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Event:
COLISEU 25.01
Date: Jan 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD#
Four decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Four.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Four wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has his hands on Four's head, controlling the position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Four looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Anroid Four seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four misses with a wild combination.
Taylor has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Four looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Four.#T2#
Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Four looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Four throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up out of the half guard.
Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Four is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Four misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Four misses with a looping left.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor slips a straight right by Four.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four tries to grapple but his opponent circles #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that.
Four wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control. #REVR##SU2#
Taylor stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being. #T4#
Four shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Four's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sloppy strikes from Four. Those never looked like landing.
Four is breathing heavily.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that.
Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bishop Taylor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Four throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Four has a takedown stuffed.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Four throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Four will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Four tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Four 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 is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Four throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Four fights it but they end up in guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Four's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Four throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Four misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Four misses with a straight right.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Taylor slips under a jab from Four.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Four throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Four.
Four scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Four misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Four pushes Taylor off but Taylor dives into side control.
#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
Taylor slips under a jab from Four.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.
Four throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Four is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taylor moves out of range as Four throws a body kick.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#T4#
Four thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Four didn't expect that.
Four wants to get back to his feet but Taylor passes into half guard.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#REVR#
Four is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount! #SU2#
Taylor stands up from mount. Strange move.
Four tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Four tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Four.
Four tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anroid Four will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Four tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Four.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Four throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Four misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that. #SU2#
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Four misses with a wild body shot.
Four shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Four takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Four is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Four throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Four's guard.
Four is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
#T2##REVR#
Taylor content to control rather than advance. #SU2#
Taylor decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Four.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Four pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Anroid Four is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Four rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Four throws out the jab.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Four avoids it easily.#T3#
Four shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anroid Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four misses with a straight right.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Four throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Four won't be happy with that.
Four tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Taylor controlling the pace for now. #T4#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SU2#
Taylor is standing up, even though he is in mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bishop Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor 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 Emerson Jorge scores the fight for Bishop Taylor!
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight for Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor wins by majority decision!
Bishop Taylor 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.
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Event:
TAOC #2 - Hardy X Santiago
Date: Jan 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dos Oliviera won't be happy with that.
Dos Oliviera looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!#SU2#
Taylor has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dos Oliviera.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Dos Oliviera shoots in.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T1#
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
We've been told by Dos Oliviera's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dos Oliviera shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Dos Oliviera 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. #T2#
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera is controlling his posture from full guard. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dos Oliviera shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Dos Oliviera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera with a poor takedown #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Dos Oliviera didn't expect that.
Taylor wants to stand but Dos Oliviera has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SU2#
Taylor stands and steps away. Dos Oliviera gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Roger Dos Oliviera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera. Dos Oliviera gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Taylor controlling the position.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Oliviera is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU2#
Taylor stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Dos Oliviera has his takedown stuffed#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Taylor moves into full mount!
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Dos Oliviera fails with the takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Dos Oliviera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dos Oliviera fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #ROC2#
Dos Oliviera is rocked!
Dos Oliviera can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Oh Dos Oliviera is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dos Oliviera seems to have got his legs back now.
Dos Oliviera might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet. Dos Oliviera looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Dos Oliviera is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Dos Oliviera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Dos Oliviera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dos Oliviera doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SU2#
Taylor stands up from Dos Oliviera's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout.
Dos Oliviera gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dos Oliviera! #T2#
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Dos Oliviera!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor controlling his opponent. #SU2#
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Dos Oliviera dives in for a single leg takedown but Taylor sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Dos Oliviera tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dos Oliviera somewhat.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Dos Oliviera avoids it easily.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
No luck for Dos Oliviera with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Dos Oliviera has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dos Oliviera defends it well.
Dos Oliviera misses with a takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dos Oliviera.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB#
Dos Oliviera is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand and escape the position.
Dos Oliviera fails to land the takedown.
Dos Oliviera with a lazy takedown attempt #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a double leg that slams his opponent to the canvas! Dos Oliviera is in trouble here! Taylor pounds away until the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Bishop Taylor!
Bishop Taylor decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
COLISEU 14.12
Date: Dec 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Mendoza shoots in.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendoza.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad. #T1#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Mendoza shoots in but Taylor avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza misses with a series of wild punches.
Mendoza misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Mendoza fights it but they end up in guard.
Mendoza might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#ES#
Mendoza uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Mendoza.
No luck for Mendoza with that takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Edgar Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Mendoza tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Mendoza on that attempt.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mendoza 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 Mendoza off to one side.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mendoza throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.#T4#
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mendoza.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.#TD#
Mendoza fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Mendoza is now in Taylor's guard.#T5#
Mendoza trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Mendoza looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mendoza is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Mendoza has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Mendoza has control of the leg. #T6#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Mendoza trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendoza won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Mendoza advances to half guard.
Mendoza wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Mendoza is working for a submission of some sort.
#T7##SUB#
Mendoza is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#SUB#
Mendoza is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor wants to control but Mendoza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Mendoza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor trying to control here.
#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Mendoza is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendoza to get the leverage.
Mendoza wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Mendoza is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T9##SUB#
Mendoza looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendoza seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Mendoza is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Edgar Mendoza will probably get the nod.
That's time! Mendoza's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R2#
Mendoza fails to land with a series of punches.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#TD#
Mendoza is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.#SUB#
Mendoza is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Mendoza eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Mendoza is working for a kimura but Taylor is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendoza wants to advance to full mount but Taylor doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Mendoza wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Mendoza drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.#REVB##ES#
Mendoza is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mendoza tries for a takedown. No joy.
A short right from Taylor.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Mendoza has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Edgar Mendoza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Mendoza.
#T2#
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Mendoza looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Mendoza persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Mendoza closes this distance looking for a takedown but Taylor circles away.
Mendoza throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mendoza shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mendoza or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Bishop Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Mendoza.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Mendoza, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza has a takedown stuffed.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.#T4#
Mendoza throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mendoza.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mendoza is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza 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 Mendoza off to one side.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in but no luck this time.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mendoza is defended easily by Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T5#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza fails with a takedown attempt.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mendoza misses with a body shot.
Mendoza throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mendoza.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mendoza's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mendoza dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Mendoza's head and hops out.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T7#
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Mendoza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Mendoza into the cage. #T8#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mendoza shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Mendoza 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 changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mendoza fails to land the takedown.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor leaves Mendoza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T9#
Mendoza throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mendoza defends it well.
Mendoza scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bishop Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mendoza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Mendoza pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Mendoza. Mendoza gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Edgar Mendoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bishop Taylor.
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 19:19
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 19:19
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 19:19
The fight is ruled a draw!
Oh dear, what a disastrous situation! The belt remains unclaimed and both fighters go home unhappy!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Glen Taylor.
Bishop Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Glen Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Glen Taylor lands with a hook. Bishop Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glen Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bishop Taylor.
Bishop Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
A jab from Glen Taylor misses.
A jab from Glen Taylor finds it's way through Bishop Taylor's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glen Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glen Taylor connects with the punch.#ROC2#
Bishop Taylor is rocked!
Glen Taylor misses with a looping left.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Glen Taylor, as that shot connected.
Bishop Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glen Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Bishop Taylor slips the punch.
Bishop Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bishop Taylor avoids the body shot from Glen Taylor.
Glen Taylor jabs Bishop Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Glen Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Glen Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
#T2#
Sloppy strikes from Glen Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Glen Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Glen Taylor.
Oh Bishop Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glen Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bishop Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glen Taylor jabs Bishop Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.#TD2#
Glen Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Glen Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Bishop Taylor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Glen Taylor manages to pass to side control. #T3##REVR#
Glen Taylor is controlling the pace.
Glen Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bishop Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've been hearing good reports from Bishop Taylor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Glen Taylor has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bishop Taylor tries to roll over but Glen Taylor keeps him under control.
Glen Taylor passes to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop Taylor wants to control but Glen Taylor postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Glen Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bishop Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Glen Taylor.
Glen Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Bishop Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bishop Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Glen Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Glen Taylor lands a body shot.
Glen Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glen Taylor works Bishop Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Glen Taylor digs a good body shot into Bishop Taylor's ribs.
Glen Taylor swings for the body but Bishop Taylor moves out of range.
Bishop Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Bishop Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glen Taylor.
Bishop Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Glen Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bishop Taylor's head backwards.
Glen Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glen Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Glen Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Glen Taylor.
Glen Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Bishop Taylor slips a jab from Glen Taylor.
Nice body punch from Glen Taylor. #T2#
Glen Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bishop Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Glen Taylor throws out the jab.
Glen Taylor jabs Bishop Taylor right on the nose. Bishop Taylor blinks but takes it well.
A jab from Glen Taylor misses.
Bishop Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glen Taylor throws a monster overhand right that drops Bishop Taylor! Glen Taylor follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Glen Taylor!
An intense looking Glen Taylor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's TIME, GAME TIME BITCHES!'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 21, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Charles is quick to defend against it.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Charles.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#TD2#
Charles shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor wants to stand back up but Charles manages to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T1#
Taylor is pushing Charles's head away, looking to escape. Charles manages to hold on to the position though.
Charles moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Charles sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taylor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Charles lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor is trying to control Charles's posture but Charles avoids it.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Charles content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Charles is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Charles in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time. #T3#
Charles takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is not content to let Charles control the position. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor tries to escape but Charles is in control. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Charles throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Charles trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Charles lands a few punches from side control.
Charles working the ground and pound.#SUB2#
Charles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Charles keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles 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#
Charles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Charles is quick to defend against it.
Charles throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Danny Charles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Charles. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Charles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Charles shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Charles lands a body shot.
#TD2#
Charles changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SUB2#
Charles tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Charles has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.#T1#
Charles misses with the ground and pound.
Charles happy to just control the position for now.
Taylor is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Charles asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Charles on the ground.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Charles is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Charles lands some shots froms side control.#T2#
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is being controlled here.
Charles misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Charles lands a nice forearm strike.
My spies in 3Band MMA ($500/week) inform me that Charles has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Charles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #T3#
Charles fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#SUB2#
Charles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Charles is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control. #SUB2#
Charles tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Charles thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4#
Charles looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Charles smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Charles remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Charles is continuing to stall.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is not content to let Charles control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Charles showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Charles dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Charles is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Charles throws a big right hand that misses.
Charles postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Charles slips nicely into half guard.
Charles throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Taylor is looking to stand up but Charles isn't so interested in that idea.
Charles is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Charles looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Charles is pulling down on Taylor's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Charles has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Charles's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Charles looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Charles is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Charles working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Charles is tightening it up a little... Taylor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Taylor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Taylor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Charles!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Danny Charles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Danny Charles thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Bailey throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bailey jabs at Taylor's body.
Bailey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Bailey cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Bailey looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Bailey lands with a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bailey.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Bailey.
Bailey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bailey circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Taylor to the canvas! Taylor doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bailey keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Bailey!
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Event:
RFC 28: Impaler Open Challenge
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grasso missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grasso momentarily.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Grasso shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Grasso gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Grasso's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grasso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Grasso.
#T1#
Grasso tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Grasso.#CL#
Grasso tries to keep at a distance but Taylor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grasso goes for a takedown in the clinch but Taylor prevents it.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Grasso fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bishop Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Grasso.
Taylor gets through Grasso's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Grasso throws a knee to the head but misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Grasso wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Grasso wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Grasso shrugs off.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Grasso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Grasso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grasso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor stalls.
A frustrated look appears on Grasso's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Taylor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grasso.
Grasso pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor has Grasso pressed against the cage, preventing Grasso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Donk. Taylor catches Grasso right on the button with a cross.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Grasso in his tracks.
Grasso takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#ROC#
Grasso is rocked!
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Grasso.#T3##CL#
Grasso gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Grasso fails to pull guard.
Taylor lands a left hand.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Grasso can't get the takedown.
A short left from Taylor.
Grasso tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Grasso fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Grasso is quick to defend against it.
Grasso throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Grasso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taylor sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bishop Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grasso keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Grasso gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor has Grasso pressed against the cage, preventing Grasso from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grasso's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor pushes Grasso back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
#T4#
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Grasso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grasso is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A bit of stalling here from Taylor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Grasso backwards.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grasso takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bishop Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Grasso misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Grasso throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Grasso throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grasso at a distance.
Grasso has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grasso there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bishop Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grasso.
A head kick misses from Grasso.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Grasso is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Grasso's defenses.
Grasso takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor cracks Grasso with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Grasso falls to his knees and Taylor doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bishop Taylor!
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