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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Thomas shows good takedown defense.
Thomas looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Thomas tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thomas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Taylor has Thomas up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Thomas turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Thomas manages to end up in side control.
Taylor isn't going anywhere.
Thomas is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Taylor tries to bench press Thomas off him but Thomas keeps the position.
Thomas wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#ES#
Taylor throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thomas swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
#T2#
Thomas tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Thomas keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thomas stalls.
Thomas changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Thomas in a clinch.
#TD#
Taylor gets control of Thomas's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Thomas from controlling successfully. #T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taylor holds on and takes a little breather. #SU2#
Thomas stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Thomas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Thomas, which made it look bad.
Thomas darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thomas into the cage.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time. #CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Thomas against the cage.
#T4##BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Thomas as he jumps to the side.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Thomas misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Thomas is quick to defend against it.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Thomas feints the counter takedown.
We've been informed that Thomas has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Thomas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thomas cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Thomas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
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 Jack 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.
#R2#
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thomas is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Thomas circles away and we're back to standing.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#TD2#
Thomas jumps into guard, dragging Taylor to the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas looking for a sweep. Not yet Thomas, not yet. #SUB2#
Thomas is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thomas is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Thomas dives on top into guard.#REVB#
Ieuan Thomas has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thomas is one step ahead there. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Thomas uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Thomas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Thomas trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor is pushing Thomas's head away, looking to escape. Thomas manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Thomas in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Thomas lands a few punches from side control.
Thomas is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Thomas tries to move into full mount but can't pass Taylor's legs. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice takedown defense from Thomas. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thomas moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Thomas circles away.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ieuan Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Thomas avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Thomas lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thomas is out of range and Taylor settles back down.
Thomas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thomas.#T1#
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Jack Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Thomas gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Thomas gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Thomas trying to remain calm as Taylor controls from the top position.#SU#
Taylor stands up. #T2##TD2#
Thomas drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD2#
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#ES#
Taylor kicks off Thomas and gets to his feet.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ieuan Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Thomas has closed the distance and engaged Taylor in a clinch.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Taylor. #T3#
Thomas jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Thomas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Thomas is controlling the position. #BC2#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Thomas.
Thomas stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range. #TD2#
Thomas is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.#T4#
Taylor trying to hold on to Thomas's head to control him but Thomas postures up.
Taylor is trying to stand up here but Thomas is controlling him well.
Taylor is looking to control Thomas's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ieuan Thomas.
I think Thomas 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ieuan Thomas!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 23, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard. #SUB#
Hurst throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hurst might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Hurst is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurst controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Hurst blocks nicely.
Hurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst looking to control.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Hurst looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hurst wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment. #T1##SU2#
Taylor stands up and waves to Hurst to follow him.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Hurst is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Hurst has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.
Taylor looks to land a strike but Hurst avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T2#
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hurst keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Hurst blocks nicely.
Hurst has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Hurst looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Hurst checks a low kick from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hurst was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Hurst.
Hurst throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor wants to clinch.#TD2#
Taylor feints and as Hurst raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#T4#
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hurst is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Hurst's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Hurst blocks nicely.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Taylor stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.#SUB#
Hurst had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurst has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Taylor stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Hurst looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurst seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Hurst throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.#TD2#
Taylor scores with a takedown into Hurst's guard.#SU2#
Taylor stands up and waves to Hurst to follow him. #TD2#
Hurst gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Hurst manages to retain guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Hurst has wrist control.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hurst is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Hurst dives on top into guard.#REVR#
Hurst prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Hurst has passed into side control.
#SUB#
Hurst wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well. #SUB#
Hurst tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jack Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hurst's best efforts.
Taylor is positioning himself well to prevent Hurst advancing to mount. #SU#
Hurst stands up out of the half guard. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and bounces Hurst off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hurst works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor throws a strike but Hurst rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Taylor has his hands on Hurst's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurst doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurst manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Hurst postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jack Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Hurst throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Hurst keeps him there for the moment.#BC#
Hurst pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#TD2#
Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurst is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hurst could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hurst holds on and takes a little breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hurst working a defensive guard here.
Taylor wants to stand but Hurst has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1#
Taylor postures up in Hurst's guard and throws a big left but Hurst blocks it. #SUB#
Hurst is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.#SU2#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Taylor stuns Hurst with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hurst throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Hurst's guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor wants to get up but he can't break Hurst's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Hurst keeps moving. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet - Hurst follows without any prompting.
Hurst takes one on the button.#TD2#
Hurst tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.#SU2#
Taylor stands up and beckons Hurst to join him on the feet.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zachary Hurst is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Hurst. Hurst maintains the clinch.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3##TD#
Hurst jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Hurst keeps moving.
Hurst utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Hurst gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Hurst postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hurst throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Hurst throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hurst's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVB#
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Hurst had control of the position.
Zachary Hurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hurst has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Hurst's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Taylor!
Jack Taylor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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