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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor tries to clinch but Gillian moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Gillian as Taylor shoots in.
Gillian unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Gillian throws a combination that misses #CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Gillian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gillian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gillian won't allow it.
#T1#
Gillian can't break the clinch.
#BC2#
Gillian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gillian scores with a three punch combo!
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Gillian is looking for the big counter here.
Gillian lands with a right hand.
Some wild striking there from Gillian.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
Gillian misses with a series of wild punches.
Gillian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and Gillian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
John Gillian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gillian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Gillian.
#T3#
Taylor wants to clinch up but Gillian keeps it at a distance.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Gillian circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Gillian gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gillian is defending well.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gillian just stands there and leans against the cage.
Gillian managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gillian walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch combination from Gillian misses.
Gillian ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T4#
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Gillian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A left and a right from Gillian both land. Nice combination.
Gillian throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
John Gillian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Gillian circles away easily
and Gillian counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gillian stalks Taylor and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Taylor's face. Taylor staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gillian dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor tries to clinch up but Gillian circles away and keeps his distance.
Gillian misses with a wild combination.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Gillian moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gillian throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gillian forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gillian wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Gillian turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gillian smiles and moves away.
Gillian misses with the combination.
Gillian looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Gillian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gillian fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gillian is breathing heavily.
Gillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.#T2#
Gillian comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor tries to clinch but Gillian moves out of range.
Gillian misses with a double jab.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Gillian sprawls and moves away.
Gillian throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Gillian and move into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Gillian.
Taylor defending well as Gillian loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Gillian pushes him off.#T3#
Gillian misses with a few strikes there.
Gillian is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gillian, pushing him back against the cage.
Gillian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor jumps guard but Gillian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Gillian working hard to break the clinch.
Good body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Gillian has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gillian after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Gillian to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly. #T4##SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Gillian defends easily.
#SU2#
Gillian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Donk. Gillian catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
John Gillian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Gillian lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gillian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Gillian counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gillian counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gillian!
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Gillian throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#T1#
No joy there for Gillian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gillian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor looks to clinch
and Gillian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Gillian seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gillian keeps the fight on the outside.
Gillian throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gillian bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Gillian throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Gillian won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Gillian has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gillian fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gillian throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD#
Taylor jumps guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Gillian manages to pass to side control. #SU2#
Gillian decides to stand and escape the position. #T3#
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Gillian circles away.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gillian counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gillian moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gillian misses with the combination.
#T4#
Gillian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gillian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Gillian manages to avoid it.
Gillian misses with a two punch combination.
Gillian swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Gillian doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
John Gillian is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gillian misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Gillian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gillian 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Gillian!
John Gillian 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 24, 2017 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Walte back into the cage.#TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
Walte throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Walte's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Walte is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Walte takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Walte wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is dominant here and he's now got Walte's back!
Taylor has good solid back control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Walte!
Taylor controlling from the back.
Walte is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T1#
Walte wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor scores with strikes from the back.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Taylor.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Walte hold on?!
#T2#
Walte wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Taylor is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Walte. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Walte rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T3#
Taylor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taylor connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Walte to escape the position.
Walte wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Walte is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Walte is trying to stand back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor punishes Walte with strikes from the back mount.
Walte is trying to stand back up.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##TD#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Walte on his heels. He'll look to pass Walte's guard now, I'm sure.
Walte being controlled here, momentarily.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Walte 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Walte is looking to get back to is feet but Taylor passes into side control.
Taylor lands an elbow.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Walte bucks up and tries to throw Taylor off but instead Taylor has got his back!
Taylor really is a fat lump.
Walte is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Walte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Walte is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Walte is covering up but some of the strikes from Taylor are getting through and doing damage.
#T2#
Taylor cracks Walte with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Walte from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Walte.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Walte takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Taylor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walte is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Walte has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish. #T3#
Walte trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
Taylor controlling from the back.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Walte for as long as he can get away with.
Walte is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Walte rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Walte wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor connects with a big shot to the side of Walte's head.
Taylor biding his time, controlling Walte.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Walte pushes Taylor off but Taylor dives into side control.
Taylor landing strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walte tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Walte is not a happy chappy� he wants out of there.
Taylor breaks from Walte's wrist control and lands an elbow. #T1#
Walte wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Walte has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
The referee is taking a good look at Walte as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Taylor!
Good control from Taylor.
Taylor lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T2#
Taylor lands shots from the back.
Taylor is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Taylor gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Taylor gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Taylor apologises and we restart here on the feet.
#CL#
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Walte.#TD#
Taylor manages to pull guard.
Walte trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Walte 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. #T3#
Walte wants to stand back up but Taylor manages to pass into side control.
Taylor controls the position.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Walte tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Taylor just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T4#
Walte trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Walte can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Walte is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Walte hold on?!
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Cruz misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
#REVB#
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Cruz sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Taylor.
Taylor is staying tight to Cruz's torso, preventing him from escaping.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a strike aimed at the side of Cruz's head but Cruz avoids it well.#T1#
Cruz dodges the ground and pound from Taylor.
Cruz avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taylor.
Cruz wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor controlling the position from side mount.
Cruz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cruz defending against the ground and pound.
Cruz seems a little lost for a moment, as Taylor dominates the positioning.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cruz can pounce on him.
Cruz throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cruz manages to circle out of the way.
Cruz throws a chopping leg kick but Taylor manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A head kick by Cruz misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cruz throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#
It looks like Abe Taylor has been cut.#T3#
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor really is a fat lump.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Cruz manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Cruz didn't expect that.
Cruz is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
#REVB#
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor taking a breather here. #T4#
Cruz is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor cracks Cruz with a big right hand but Cruz just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Taylor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Cruz will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
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 Abe Taylor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abe Taylor'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#
Cruz throws a solid leg kick but Taylor takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Cruz.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Cruz looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Cruz looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cruz.
Cruz throws a head kick that misses #CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cruz walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fighters circle, before Cruz throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Taylor's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Cruz lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Jose Cruz!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Taylor pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor wants to stand but Griffin is controlling the position.
Taylor could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Griffin is looking to stand up but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Griffin content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffin wants to stand but Taylor is controlling his posture from full guard.
Griffin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Griffin preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Shawn Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Griffin tries to tie him up. #TD#
Taylor pulls guard.
Griffin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #ES#
Taylor has his feet on Griffin's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #CL2#
Griffin rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T2#
Taylor has Griffin pressed against the cage, preventing Griffin from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#TD#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Griffin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Griffin looks winded!
An elbow from Taylor crashes against the mat.
#T3##SU#
Taylor stands up and beckons Griffin to his feet. #CL#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Griffin stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Griffin's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Griffin tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Griffin is proving a slippery customer.
#T4#
Griffin is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Griffin chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Griffin controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Griffin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taylor is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Griffin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Griffin's back!
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Griffin closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Griffin lands in his opponent's guard.#ES#
Taylor manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Griffin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Griffin is breathing heavily.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin trying to control here.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T1#
Griffin is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Griffin for as long as he can get away with.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Griffin wants to get back to full guard.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shawn Griffin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griffin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Griffin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Griffin is now in Taylor's guard.#ES#
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Griffin is avoiding it.
Griffin misses with a series of wild punches.
As Griffin tries to get set, Taylor tries to push him back and clinch up but Griffin manages to avoid the attempt.#T3#
Griffin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Griffin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Griffin.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griffin throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
#T4#
Griffin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Griffin works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Griffin shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Griffin changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Griffin tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Griffin into his guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are battling for position here. Taylor manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Griffin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Griffin trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Griffin's guard. #REVR#
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Griffin's brow. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Griffin is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Griffin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T3#
Griffin tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Griffin misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Griffin prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor jumps guard but Griffin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abe Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Griffin just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Griffin walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T4##TD#
Taylor pulls Griffin into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Griffin from controlling successfully.
Griffin throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Griffin's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Shawn Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abe Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abe Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ragnarson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Ragnarson stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ragnarson stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Taylor really is a fat lump.
Ragnarson looking to stall.
Ragnarson is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Ragnarson is trying to maintain a safe position but Taylor gets an underhook and turns Ragnarson into the cage.
Ragnarson is trying to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Donald Ragnarson.#CL2#
Ragnarson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ragnarson uses from the top position.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Ragnarson has passed into half guard.
Taylor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#T1#
Ragnarson wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to kick Ragnarson off but Ragnarson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor is staying active underneath Ragnarson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Ragnarson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.#ES#
Taylor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Ragnarson presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2##TD#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Ragnarson to the mat.
Ragnarson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Ragnarson passes into half guard.
Taylor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Ragnarson manages to mount him!
#T3#
Ragnarson tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ragnarson looking to control but Taylor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ragnarson is trying to control here but Taylor has managed to regain half guard.
Taylor has his hands clasped together around Ragnarson's back. He's all about the action.
Ragnarson is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to control but Ragnarson passes into side.
Ragnarson trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Donald Ragnarson will probably get the nod.
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##TD#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SU#
Taylor stands up from half guard.
Donald Ragnarson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Ragnarson looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ragnarson's best efforts.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #T1#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ragnarson wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarson moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that! #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ragnarson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Ragnarson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Ragnarson avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Ragnarson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ragnarson. What's that going to do exactly?
Ragnarson tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ragnarson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
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 Abe Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Ragnarson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Taylor on his heels. He'll look to pass Taylor's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Ragnarson 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#
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T1#
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Donald Ragnarson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD2#
Ragnarson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ragnarson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Ragnarson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T3#
Ragnarson is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Ragnarson has managed to pass to side control instead.
Taylor is not content to let Ragnarson control the position.
Taylor regains half guard.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ragnarson wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Ragnarson trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor wants to sweep but Ragnarson has passed to side control!
Ragnarson is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donald Ragnarson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ragnarson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Donald Ragnarson!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 11, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ebbitt looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is dominant here and he's now got Ebbitt's back!
Ebbitt just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Ebbitt covering up well under a series of strikes from Taylor.
Ebbitt is covering up but some of the strikes from Taylor are getting through and doing damage.
Ebbitt is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt keeps trying to improve his position.
Ebbitt covers up after that shot from Taylor.
Ebbitt trying to get back to his feet but Taylor is in full control for now.
Taylor connects with a big shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Ebbitt can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Ebbitt is trying to remain composed but Taylor is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Taylor controlling the positon.
Ebbitt trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Ebbitt is trying to stand back up.
Ebbitt avoids the strikes from Taylor.
Ebbitt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Ebbitt is trying to break free.
#T2#
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ebbitt is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ebbitt for as long as he can get away with.
Taylor really is a fat lump.#T3#
Taylor gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Ebbitt is really stuck here.
Ebbitt is still trying to improve position.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Ebbitt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor gets his hands free as Ebbitt looks to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ebbitt is trying to get back to his feet but Taylor has full control of the position and if anything, Ebbitt has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Taylor is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Ebbitt trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks. #T4#
Taylor keeps control of the position as Ebbitt tries to break free.
Ebbitt is trying to stand back up.
Taylor misses with punches from the back.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is hanging on to Ebbitt's back as he tries to escape.
Taylor is riding his opponent, not letting Ebbitt buck him off.
Taylor is not going to allow Ebbitt to sit and survive in this position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor 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#
Ebbitt misses with a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ebbitt manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Ebbitt from controlling successfully.
Ebbitt 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#
Ebbitt wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Ebbitt.
Taylor won't allow Ebbitt to get back to his feet.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Taylor stands up over Ebbitt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebbitt can do to turn this around?
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ebbitt is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Ebbitt's head.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ebbitt's head.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Ebbitt.
#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ebbitt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Ebbitt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Ebbitt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #ES2#
Ebbitt uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#T3#
Ebbitt throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Ebbitt looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Ebbitt tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Taylor manages to move to mount!
Ebbitt trying desperately to get to his feet.
#T4#
Ebbitt is looking to get to half guard.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ebbitt tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Ebbitt closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ebbitt wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Ebbitt wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Ebbitt dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebbitt wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.#ES2#
Ebbitt makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Ebbitt keeps it at a distance.
Ebbitt closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tommy Ebbitt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebbitt throws a combination. Taylor tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT2#
It looks like Abe Taylor has been cut.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Ebbitt.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Ebbitt avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ebbitt continues to drive forward.
Ebbitt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Ebbitt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Ebbitt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Taylor clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ebbitt is punishing Taylor with strikes - can he finish him?!
Ebbitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Taylor manages to scramble and ends up in full guard, under a barage of strikes . Great composure from Taylor.
Ebbitt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Ebbitt trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor cracks Ebbitt with a solid left hand.
Taylor distracts Ebbitt with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ebbitt avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ebbitt is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ebbitt wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Ebbitt looking for a sweep. Not yet Ebbitt, not yet.
Taylor content to stall in guard here. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ebbitt looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Tommy Ebbitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ebbitt misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ebbitt throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Ebbitt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Abe Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ebbitt falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ebbitt won't be happy with that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Ebbitt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Taylor!
In defeat, Tommy Ebbitt stepped up to the mic, saying 'i'll be back'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 29, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Sullivan rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Taylor successfully pulls guard.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Sullivan wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Sullivan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taylor really is a fat lump.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Sullivan's temple. #T1##SUB2#
Sullivan looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sullivan is trying to stand.
Sullivan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Sullivan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sullivan is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor slows the pace down.
Sullivan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control. #SU#
Taylor decides to stand back up. #CL2#
Sullivan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A hook to the body from Taylor.
#TD#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Sullivan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Sullivan preventing the sweep. #T4#
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Sullivan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sullivan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Taylor dominated that round.
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#
Taylor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#CL#
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Sullivan.#TD#
Taylor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Taylor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sullivan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abe Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sullivan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1##TD2#
Sullivan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sullivan content to control rather than advance.
Sullivan prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Sullivan jumps into side control!#T2##SU2#
Sullivan decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD2#
Sullivan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Sullivan lands in his opponent's guard.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #T3#
Taylor wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sullivan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sullivan wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Sullivan shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Sullivan manages to pass to side control. #T4##REVR##SU2#
Sullivan decides to stand and escape the position. #TD2#
Sullivan gets the takedown into side control. #ES#
Taylor explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Scotty Sullivan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Sullivan feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Sullivan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Scotty Sullivan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sullivan throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD2#
Sullivan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Sullivan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Sullivan is controlling the position.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Sullivan postures up.
Sullivan controls from within his opponent's guard.
Sullivan throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sullivan's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR##T1#
Sullivan wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Sullivan looking to control but Taylor passes into half guard.
Sullivan taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sullivan wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Taylor is nestled in close to Sullivan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sullivan is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#T3#
Sullivan wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sullivan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sullivan trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard. #T4#
Sullivan throws a big elbow that misses. #SU2#
Sullivan stands up from Taylor's guard - Sullivan perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL2#
Sullivan rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sullivan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Scotty Sullivan.
I think Sullivan 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scotty Sullivan!
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