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Event:
Madness 30 West Vs Hawkins
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Volto throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Volto looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Volto connects with a body shot.
Volto misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Volto!
Volto gets back to half guard.
Volto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Volto defends it well.
Volto is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Volto isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks Volto on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Volto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Volto gets back to half guard.
Volto looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Volto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Volto trying to control from the bottom.
Volto is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Volto defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Volto is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Volto trying to control but Taylor postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Volto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor is pressing down on Volto's thigh, looking to free his foot. Volto is holding on for now.
Volto trying to get back to full guard but Taylor takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taylor lands a big elbow.
Volto regains half guard.#SUB2#
Volto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Volto is trying to control but Taylor manages to pass to mount!
Volto is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Volto gets back to half guard.#T3#
Volto is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Volto tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Volto is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to control but Volto is having none of it.
Volto regains half guard.
Volto is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Volto doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #T4#
Volto is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Volto avoid being mounted?
Volto might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Volto is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Volto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Volto keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taylor has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Volto to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Taylor is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Volto pulls down on the head and he's put Taylor to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Primo Volto!
A victorious Primo Volto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Madness 25 Ribbit vs McKenna 2
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Karama napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Karama knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Karama regains half guard, as Taylor was trying to land strikes. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Karama doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Karama is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1#
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Karama knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor misses with a head shot. Karama uses the momentum to regain guard.
Karama wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Taylor manages to pass to side control.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Karama sees it coming and defends easily.
Karama blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Karama does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor is pressing down on Karama's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karama is holding on for now. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Karama has recovered full guard.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Karama has wrist control.#T3#
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss. #SU#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Karama, up you get!
Karama connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Karama throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Karama fights it but they end up in guard. #SUB#
Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Karama dives on top into guard.#REVB##SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#T4#
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Karama defends it easily.
Karama wants to get up but he can't break Taylor's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Karama must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karama postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karama is one step ahead there.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Karama is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Karama shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Taylor eats them both and turns towards Karama to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Karama misses with a hook
#CL#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor. #BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saif Karama is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Karama swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Karama throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
Taylor pushes Karama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor misses with a knee strike.
Taylor slows down the pace here.
Taylor trying to land knees to the body.
Taylor taking a breather.
Karama is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.#TD#
Taylor gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor prevents Karama from standing back up.
#T1#
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Karama's head.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karama has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Karama to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor prevents Karama from getting back to his feet.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Karama is keeping the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Karama is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Karama is defending well. #SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karama has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Karama.#T3#
Karama tries to stand but Taylor is controlling his head.
Taylor is trying to control Karama's posture but Karama avoids it.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Taylor is trying to control Karama's posture but Karama avoids it.
Taylor manages 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 trying to control but Karama postures up.
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Karama has managed to pass to side control instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Teddy Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Karama throws a shot to the body.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#
It looks like Teddy Taylor has been cut.#TD#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Karama is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Karama's guard.#SUB#
Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Karama is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Taylor, into his guard. #REVB#
Karama tries to stand but Taylor is controlling from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Karama postures up.
Taylor seems keen to control Karama's posture.#T1#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Karama controlling him for the moment.
Karama wants to stand and escape but instead Taylor has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Karama keeps moving. #SU#
Karama is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Karama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#TD#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Karama quickly recovers to half guard.#ES2#
Karama kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karama will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD#
Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Karama's guard.
Taylor postures up in Karama's guard and throws a big left but Karama blocks it.
Karama keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karama wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position. #SUB#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Karama is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Karama has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor trying to control the position.
#T3#
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Karama is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Karama defends it easily.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Karama defends easily.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Karama would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Saif Karama has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Teddy Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saif Karama comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Taylor!
An out of breath and clearly excited Teddy Taylor thanked VanDam Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
Madness Insanity 10
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Jansen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jansen. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Jansen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jansen is trying to defend but Taylor finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Jansen defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Jansen holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Taylor tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
#T1#
Taylor tries to control but Jansen wriggling away. #SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Jansen is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
Jansen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Jansen with a nice head shot there.
Jansen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T2#
Jansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jansen content to stall in guard here.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jansen is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jansen. #T3#
Jansen working some strikes from top position.
Jansen working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
Jansen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jansen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Jansen from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Jansen in close.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jansen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Jansen leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jansen throws a head kick that misses.
Jansen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor. Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Taylor has been cut.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor wants to control but Jansen is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jansen wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhan Jansen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Jansen throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Jansen misses.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Jansen sprawls well.
Jansen throws a quick counter kick to the body but Taylor avoids it.
Jansen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jansen defends it well.
Jansen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Jansen looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Jansen drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.#T1#
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jansen postures up.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jansen is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jansen trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jansen manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB##T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor works over Jansen with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jansen is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Jansen is working from the bottom.
Jansen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jansen tries to get out of the position.
Taylor throws a strike but Jansen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T3#
Jansen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Jansen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Jansen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jansen with a nice head shot there.
Jansen trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jansen lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jansen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jansen is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jansen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Jansen.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jansen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jhan Jansen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Taylor.
Jansen lands a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jhan Jansen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Teddy Taylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. 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#
Taylor throws a right and a left that Jansen avoids nicely.
It looked like Jansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jansen scores with a body shot.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Jansen.
Jansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Jansen misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Jansen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jansen quickly recovers to half guard.
Jansen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Jansen defends it. #SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Jansen defends the submission attempt.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Jansen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jansen is looking to improve his position.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Jansen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
I really don't envy Taylor right now.
Jansen is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Taylor rolls, trying to escape but Jansen keeps control of the position.
Jansen is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T3#
Jansen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Jansen controls the action.
Taylor looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Jansen controls the position.
Jansen is hanging on to Taylor's back as he tries to escape.
#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor covers up after that shot from Jansen.
Jansen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taylor hold on?
Taylor tries to roll but Jansen sticks to his back.
Taylor trying to control the action but Jansen just sinks the hooks in.
Jansen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taylor hold on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jansen loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Taylor hold on?
Jansen is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
Teddy Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jhan Jansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Jansen controlling the positon.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jhan Jansen showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jansen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhan Jansen!
Jhan Jansen managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Sportivité, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 7
Date: Sep 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Good misses with the combination.
Good throws a shot to the body.
Good dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
A cross from Good lands.
A jab from Good misses.
Good misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Good avoids it with no problem.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Good lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Good.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good lands a lovely overhand right.
A slow jab from Good misses its intended target.
Good throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
We've been told by Good's head coaches at The Forge that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Good misses with a looping left.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Good defends it well.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Good counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#TD#
Good darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Good is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Good lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Good has control of the leg. #T2#
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Good is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to control but Good is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Taylor won't allow Good to pass to mount.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Good lands strikes from half guard.
Good controlling the action here.
Good sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Taylor slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor pulls Good in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor controls Good momentarily but Good frees himself.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
Good misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Good fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Good throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Jab, jab by Good - just one landing. #CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Good has taken the fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Good manages to get underhooks.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Good controls the action.
#BC#
Good breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Good.
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Good off balance momentarily.#TD#
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Good dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A jab from Good misses.
A big right from Good misses.
Good cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Good lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Good. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Good pushes him away.
Good works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Good lands a right hook to the body.
We've been informed that Taylor has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Jamal Good is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Good pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Good with a hook.#T1#
Good swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Good looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Good throws a right hand that misses
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Good controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Good is defending well.
Good looks like he's trying to stand up.
Good is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Good sees it coming and defends easily.
Jamal Good overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Taylor thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Good's head.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Good is working away.
Good pushes Taylor off looking to stand but Taylor dives back in and keeps control.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Good won't allow it.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Good does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Good on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Good tries to get out of the position.
Taylor throwing shots but Good is blocking nicely.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Taylor wants to control but Good is keeping him busy. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Good fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Taylor stalling in the clinch but Good improves position.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Good won't allow it.
Jamal Good has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Taylor.#BC#
Good's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Good is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor avoids the body shot from Good.
Good jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good misses with a hook.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Good pushes his down on his head and steps out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Good swinging wildly here.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Good dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Good misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
A combination from Good does no damage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good misses with a body shot.
Taylor takes one on the button.
Good is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Good pushes him away.
Nice cross by Good.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good misses with a hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Good tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Good sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T1#
Good fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Good tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Good is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Good.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Good throws out the jab.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Good circles away.
Jamal Good has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Teddy Taylor.
Good lands a two punch combo.
#CL#
Good has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
#T2#
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Good blocks the elbow strike.
#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Good throws a leg kick #TD2#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Taylor trying to control but Good is working from the bottom.
Good wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment. #T3##ES#
Good pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Good.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Good jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Good avoids it easily.#TD2#
Taylor feints and as Good raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#ES#
Good has his feet on Taylor's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good looks to land a combination. Taylor sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT#
It looks like Teddy Taylor has been cut.
A combination from Good does no damage.
Good swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws a counter combo.
Taylor dives in and grabs Good's left leg, looking for a takedown. Good pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Good cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Teddy Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jamal Good is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Good throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Good showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Good has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jamal Good!
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Event:
Madness Insanity 3
Date: Sep 04, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Chomsli.
Chomsli working the ground and pound but Taylor is defending the strikes.
Chomsli wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Chomsli working away.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Chomsli keeps moving and retains side control.
Chomsli trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #SUB2#
Chomsli is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Chomsli is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T1##SUB2#
Chomsli wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well. #SUB2#
Chomsli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chomsli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB2#
Chomsli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chomsli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor is not content to let Chomsli control the position.
Chomsli looking to control but instead Taylor has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB2#
Chomsli is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Chomsli manages to pass to side control.
Chomsli scoring with punches and elbows.
The ground and pound from Chomsli seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Chomsli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor is not content to let Chomsli control the position. #SUB2#
Chomsli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chomsli's guard! Nice work there by Taylor! #T3#
Chomsli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Taylor wants to improve his position but instead Chomsli has moved into half guard.
#SUB2#
Chomsli is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Chomsli is looking for a kimura but Taylor is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chomsli to get the leverage.
Chomsli is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor misses with some strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Taylor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Chomsli landing some decent shots from guard.
Chomsli loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomsli pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chomsli throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chomsli's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lukas Chomsli dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Chomsli thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Chomsli is quick to defend against it.#TD2#
Chomsli scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Chomsli is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Chomsli is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Chomsli not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Chomsli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Chomsli controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Chomsli is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Chomsli with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Taylor is pressing down on Chomsli's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Chomsli being controlled here momentarily.
Chomsli postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Chomsli being controlled here momentarily.
Taylor controls Chomsli momentarily but Chomsli frees himself. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chomsli defends well.
Chomsli lands a couple of elbows.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chomsli is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor wants to stand but Chomsli is controlling the position.
Chomsli trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor gets caught napping as Chomsli dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
Chomsli throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chomsli wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. #SUB2#
Chomsli drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.#REVR##T3#
Chomsli keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Chomsli doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Chomsli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Chomsli is retaining full guard.
Taylor won't allow Chomsli to sweep him here.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Chomsli keeps moving.
Taylor trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chomsli's guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to stand but Chomsli is controlling his posture from full guard.
Chomsli keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Chomsli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chomsli wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chomsli gets full guard.
Chomsli trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Chomsli is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lukas Chomsli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3##TD#
Chomsli gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Chomsli is keeping the position.
Chomsli seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Chomsli trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws an elbow that misses. Chomsli uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Chomsli!#REVB##SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Chomsli defends it easily.
#T1#
Chomsli looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Chomsli is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Taylor is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Taylor has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor trying to control but Chomsli is working from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body. #T2#
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chomsli is proving hard to escape from.
Taylor postures up in Chomsli's guard and throws a big left but Chomsli blocks it.
Chomsli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Chomsli keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Chomsli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Chomsli has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
We've been informed that Chomsli has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor postures up.
#T3#
Chomsli wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor tries to stand but Chomsli is controlling from the bottom.
Taylor postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control. #SUB#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Chomsli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Chomsli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor wants to stand but Chomsli is controlling his arm.#T4##SUB#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Chomsli, who protects the arm well.
Chomsli is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Chomsli can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chomsli 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Teddy Taylor!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Teddy Taylor made sure he mentioned VanDam Clothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Madness Fight Night 2
Date: Jul 31, 2019 |
#R1##TD#
Mokoro drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Mokoro is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
Taylor wants to stand but Mokoro has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mokoro tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Mokoro is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Mokoro blocks nicely.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taylor passes into half guard. #T1#
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Mokoro knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Mokoro looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mokoro is breathing heavily.
Taylor seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Mokoro is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Mokoro is having none of it.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
#SUB2#
Taylor is trying for a kimura here. Mokoro looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Taylor wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Teddy Taylor!
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