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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chevie Case (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tool - Pushit. This should be a great matchup!
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176 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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26
180 lbs
9 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Good wrestler
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chevie Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sean Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Case throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Case appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Case is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Case's head.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Case lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Case controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taylor has his hands on Case's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Case wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Case wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Case blocks nicely.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor works over Case with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor throws a strike but Case rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Case preventing the sweep.
Case missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Case tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to control the position but Case postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Case's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Case to the ground. Taylor is now in Case's guard.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Case controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Case avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Case!
Taylor wants to sweep here but Case controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Case controls the pace.
Taylor 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.
Case is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Case is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Case's guard.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor is working Case over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Case keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Case preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Case works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Case 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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sean Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Case is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor is nestled in close to Case, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor throwing shots but Case is blocking nicely.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Case's head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor winds up and cracks Case with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Case taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Case keeps moving.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up in Case's guard and throws a big left but Case blocks it.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Case uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Case!
Case stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Case postures up.
Case looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to strike off his back.
Chevie Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Case from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Case throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Case managing to control the position.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Case. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor pushes down on Case's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Case on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Case is trying to control but can't.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Case dodges it nicely.
Case keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor throws a strike but Case avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Taylor 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.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor postures up in Case's guard and throws a big left but Case blocks it.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor is working Case over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Case utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Case manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Case wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Sean Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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