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Event:
EPGH 4 Prelims
Date: Dec 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Norwood connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Norwood counters with a right hand to the body.
Norwood cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Marshall Taylor has been cut.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses #KD#
and Norwood counters with a right hand that sends Taylor tumbling to the canvas! Can Norwood finish him? He dives into Taylor's guard looking to do just that!#ROC#
Taylor is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Norwood finish him?
Norwood sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.#SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Norwood escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Norwood keeps moving and retains side control.
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.#T1#
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here. #SU#
Norwood stands up and beckons Taylor to his feet.
Norwood lands with a big left! Taylor is wobbled badly! Norwood comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Taylor to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Norwood!
In his post fight interview, Jim Norwood started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
SNPF: Japan
Date: Nov 04, 2017 |
#R1#
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kuznetmedov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Taylor defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetmedov. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kuznetmedov looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
And Kuznetmedov tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetmedov.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Kuznetmedov, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kuznetmedov's waist but Kuznetmedov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marshall Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the ropes. Kuznetmedov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1##TD2#
Kuznetmedov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kuznetmedov in particular looking to stall.
Kuznetmedov is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov is looking to pass Taylor's guard but actually Taylor recovers to full guard.
Taylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kuznetmedov looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2#
It looks like Kuznetmedov might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Kuznetmedov tries to pass.
Kuznetmedov passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T3#
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Kuznetmedov sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Taylor to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to keep Kuznetmedov in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kuznetmedov 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##TD2#
Kuznetmedov shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Kuznetmedov tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Kuznetmedov slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Kuznetmedov.
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.
Kuznetmedov is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kuznetmedov wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it. #T1#
Kuznetmedov takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov 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. Kuznetmedov eventually gives up the hold.
Kuznetmedov is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Kuznetmedov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Taylor makes his way to full guard, as Kuznetmedov worked for a kimura.
#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Kuznetmedov off! Kuznetmedov jumps back into Taylor's guard.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kuznetmedov on the ground.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Kuznetmedov from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Marshall Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Kuznetmedov looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor dives in and grabs Kuznetmedov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetmedov pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A big left from Kuznetmedov misses.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Kuznetmedov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetmedov misses the target.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kuznetmedov is having none of it.
Kuznetmedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuznetmedov.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Kuznetmedov.#TD#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov actively working from the bottom here.#T4##SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Kuznetmedov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Igor Kuznetmedov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kuznetmedov gets full guard.
Kuznetmedov has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Kuznetmedov looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Kuznetmedov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kuznetmedov.
Kuznetmedov throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Kuznetmedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Kuznetmedov misses with a hook.
Kuznetmedov throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Kuznetmedov breaks away and moves out of range.
Taylor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Kuznetmedov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Kuznetmedov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kuznetmedov is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1#
Taylor struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Kuznetmedov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kuznetmedov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Well,Taylor is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#T3#
Kuznetmedov wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Kuznetmedov tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kuznetmedov's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor trying to control here.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kuznetmedov stalling.
Kuznetmedov is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Kuznetmedov trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Kuznetmedov works his foot free and advances to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Kuznetmedov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kuznetmedov 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight for Igor Kuznetmedov!
Igor Kuznetmedov wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Ultimate Fighting Friday 1
Date: Oct 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Souza shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Souza back into the cage.
Taylor lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#CUT2#
It looks like Tulio Souza has been cut.#TD2#
Taylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Souza regains guard.
Taylor stays in close to Souza's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Souza lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR##T1#
Souza passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor keeping control of the position.
Souza content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Souza 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. Souza eventually gives up the hold.
Souza trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
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.
Souza performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it. #T3#
Souza is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Souza is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Taylor reverses the position - he's now on top in Souza's guard.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Souza has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Souza is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
#T4#
Taylor is keen to just control but Souza is a slippery customer.
Souza gets back to full guard.
Souza is striking off his back. Taylor thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Souza controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tulio Souza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Souza looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Souza stalling. #SUB#
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Souza controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza 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. #T1#
Souza is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Souza escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Souza works to advance to full mount. Taylor defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is squirming around, avoiding Souza's attempts to control the action.
Souza takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor is still trying to improve position.
Tulio Souza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Souza controlling his opponent. #T3#
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
Souza controlling his opponent.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Souza tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor wants to control but Souza is having none of it.
Souza tries to control but Taylor wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tulio Souza dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tulio Souza's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch. #TD2#
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Souza is trying to control but can't.
Souza looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Souza is working away.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Souza to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Souza striking off his back but it's not causing Taylor any problems. #T1#
Souza not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Souza has Taylor pulled in close to control his posture. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL2#
Taylor forces Souza back against the cage and clinches.
Souza drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor misses with the body kick#TD#
and Souza counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T2#
Souza stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Souza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Souza wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Souza wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #T3#
Taylor punching to the body, from the bottom.
Souza slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Souza is trying to defend but Taylor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Souza wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor works his way into full mount! #T4#
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.
Souza throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taylor. What's that going to do exactly?
Taylor avoids the attempt from Souza to control.
Souza bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza looking to pass the guard.
Tulio Souza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor is pulling down on Souza's head. It's preventing any offense from Souza, at least for the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marshall Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Marshall Taylor!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Marshall Taylor!
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight for Marshall Taylor!
Marshall Taylor wins by unanimous decision!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 16, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Guerra clinches.
Guerra really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#BC#
Guerra's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor tries to clinch up.#TD#
Guerra looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taylor controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Guerra.
Guerra will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is pressing down on Guerra's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerra chips away with some ground and pound.
Guerra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guerra prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Guerra looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him. #T1#
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Guerra swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Guerra is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Guerra closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Taylor is pulling down on Guerra's head to control his posture. #T2##SUB2#
Guerra got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Guerra has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Guerra defends easily.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Guerra defends well.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Guerra tries to pass.
Taylor looking to control.
#T3#
Guerra trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Guerra has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Guerra's guard.#REVB#
Guerra wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T4#
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Guerra is keeping the position for now.
Guerra keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Guerra being controlled here, momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor prevents Guerra from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marshall Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Guerra sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Guerra.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Guerra. Guerra maintains the clinch.
Taylor letting Guerra take a breather here.#TD2#
Taylor gets control of Guerra's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Guerra trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Guerra doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Guerra manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control the position.
#SUB#
Guerra drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Guerra is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Guerra is retaining full guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
Taylor stops Guerra from standing up. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor won't allow Guerra to sweep him here.
Guerra 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#
Guerra trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away.
Marshall Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guerra is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Guerra is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Guerra is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.#T3##SUB#
Guerra is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guerra to get the leverage.
Guerra trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Guerra is working for a submission of some sort.
#ES2#
Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Guerra taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor advances to mount. #T4#
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guerra throws a strike but has given up his back in the process.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Guerra.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to break Guerra's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Guerra remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Taylor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marshall Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Guerra gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#TD2#
Taylor has clasped his hands together around Guerra's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #ES#
Guerra bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Guerra fails with an attempt to clinch.
#TD#
Guerra drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Guerra drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Guerra jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Guerra trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Guerra drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Guerra has Taylor in his guard.#REVB#
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Guerra keeps moving.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Guerra uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Guerra!#REVR##SU#
Guerra stands up from Taylor's guard - Guerra perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Guerra wants to clinch.
Taylor unleashes a big counter combination but Guerra bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Guerra fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Guerra to the ground. Taylor is now in Guerra's guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Guerra is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerra wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position. #T3#
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Guerra is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
Guerra wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Guerra is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Guerra trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Guerra is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Guerra!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Dorian Guerra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marshall Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Guerra trying his best to control but Taylor has mounted him.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dorian Guerra.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marshall Taylor!
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