch.
Cameron tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cameron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cameron has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#TD2#
Taylor tightens his grip and picks Cameron up, before dumping him to the ground. Cameron manages to land in guard. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Cameron manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#T1#
Cameron is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shirley Cameron. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Cameron has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cameron lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Cameron keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Cameron scoring with strikes.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cameron.
Cameron fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
Cameron gets to mount! Taylor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Taylor wants to hold on but Cameron pushes him away.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Cameron maintains control.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
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!#SUB#
Cameron quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Cameron but it's paid off an Taylor is forced to tap! Nice work by Cameron.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shirley Cameron!
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