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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 24, 2020 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Paramasivam tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Paramasivam's guard.
Paramasivam is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Paramasivam on the ground.
Paramasivam 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.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Paramasivam is retaining full guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Paramasivam is proving hard to escape from.
Paramasivam looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paramasivam can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Paramasivam is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T1##TD#
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paramasivam's half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Paramasivam is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paramasivam avoid being mounted?
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paramasivam is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Paramasivam does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Paramasivam is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Paramasivam wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD#
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Paramasivam's half guard.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4#
Paramasivam pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Paramasivam is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Paramasivam avoid being mounted?
Paramasivam wants to control the action here but instead Taylor manages to pass to full mount!
Taylor looking to control but Paramasivam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paramasivam is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Paramasivam 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Paramasivam makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paramasivam.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Paramasivam is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Paramasivam's guard.
Paramasivam keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Paramasivam won't let him.
John Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paramasivam is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Paramasivam wants to hit a switch here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Paramasivam there!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controlling his opponent.
Paramasivam taking shots to the head.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paramasivam can do to turn this around?#T1#
Taylor wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Paramasivam tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor tries to control but Paramasivam wriggling away.
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Paramasivam tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paramasivam is looking to escape.
Taylor controlling from the full mount.
Paramasivam sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Paramasivam tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Paramasivam is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #T3#
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Paramasivam is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Paramasivam wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Paramasivam is looking to escape.
Paramasivam is trying to control but can't.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Paramasivam.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Paramasivam shows good takedown defense.
Paramasivam is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Paramasivam will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD#
Taylor scores with a takedown into Paramasivam's guard.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Paramasivam throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Paramasivam throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Paramasivam shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Paramasivam throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily. #TD#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Paramasivam has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor working over Paramasivam with some ground and pound. Paramasivam looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor not doing much here.
Paramasivam is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Paramasivam wants to get back to full guard.
Paramasivam manages to get to full guard.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Paramasivam.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Paramasivam blocks nicely.
Paramasivam is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Paramasivam throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Paramasivam only half commits.
Paramasivam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paramasivam misses with a double jab.
Paramasivam misses with a head kick.
As Paramasivam tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Paramasivam manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Taylor turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taylor is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Paramasivam's shoulder. That is not cool.
Taylor wants to control but Paramasivam is keeping him busy.
Paramasivam tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
Paramasivam tries to escape but Taylor is in control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Paramasivam tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor wants to control but Paramasivam is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kumararaja Paramasivam has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
John Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Paramasivam.
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 John Taylor.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
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