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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2018 |
#R1#
Winkel closes the distance but Taylor moves to the side #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Winkel didn't expect that.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor stops Winkel from standing up.
Winkel knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Winkel wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winkel is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Winkel is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Winkel seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Winkel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winkel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Trevor Winkel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winkel throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Winkel is breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Winkel wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T3#
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Winkel really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.#T4#
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taylor moves away from the strike by Winkel .
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Winkel thows a leg kick but Taylor checks it #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Winkel has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor prevents Winkel from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Corey Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Winkel wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T1#
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Winkel wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Winkel wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor stands up over Winkel , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T2#
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T4#
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor distracts Winkel with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor is in close to Winkel 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Winkel throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Winkel fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor cracks Winkel with a solid left hand.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Winkel 's brow.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor works over Winkel with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Winkel 's head.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T1#
Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple.
Taylor landing strikes.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor cracks Winkel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taylor lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor lands a decent elbow from side control.
Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Winkel takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taylor landing strikes. #T2#
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Winkel taking punishment in the form of punches.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor lands an elbow.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Winkel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T3#
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor is working Winkel over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Winkel takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor lands an elbow.
Winkel is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Winkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Winkel down.
Winkel takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Check out the look on Taylor's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes. #T4#
Winkel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winkel some visible discomfort.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor cracks Winkel with a big elbow.
Taylor lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taylor cracks Winkel with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Taylor scoring with punches from side control.
Winkel taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor grinds an elbow into Winkel 's temple.
Trevor Winkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor lands some shots froms side control.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 25:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 25:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Taylor!
After winning the bout, Corey Taylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Trevor Winkel was interviewed post fight and said 'It's rigged.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Kaya throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaya moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kaya is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaya defends it well.
Good leg kick by Kaya there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kaya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Kaya defends it well.
Kaya misses with a combination
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Kaya didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaya is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Kaya's brow.
Kaya wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it. #T1#
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kaya is breathing heavily.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kaya has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is working Kaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taylor cracks Kaya with a solid left hand.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kaya works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Kaya on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kaya tries to get out of the position.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.#T2#
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor pushing down on Kaya's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Kaya taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Kaya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor is nestled in close to Kaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor is nestled in close to Kaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Taylor is nestled in close to Kaya, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
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 Kaya's temple.
Kaya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Kaya's hands, connecting with Kaya's forehead.#T3#
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Taylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Kaya is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor works his way into full mount!
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Taylor dominating with strikes here.
Kaya is bucking up trying to escape but Taylor cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Kaya looks very uncomfortable down there. #T4#
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
Kaya is in a horrible position here. Taylor smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Kaya but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Kaya is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Kaya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kaya?
Kaya in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Kaya looks a forlorn figure.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taylor landing strikes from the mount and Kaya is in trouble!
Taylor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Kaya throws a combination that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Corey Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is in close to Kaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up in Kaya's guard and throws a big left but Kaya blocks it.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Kaya will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaya's head.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor advances to half guard.
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 Kaya's temple.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaya has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor working Kaya over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor prevents Kaya from standing back up.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T2#
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kaya has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kaya taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Kaya has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaya has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Kaya's hands, connecting with Kaya's forehead.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
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 Kaya's temple.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T3#
Taylor working over Kaya with some ground and pound. Kaya looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Kaya knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kaya has hold of Taylor's hands but Taylor slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kaya with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Taylor is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Kaya's hands, connecting with Kaya's forehead.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Kaya on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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 Kaya's temple.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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 Kaya's temple.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ground and pound from Taylor.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaya taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Kaya is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kaya knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kaya's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Kaya pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaya misses with a two punch combination.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Kaya pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kaya throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sloppy strikes from Kaya. Those never looked like landing.
Kaya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kaya throws a leg kick that is checked#TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kaya's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1#
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Kaya has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor is working Kaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor works over Kaya with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor is working Kaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor is in close to Kaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor cracks Kaya with a solid left hand.
Kaya has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor is working Kaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thali Kaya has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor is in close to Kaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor stands up over Kaya, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Taylor cracks Kaya with a solid left hand.
Taylor is working Kaya over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor is in close to Kaya's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor works over Kaya with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor distracts Kaya with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kaya's head.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Kaya's head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Taylor!
A relieved looking Corey Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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