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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Williams.#CL2#
Williams forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD2#
Williams wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
Williams 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.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor looking to control.
#SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T3#
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Williams looking for subs off his back but Taylor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.
#T4#
Williams keeping control of the position.
Taylor working Williams over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Taylor is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kieran Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##CL2#
Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Williams forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
#TD2#
Taylor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taylor to the mat. Taylor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Taylor trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams seems keen to control Taylor's posture.#SUB2#
Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3##CL2#
Williams clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #BC2#
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor slips under a jab.#CL2#
Williams has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.#T4##TD2#
Williams has hold of one of Taylor's legs. Taylor is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kieran Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.#SU2#
Williams stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick #TD2#
and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gizmo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Gizmo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Williams has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Taylor letting Williams take a breather here.#T1##TD2#
Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T2#
Williams 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.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely. #T3#
Williams wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL#
and Taylor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Williams.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Williams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately. #SU2#
Williams gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Williams shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Williams clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.
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 Kieran Taylor.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kieran Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 24, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Pudzianowski has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Pudzianowski looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pudzianowski takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Pudzianowski moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Pudzianowski unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Pudzianowski misses with a takedown #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pudzianowski won't be happy with that. #SUB#
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here as Taylor stalls from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor controlling the position.
Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Pudzianowski to see if he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pudzianowski is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taylor works to advance to full mount. Pudzianowski defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taylor 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.#SUB#
Taylor working for a submission but Pudzianowski is keeping him at bay.
Taylor controlling the pace for now. #T2#
Taylor breaks from Pudzianowski's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Taylor swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieran Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 17, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Hamilton instigates a clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Hamilton is controlling him.
Hamilton is looking for a takedown.
Taylor wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hamilton uses from the top position.
Taylor is trying to keep Hamilton in close.
Taylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Hamilton uses it to pass to side control.
Taylor stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.#T1##SU2#
Hamilton decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taylor to his feet.
Jack Hamilton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a right hand that Hamilton ducks under and follows up with a left that Hamilton also avoids with ease.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor wants to break free but Hamilton has control.
Hamilton stalling.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Hamilton has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Hamilton turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #T2##TD2#
Hamilton jumps guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Hamilton is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Hamilton is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Hamilton can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Hamilton tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Hamilton is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Hamilton keeping control of the position.
Hamilton lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Hamilton is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hamilton avoid being mounted?
Hamilton might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor wants to control but Hamilton is keeping him busy.
Hamilton is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Hamilton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jack Hamilton will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Hamilton lands with a slapping head kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hamilton swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Hamilton is just out of range.#CL2#
Hamilton clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor tries to clinch up.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamilton lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Hamilton jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hamilton wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T1#
Taylor is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hamilton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Hamilton keeps moving.
Hamilton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor trying to control but Hamilton is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hamilton is trying to keep Taylor in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hamilton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hamilton misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hamilton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hamilton tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Hamilton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hamilton sprawls and moves away.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hamilton.
Hamilton is breathing heavily.#T3#
Hamilton scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Hamilton's body. Hamilton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hamilton looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Hamilton persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Hamilton fails to land the takedown.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Hamilton misses with a takedown
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Hamilton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hamilton keeps it at a distance.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Hamilton swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Hamilton showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Hamilton closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Hamilton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hamilton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hamilton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SU2#
Hamilton decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Hamilton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Hamilton on that attempt.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hamilton moves away
and Hamilton counters with a one-two to the body. #T1#
Hamilton scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hamilton.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hamilton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Hamilton breaks away and moves out of range.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Hamilton.
Hamilton wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hamilton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hamilton moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Hamilton shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor tries to clinch but Hamilton is having none of it. #CL#
Taylor darts in and clinches Hamilton up against the cage.#BC2#
Hamilton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamilton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
#T3##CL2#
Hamilton drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
#BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Hamilton tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Hamilton ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hamilton tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T4#
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hamilton manages to avoid it.
Hamilton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Kieran Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Hamilton throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Hamilton finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hamilton is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kieran Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hamilton has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Caelum drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Caelum is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Caelum looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Caelum connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Caelum tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caelum perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Caelum passes the guard and advances to mount! #T1#
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Caelum in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Taylor wants to control but Caelum is having none of it.
Caelum controlling from the full mount. #SUB#
Caelum with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Caelum 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#
Caelum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Caelum takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Caelum raining down shots from the mount!#SUB#
Caelum looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.
Caelum prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Caelum tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Caelum landing strikes, looking to finish!
Caelum controlling the pace for now. #SUB#
Caelum is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Taylor to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Taylor shrugs it off.
Caelum controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Caelum working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay. #T4##SUB#
Caelum looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.
Caelum sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but Caelum isn't that keen on the idea.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Caelum controlling the pace for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Caelum dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Caelum shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor tries to clinch #TD#
and Caelum counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Caelum wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Caelum controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caelum lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Caelum wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position. #SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Caelum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caelum works his way back into a safe position though.
Caelum is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Taylor has his foot on Caelum's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Caelum works his way back into a safe position though.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Caelum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Caelum is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Caelum misses with a hook
and Caelum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Caelum throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Caelum off to one side.
Caelum sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Caelum avoids it this time.
Caelum tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Caelum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Caelum shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL#
Caelum has managed to clinch.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Caelum is controlling the position. #TD#
Caelum drags the fight down to the ground.
Caelum looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T3##SUB#
Caelum working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
#SUB#
Caelum throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Caelum seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Caelum is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Caelum is keeping the position.
Caelum wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dominic Caelum dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Caelum closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Caelum pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
No luck for Caelum with that takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caelum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Caelum ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominic Caelum. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Caelum scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Caelum working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Caelum's best efforts.
Taylor gets full guard.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Caelum defends easily.
Caelum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Caelum scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Caelum is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Caelum scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Caelum controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Caelum slips an elbow through the middle.
Caelum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Caelum sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Caelum tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Caelum somewhat.#T3#
Taylor is looking to clinch but Caelum is avoiding it.
Caelum shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Caelum shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Caelum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Caelum ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Caelum fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Caelum pushes him off.#CL#
Caelum moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Caelum has double underhooks. #BC#
Caelum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#TD#
Caelum drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Caelum. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Caelum controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caelum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
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 Dominic Caelum.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caelum, 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dominic Caelum!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Williams looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Williams persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Williams tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Williams shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Williams's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gizmo Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Williams closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Williams stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.#TD#
Williams has hold of one of Taylor's legs. Taylor is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Williams rolls with it to try and escape but Taylor cranks on the arm and Williams is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kieran Taylor!
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