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Event:
CMMA 173 Hallbjornsson v Olsen
Date: Oct 22, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Algiorno went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses.
Algiorno misses with a body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Algiorno's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Algiorno will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Algiorno off the cage and back into range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Algiorno swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Algiorno is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
Algiorno looks to land a body kick but Taylor moved away.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab from Taylor.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Algiorno and move into the clinch position.
We've been told by Algiorno's head coaches at EFC Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T2#
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Algiorno moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor jabs Algiorno right on the nose. Algiorno blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Algiorno takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor swings for the body but Algiorno moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Algiorno avoids nicely. #T3#
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Algiorno.
A low kick from Algiorno is predictable there #CL2#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Algiorno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Algiorno can't break the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Algiorno scores with a spinning back kick!#T4#
Algiorno tries to clinch
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Algiorno.
Algiorno throws a body kick that misses
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno tries a head kick but it misses.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Taylor connects with a right hand. Algiorno shakes it off.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Algiorno pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Taylor digs a good hook to Algiorno's body.
Algiorno avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Algiorno was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A nice leg kick from Algiorno, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor clobbers Algiorno with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Algiorno ducks right into an uppercut from Taylor.
Good shot there by Taylor.#T1#
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Algiorno motions for Taylor to come forward. Algiorno throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Algiorno fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
A slapping leg kick lands for Algiorno.
Taylor connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Algiorno's hands.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Algiorno closes the distance looking to clinch
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body. #T2#
Algiorno tries to clinch but Taylor moves away
and Algiorno takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Algiorno connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Algiorno throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Algiorno only half commits.
Abi Algiorno is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor throws a jab when Algiorno was well out of range.#T3#
Donk. Taylor catches Algiorno right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Algiorno has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Algiorno there as he acknowledges the shot.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Algiorno's shoulder, as Algiorno tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Algiorno throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Algiorno.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Algiorno throws a big counter combination but Taylor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Algiorno throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Algiorno.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Algiorno appears to be looking for a big counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Algiorno's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Algiorno looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Algiorno sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with a good jab.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Algiorno 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.
Algiorno with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Algiorno fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Algiorno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Algiorno is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Algiorno tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Algiorno.
#T2#
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Algiorno is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Algiorno moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Algiorno throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor moves out of range of the leg kick from Algiorno.#T3#
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Algiorno's belly button to the back.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Algiorno moved out of range nicely.
Algiorno misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Algiorno doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Algiorno's ribs.
Algiorno takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Algiorno misses with a leg kick.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor jabs at Algiorno's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A nice inside leg kick there by Algiorno. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Abi Algiorno has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor cracks Algiorno with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
An intense looking John Taylor took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'This is what I've been looking for since day 1, Nadadora is a great boxer, he will sure do great things, but for now i'm the king!! Step to me motherfuckers!'. |
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Event:
Savage MMA 4
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a series of wild punches.
Thum Yum Koong digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T1#
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thum Yum Koong on the side of the head.
Taylor slips a jab from Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Thum Yum Koong is quick to defend against it.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Thum Yum Koong moves away and avoids it.
John Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Thum Yum Koong has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Thum Yum Koong fails with a takedown attempt. #T2#
Taylor connects with the punch.
Thum Yum Koong shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Thum Yum Koong's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
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!
Taylor with a hook.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thum Yum Koong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thum Yum Koong darts in trying to clinch
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Tyga Thum Yum Koong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Thum Yum Koong's head back.
Thum Yum Koong has his takedown stuffed#CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch.
Taylor stops a takedown attempt from Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thum Yum Koongs head.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Thum Yum Koong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thum Yum Koong is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thum Yum Koong tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor lands a right hand. #T4#
Taylor is leaning against Thum Yum Koong and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thum Yum Koong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
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!
Thum Yum Koong tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Taylor defends well and Thum Yum Koong ends up having to push Taylor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a double jab
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Thum Yum Koong slips the punch.
Thum Yum Koong fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Thum Yum Koong uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Thum Yum Koong is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thum Yum Koong throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
A combination from Thum Yum Koong does no damage.
Taylor is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Thum Yum Koong defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Thum Yum Koong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Thum Yum Koong. Those never looked like landing.
The fight stays on the outside here - Thum Yum Koong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
#T1#
Thum Yum Koong shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Thum Yum Koong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Thum Yum Koong with a poor takedown
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a jab.
Taylor misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor misses with a hook.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thum Yum Koong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thum Yum Koong slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thum Yum Koong can do to turn this around?
Thum Yum Koong swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
#T2#
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Thum Yum Koong should have avoided that one.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
John Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Thum Yum Koong throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thum Yum Koong.#TD2#
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Thum Yum Koong was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Taylor sneaks out the side door and pushes Thum Yum Koong away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Taylor lands with a nice body punch.
Thum Yum Koong tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Thum Yum Koong somewhat.
Thum Yum Koong is breathing heavily.#T3#
Thum Yum Koong walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Thum Yum Koong tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thum Yum Koong sprawls and moves away.
Left hook, right uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Thum Yum Koong. #T4#
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thum Yum Koong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#TD2#
Thum Yum Koong dives in and scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Thum Yum Koong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Thum Yum Koong's guard. #REVR#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thum Yum Koong wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Thum Yum Koong felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Thum Yum Koong is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Thum Yum Koong bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor stuns Thum Yum Koong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor slips a jab from Thum Yum Koong.
It looked like Taylor was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thum Yum Koong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thum Yum Koong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Thum Yum Koong and move into the clinch.
Thum Yum Koong shoots and misses #CL#
and Taylor counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Thum Yum Koong manages to break the clinch.
#T1#
Taylor throws a hook but Thum Yum Koong avoids it easily.
Thum Yum Koong is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thum Yum Koong doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thum Yum Koong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thum Yum Koong ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong blocks a jab.
And Thum Yum Koong tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Thum Yum Koong takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thum Yum Koong looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Thum Yum Koong persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyga Thum Yum Koong.
Thum Yum Koong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Taylor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thum Yum Koong darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Thum Yum Koong into the cage.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thum Yum Koong's head backwards.
Thum Yum Koong throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor throws a body punch but Thum Yum Koong moves out of range.
Thum Yum Koong goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Thum Yum Koong fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T3#
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor works over Thum Yum Koong's head and body with a nice combination.
Thum Yum Koong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from Thum Yum Koong misses.
Thum Yum Koong avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Thum Yum Koong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thum Yum Koong.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Thum Yum Koong throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Thum Yum Koong manages to avoid it.
Taylor works over Thum Yum Koong's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor jabs Thum Yum Koong right on the nose. Thum Yum Koong blinks but takes it well.
Thum Yum Koong shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
John Taylor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'This is what I've been looking for since day 1, Nadadora is a great boxer, he will sure do great things, but for now i'm the king!! Step to me motherfuckers!'. |
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Event:
Savage MMA Lowe vs Anthony
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Nadadora on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Nadadora counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like John Taylor has been cut.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nadadora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nadadora looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Nadadora seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nadadora.
Nadadora misses the shot to the body.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor slips a jab from Nadadora.
Nadadora comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nadadora throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Nadadora.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Nadadora pushes him away.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Nadadora's ribs.#T1#
Nadadora throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Nadadora cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadadora.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nadadora.
A big left from Nadadora misses.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Taylor misses the jab.
Nadadora misses with a hook.
Taylor is looking for the big counter here.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Nadadora avoids nicely.
Nadadora swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadadora.
A shot to the liver by Taylor. Beautiful body shot.
Nadadora is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T2#
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nadadora.
Nadadora misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Nadadora throws a right hand that misses
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nadadora throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Nadadora does it's job there.
Nadadora swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Nadadora shakes him off and moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Nadadora.
Nadadora throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Nadadora avoids it easily.
Taylor misses with a hook. Nadadora ducked under it nicely.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Nadadora just misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
Nadadora takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nadadora scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nadadora.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nadadora throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Nadadora backing up. Nadadora nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Nadadora. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nadadora circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor slips a jab from Nadadora.
Nadadora walks into a left hand.
Nadadora scores with a jab to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#T4#
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nadadora throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nadadora.
Nadadora fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws a jab when Nadadora was well out of range.
Nadadora swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
A jab from Nadadora finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nadadora throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head. #CUT#That has opened up John Taylor's cut even more.
Nadadora misses with a looping left.
Nadadora wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rapido Nadadora dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Taylor's cut.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Nadadora does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nadadora.
Nadadora thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nadadora misses the shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Nadadora. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nadadora throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Nadadora scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Nadadora darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Nadadora scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor blocking some punches.
A short right from Nadadora. #T1#
Nadadora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadadora tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadadora tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Nadadora doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nadadora lands with a light punch inside.
Nadadora misses with a punch on the inside.
Nadadora misses with a body punch.
Nadadora misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Nadadora.
Nadadora tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Nadadora.
Nadadora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nadadora lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nadadora.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Nadadora controls his hands.
#T2#
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Nadadora lands a body punch.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Nadadora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nadadora lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Nadadora as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Nadadora lands a body shot.
Nadadora lands a shoulder strike.
Nadadora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadadora lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nadadora prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nadadora.
Nadadora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Taylor in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Nadadora lands an uppercut.
Nadadora softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Nadadora.
Nadadora lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T3#
A short right from Nadadora. #CUT#The cut above John Taylor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Still in the clinch, Nadadora scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Nadadora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nadadora finish him?
A nice left hand lands by Nadadora.
Nadadora digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Nadadora lands with a right to the head.
Nadadora creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Taylor with a big uppercut! Taylor tries to clinch up but Nadadora pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Taylor to the mat! Taylor covers up and Nadadora unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora retains his lightweight title!
Rapido Nadadora decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
ACA 7: Stephenson vs Pope
Date: Dec 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Garcia moved out of range.
Taylor digs a good hook to Garcia's body.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
A jab lands there for Taylor.
Garcia darts in looking for a takedown but Taylor gets double underhooks and turns Garcia into the ropes.
Garcia tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries a body shot but Garcia blocks it.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Come on Taylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A short uppercut from Taylor. #T1#
Taylor is trying to break free.
Garcia being controlled against the ropes.
Garcia can't get the takedown.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Garcia wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor jabs Garcia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nice body punch from Taylor.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.#T3#
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garcia avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Garcia moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor tests Garcia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Garcia looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Garcia persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Garcia sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Garcia avoids it this time.#TD#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Garcia drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Garcia is breathing heavily.#SUB#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Garcia.
#SUB#
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T4#
Taylor tries to kick Garcia off but Garcia keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Taylor punching from the bottom.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Garcia looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taylor flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Garcia has control of the leg.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garcia is taking a breather. Taylor says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
John Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor throws a hook but Garcia blocks it.
Garcia half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Garcia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Brian Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Taylor lands with a good body shot.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Garcia.
Brian Garcia is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Garcia's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Garcia walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garcia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Garcia doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #T3##SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
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 Garcia's temple. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Taylor working Garcia over with strikes.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Garcia's hands, connecting with Garcia's forehead.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor passes to side control.
Taylor just content to control the position.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Garcia is letting Taylor control him for a moment.
Garcia tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Garcia'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#
Taylor lands a jab to Garcia's midsection.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#It looks like Brian Garcia has been cut.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Garcia shoots in.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Garcia moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Garcia dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brian Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T1#
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garcia moves away.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Taylor throws a body punch but Garcia moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Taylor - just one landing.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Garcia avoids nicely.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Garcia shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T2#
Taylor scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor tries to bum rush Garcia with a series of wild strikes but Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Taylor lands a jab.
Garcia moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
No luck for Garcia with that takedown attempt.
John Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Garcia feinted with a counter takedown.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Garcia on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Garcia slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garcia.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
John Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Garcia blocks a jab.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Garcia's head but Garcia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor connects with a body shot.#TD#
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Garcia. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Garcia is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brian Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taylor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 25:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Taylor!
John Taylor looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Mama said knock you out! This guy got what he deserved, I told him i had a christmas present for him. TEAM ALTIERI is great, hey Tikhachev, instead of trash talkin' and sendin' me messages, why don't you accept the fight and step to a real fighter'.
Brian Garcia spoke after the fight, saying 'I'd like to thank my team and the organization owner for this opportunity to fight, I'll hit the gym next week and work on my bugs and promise to be back better than ever. '. |
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Event:
ACA 3: Stephenson vs Fast
Date: Nov 27, 2020 |
#R1#
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Edwards counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Taylor is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Taylor works Edwards's body with a nice hook.
Edwards tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Edwards scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Edwards bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor connects with the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Edwards throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor throws a right hand that Edwards ducks under and follows up with a left that Edwards also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Edwards has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards has Taylor pressed against the cage, preventing Taylor from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T1#
Edwards taking a breather.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Edwards up against the cage.
Edwards is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Taylor misses.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Nice shot by Taylor.#CL2#
Edwards rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Edwards keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.#T2#
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor looking to stall.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Edwards won't allow it.
Edwards tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Edwards.
Edwards tries to pull guard but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Edwards is defended easily by Taylor.#T3#
Edwards showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Edwards throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Taylor's head coaches at Brooklyn MMA & Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Edwards looks winded!
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT#It looks like Jace Edwards has been cut.
John Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Edwards misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Edwards takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Edwards down.
The referee asks Taylor politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Taylor prefers to stall for the moment though.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jace Edwards's cut.
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 fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Edwards, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Edwards's belly button to the back.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor scores with a three punch combo!
Edwards shoots in looking for a takedown but Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Edwards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
John Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jace Edwards.
Edwards is breathing heavily.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T1#
Taylor lands a nice hook to Edwards's body. Edwards takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Edwards takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Edwards seems unphased.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Edwards is rocked!#KD#
Taylor lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Taylor stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!
Edwards is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Edwards out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Taylor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor stalks Skowronek and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Skowronek's face. Skowronek staggers backwards, shaken.
Skowronek takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor jabs Skowronek right on the nose. Skowronek blinks but takes it well.#ROC2#Skowronek is rocked!
Taylor lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Skowronek falls backwards - clearly groggy! Taylor dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Taylor! |
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