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Event:
HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Zivkovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Taylor sprawling to the canvas. Zivkovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Taylor hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like James Taylor has been cut.
Zivkovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Zivkovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Zivkovic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Physical Gym($50). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zivkovic in particular looking to stall.
Zivkovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Taylor looks to land a combination but Zivkovic avoids it well.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Zivkovic connects with a single shot there.
Zivkovic 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 throws a one two combo.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Zivkovic avoids nicely.
Zivkovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zivkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Zivkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zivkovic back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor loses concentration momentarily and Zivkovic pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Taylor crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Zivkovic finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kresimir Zivkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Kresimir Zivkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 34
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Sinyavin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Taylor loses concentration momentarily and Sinyavin pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Taylor crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Sinyavin finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Fedor Sinyavin!
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Event:
HFC 28 Pickerage vs. Jones
Date: Dec 10, 2016 |
#R1#
Maroney dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Maroney avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maroney doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor tries to bum rush Maroney with a series of wild strikes but Maroney uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#CL#
Maroney takes the fight into the clinch.
Maroney fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC#
Maroney manages to break the clinch.
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.#CL#
Maroney pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Maroney manages to avoid it.
Taylor misses with a double jab
letting Maroney counter with a right hand.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Maroney definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
James Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maroney shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maroney's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor takes a swing at Maroney's ribcage but misses.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maroney counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maroney.
Maroney dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Boney Maroney. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Maroney tries to counter by clinching up but Taylor breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Maroney throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.#T2#
Maroney looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Maroney clinches with his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maroney keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Maroney tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Maroney back against the cage.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
#BC#
Maroney manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Maroney. Maroney maintains the clinch.
Maroney working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Maroney throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maroney.
Maroney lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Taylor is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Maroney - that landed with a thud.
Maroney creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Maroney manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Maroney wants a takedown but no success here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Maroney stalling in the clinch.
A short left from Maroney.
Taylor wants to break free but Maroney has control.
Maroney tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
#T4#
Maroney lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Maroney.
Maroney drops down looking for an ankle pick but Taylor pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Maroney counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor throws a combination that misses #KD#
and Maroney counters with a crisp right hand that drops Taylor! Maroney lets Taylor back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Maroney finish him?#CL#
Maroney forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Maroney throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Maroney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Maroney working aggressively here.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Maroney is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.
Maroney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Maroney.
A short right from Maroney on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boney Maroney dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Taylor misses the body punch
and Maroney counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Taylor badly! Maroney follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Taylor out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Maroney finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boney Maroney!
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Event:
HFC 22 Perry vs. Powell 2
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Smith moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Smith closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.#ES#
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Smith replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Taylor blocks it well.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Smith.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
A countering left hand to the body from Smith misses.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
#TD2#
Smith shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.#T1#
Smith throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Smith pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Smith is pushing down on Taylor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Taylor is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Smith 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. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Smith has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Taylor defend it? Smith steps over the head and cranks it - Taylor is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Smith!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Smith!
After winning the bout, Jack Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
HFC 18 Mccarthy vs DeNiro
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Johnson throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor jabs at Johnson's body.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Taylor throws a right and a left that Johnson avoids nicely.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Johnson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor stalks Johnson and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Johnson's face. Johnson staggers backwards, shaken.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson connects with a body shot.#T1#
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Johnson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Johnson moves out of range.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Johnson.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like James Taylor has been cut.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Johnson counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Taylor falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jake Johnson!
Jake Johnson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 14 Mccarthy vs. Behpour
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1#
Barklong loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Barklong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
#CUT2#
It looks like Leo Barklong has been cut.
Taylor throws a right hand that Barklong ducks under and follows up with a left that Barklong also avoids with ease.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barklong just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Barklong with a body shot.
Taylor throws a body punch but Barklong moves out of range.
Barklong shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Barklong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor clobbers Barklong with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Taylor scores with a one two! Barklong had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barklong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barklong back to the ropes. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barklong on the side of the head.
Barklong connects with a high kick.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is getting worse.#T1##CL#
Barklong clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the ropes.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Barklong fails to pull guard.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barklong has him pressed against the ropes.
Taylor tries to circle away but Barklong has him pinned against the ropes.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barklong is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Leo Barklong. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC#
Barklong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#T2#
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Barklong manages to avoid it.
Barklong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No luck for Barklong with that takedown attempt.
James Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor lands a right hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barklong.
Barklong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Barklong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barklong rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Barklong walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3##CL#
Barklong has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Taylor takes a knee to the side of the body.
Barklong keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC#
Barklong escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
Leo Barklong's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.#TD#
Barklong closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Barklong getting side control.#ES2#
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body kick there by Barklong.
Barklong shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Barklong is breathing heavily.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Barklong shoots in.
Barklong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Barklong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Barklong ends up having to push Taylor into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Barklong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barklong. Barklong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Barklong moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
As Barklong backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Barklong manages to avoid it all.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Barklong's body. Barklong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barklong's hands.#CUT2#
Jeez, Leo Barklong's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Barklong's body.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Barklong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Barklong scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
It looked like Barklong was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
Sloppy strikes from Barklong. Those never looked like landing.
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Barklong.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Taylor throws a hook but Barklong blocks it.#TD#
Barklong scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Barklong is very close to passing his half guard.
Barklong is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Barklong content to control rather than advance. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Barklong 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.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Barklong is controlling him
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Barklong's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Barklong's back!
Barklong looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Taylor wants to control but Barklong is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Taylor is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Barklong is trying to break free.
Taylor wants to control the position but Barklong frees himself and scrambles - Taylor manages to regain control in side control.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!
Barklong is trying to improve his position.
Barklong stops Taylor from passing to mount.
Barklong can't do much from the bottom here. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Taylor working away.
Barklong is trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Barklong keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Leo Barklong's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Barklong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Leo Barklong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Barklong throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Barklong needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
James Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Barklong takes a jab right on the kisser.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Leo Barklong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). James Taylor!
A victorious James Taylor thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 27, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Kane counters with a quick kick to the body but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Kane is rocked!
Kane takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Oh Kane is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kane is breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a big right hook! Kane looks hurt but is still standing! Taylor lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Kane falls down and Taylor dives in with a huge hammer fist! Kane's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Taylor runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). James Taylor!
James Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 686 Round 2
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Queen throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Queen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Queen throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Queen fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Queen manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Queen smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a right hand that Queen ducks under and follows up with a left that Queen also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Queen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen misses with a two punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Queen jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Taylor throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Queen throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Queen avoids nicely.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Queen scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like James Taylor has been cut.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Queen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Queen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Queen ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#KD2#
Oooh a lovely combination from Queen sends Taylor down but not out. Queen dives into side control looking to finish. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Queen lands a huge shot from side control! Taylor is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Herbert Queen!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 686 Round 1
Date: Sep 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Taylor scores with a jab.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Taylor has eaten all the pies!#TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Kintaro drives through with a takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor cracks Kintaro with a good jab.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Kintaro throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kintaro fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Taylor moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Kintaro tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Kintaro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kintaro looking for a takedown.
Kintaro throws an elbow that misses.
Kintaro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Kintaro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osunaarashi Kintaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kintaro shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Kintaro 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#
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kintaro goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Kintaro is breathing heavily.
Taylor stuns Kintaro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor looks to land a combination. Kintaro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!#ROC2#
Kintaro is rocked!
A left and a right from Taylor both land. Nice combination.
Oh Kintaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kintaro back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kintaro falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kintaro seems to have got his legs back now.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kintaro's hands.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kintaro doesn't seem bothered though.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor is working the combinations to good effect here.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Taylor lands with a hook. Kintaro tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Danga de danga de dang - Taylor scores with a four punch combination!
Taylor thuds a left hand into Kintaro's body.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges. #T4#
Kintaro tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Kintaro, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor throws a combination. Kintaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor leaves Kintaro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kintaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Taylor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Kintaro eats them both and turns towards Taylor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Kintaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big left from Kintaro misses.
Kintaro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kintaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Kintaro's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T1#
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kintaro on the side of the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Kintaro's ribs.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kintaro backs up against the cage.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kintaro misses with a double jab.
Osunaarashi Kintaro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kintaro shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
James Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right-left combo lands from Taylor. #CL#
Kintaro drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Kintaro tries to pull guard but Taylor holds him up against the cage and eventually Kintaro drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osunaarashi Kintaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Taylor is trying to push Kintaro away but Kintaro has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kintaro wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kintaro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kintaro keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kintaro keeps him there for the moment.
Kintaro makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kintaro has double underhooks. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Kintaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
James Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor connects with a looping right hand.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor works over Kintaro's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor tests Kintaro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kintaro throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Kintaro throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Kintaro avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
#T4#
Kintaro looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kintaro fails with the takedown.
Kintaro misses with a body shot.
Kintaro takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kintaro fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kintaro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Kintaro instigates a clinch.
Taylor wants to break free but Kintaro has control.
#BC#
Kintaro breaks the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Taylor.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Kintaro's head back.
No luck for Kintaro with that takedown attempt.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kintaro on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kintaro takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor looks to land a combination. Kintaro sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kintaro 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 Kintaro off to one side. #T1#
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kintaro tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Kintaro backs up against the cage.
Kintaro tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Osunaarashi Kintaro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor punishes Kintaro's body with a nice straight punch.
Taylor throws a combination. Kintaro tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A right-left combo lands from Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands a nice hook to Kintaro's body. Kintaro takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kintaro fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T2#
Taylor works over Kintaro's head and body with a nice combination.
Kintaro fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Kintaro moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kintaro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kintaro throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kintaro moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kintaro misses with a wild combination.
#T3#
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head.
Kintaro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Kintaro shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kintaro at a distance.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kintaro or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor, which made it look bad.
Taylor works Kintaro's body with a nice hook.#T4#
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Kintaro takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick misses from Kintaro.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#TD#
Kintaro closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Taylor quickly recovers to half guard.
Kintaro trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Kintaro is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kintaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is desperately trying to improve his position but Kintaro has a good base and remains in mount.
Osunaarashi Kintaro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
James Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kintaro looking to finish with strikes here!
And that's the end of the fight!
James 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for James Taylor!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for James Taylor!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for James Taylor!
James Taylor wins by unanimous decision!
James Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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