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Event:
KoF:IW - Okongwu x Manivong
Date: Jun 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Hammer throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
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!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice body kick from Hammer.
Taylor wants to clinch.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Nice body kick there by Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Hammer didn't expect that.
Hammer kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet. #T1##CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Hammer in a clinch.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position. #BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hammer as he jumps to the side.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
We've been told by Hammer's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johnny Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hammer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Hammer throws a lazy body kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hammer!
Hammer bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!#T2#
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hammer throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a left and a right that stings Hammer.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Hammer saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Hammer is avoiding it.
Hammer swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Hammer keeps it at a distance.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T3##BC2#
Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hammer blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor keeps control of Hammer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hammer's efforts to push away.
Hammer tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Johnny Hammer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer looks to throw a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hammer won't be happy with that.
Hammer sneaks out the side door and pushes Taylor away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T4#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer throws the kick towards the body but Taylor avoids it.#TD2#
Hammer gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hammer pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Hammer manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Taylor keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hammer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammer but Hammer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnny Hammer is winning the standup battle so far.
Hammer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Hammer.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T1#
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hammer pinned against the cage. Hammer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
Despite the aggression on Taylor's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Hammer working hard to break the clinch.
Hammer wants to break free but Taylor has control.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As Hammer backs off Taylor throws a huge counter combo but Hammer manages to avoid it all.#CL2#
Taylor darts in and clinches Hammer up against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T2#
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Hammer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Hammer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side. #CL2#
Taylor clinches. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Hammer into guard.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
#SU#
Hammer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T3#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a push kick but Taylor slaps the foot to one side.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hammer lands a front kick.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Hammer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hammer sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Hammer scores with a kick to the body.
Crunch! Hammer slams his shin into Taylor's torso.#T4#
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Hammer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hammer circles away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hammer.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Hammer pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
As Taylor looks to move away, Hammer throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Hammer back into the cage.
Taylor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hammer.
Taylor prevents Hammer from breaking the clinch.
Taylor wants to stall.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Hammer tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Hammer 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#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hammer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
#CL2#
Hammer gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hammer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Hammer's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hammer tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
A short left from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Hammer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#T1#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Hammer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Johnny Hammer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hammer pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hammer is looking to land body kicks.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt.
Johnny Hammer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hammer slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hammer gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD2#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hammer's guard.
Hammer is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Hammer breaks from the clinch.
Hammer misses with a kick to the body #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control.
Hammer throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!#T2#
Hammer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hammer goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor moves out of range as Hammer throws a body kick.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.#CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hammer tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hammer misses with a body kick.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Hammer avoids it easily.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Hammer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hammer is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage. #T3#
Hammer stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Hammer can't break the clinch.
Hammer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Hammer wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Taylor has Hammer pressed against the cage, preventing Hammer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Hammer breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body kick.
Hammer throws a body kick that misses.
Hammer throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.#T4#
Nice sprawl there from Hammer as Taylor shoots in.
Hammer misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Hammer manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor taking a breather.
Hammer is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Hammer has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Hammer is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks. #BC#
Hammer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor shoots in but Hammer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hammer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Hammer looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnny Hammer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor throws a front kick aimed at Hammer's knee but Hammer avoids it well.
Hammer appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hammer looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hammer defends it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Hammer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hammer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Hammer!
Johnny Hammer spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
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Event:
KoF: It's gonna be may
Date: May 01, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Taylor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The Clean is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The Clean slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The Clean pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The Clean manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but The Clean defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Clean passes into half guard. #T1#
The Clean frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
The Clean with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with The Clean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor is looking to improve his position but The Clean isn't that keen on the idea.
The Clean postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Taylor looks a forlorn figure.
The Clean controlling the position easily from mount. #T2#
The Clean dominating with strikes here.#SUB#
Taylor is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. The Clean locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Taylor is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Segoda The Clean! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Stat closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taylor has Stat pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Stat tumbling to the mat - Taylor dives into Stat's guard.
Stat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stat looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Stat looking for a triangle here. Taylor is fighting it but it looks tight! Stat pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Taylor is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Grounded Stat! |
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Event:
AFC FN 4-Willington vs Ronaldo
Date: Mar 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Taylor thows a leg kick but Chandler checks it #TD#
so Chandler counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
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.#SUB#
Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. #SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor trying to control the position.
#T1#
Taylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Taylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T2#
Taylor stalling.
Taylor winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chandler tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Chandler defends the submission attempt.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chandler seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Taylor.
#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Chandler is not content to let Taylor control the position. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Chandler is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position but Chandler is working away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Taylor.
Chandler fails with the takedown.#TD2#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Taylor working over Chandler with some ground and pound. Chandler looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#SUB#
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Chandler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T1#
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Chandler is having none of it. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Chandler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
Chandler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Chandler is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Mark Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3##REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor scores with a head kick.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB#
Chandler is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chandler. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chandler won't allow Taylor to pass to mount. #T4##SU2#
Taylor decides to return to a standing position. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Chandler napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Chandler tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chandler keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Chandler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chandler tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Chandler's guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Chandler has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up.
Taylor trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Chandler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T1##REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Chandler back into the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Taylor feints and as Chandler raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.#SUB#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Chandler is proving hard to escape from. #T2##SUB#
Chandler working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Chandler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor tries to advance to mount but Chandler denies him.
Chandler is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor looking to control but instead Chandler has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.#T4#
Taylor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Chandler wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#SUB#
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Chandler actively working from the bottom here.
Nicholas Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Chandler has managed to free his arm - good work.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Taylor!
Nicholas Chandler spoke after the fight, saying 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'. |
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Event:
AFC 8- Silvera vs Saint
Date: Mar 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Poirier half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Poirier looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Poirier looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.#BC#
Poirier manages to break the clinch.
Poirier fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Poirier on his heels. He'll look to pass Poirier's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Poirier gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1#
Poirier pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Poirier looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Poirier.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Poirier is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to stand.
#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Poirier perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Poirier manages to mount him!
Taylor is just holding on here. Poirier manages to take his back.
#T3##SUB#
Poirier is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Taylor won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Poirier off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dominick Poirier! |
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Event:
AFC Kickboxing Event
Date: Mar 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Klemens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Klemens wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Klemens to counter with a crisp jab.
Klemens connects with the punch.
Klemens avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Taylor throws a right hand that Klemens ducks under and follows up with a left that Klemens also avoids with ease.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Klemens lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
A slow jab from Klemens misses its intended target. #T1#
Taylor throws a head kick that misses
and Klemens counters with a straight right hand.
Klemens with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Klemens finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor's head.
Klemens swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Klemens misses with a looping right.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Klemens pushes him away.
It looks like Klemens has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#CL2#
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Klemens working hard to break the clinch.
Klemens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC#
Klemens breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses
letting Klemens counter with a right hand.
Klemens throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
A head kick misses from Taylor. #T2#
Klemens circles away from the clinch attempt.
Klemens throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Andreas Klemens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klemens waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
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!
A lazy body kick from Taylor
and Klemens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Klemens is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Klemens can't break the clinch.
Klemens misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor throws a right hand that Klemens ducks under and follows up with a left that Klemens also avoids with ease.#CL2#
Klemens gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Klemens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
#T3#
Taylor prevents a body shot from Klemens. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klemens is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Klemens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Klemens misses with a punch on the inside.
Klemens prevents a body shot from Taylor. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Klemens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Klemens thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Klemens had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Klemens counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Klemens misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Klemens 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.
Taylor looks to clinch
enabling Klemens to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Klemens, pushing him back against the cage.
Klemens wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it.
Klemens is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Klemens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andreas Klemens 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#
Klemens misses with a looping right.
Taylor wants to counter with a clinch but Klemens pushes him away.
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Klemens to counter with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Klemens avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor misses with some punches.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Klemens counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Klemens.
Klemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Klemens with a body shot.
Klemens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.#T1#
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Klemens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Klemens avoids the body shot from Taylor.
A jab from Klemens misses.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Klemens throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Klemens throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Taylor tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Klemens counters with a stiff right hand. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Klemens and pushes him back against the cage.
Klemens wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Klemens circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Klemens throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Klemens lands with a shot to the body.
Andreas Klemens 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!#CL2#
Taylor pushes Klemens up against the cage in a clinch.
Klemens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T3#
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Klemens.
Klemens is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Klemens avoids the elbow strike from Taylor, against the cage.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klemens checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Klemens circles away and keeps his distance.
Klemens missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Klemens avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance but Klemens moves to the side
enabling Klemens to counter with a crisp jab.
Mark Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Klemens comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Klemens in a clinch.
#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Klemens misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.#CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Klemens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andreas Klemens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Klemens pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klemens rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor slips under a jab from Klemens.
Klemens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Klemens thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Klemens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Klemens's belly button to the back.
Taylor misses with a left hand
enabling Klemens to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Klemens. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.#CL2#
Taylor pushes Klemens up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #T1#
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Klemens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Klemens swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Klemens has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
#T2#
Klemens checks a leg kick.
Klemens is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Klemens fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Klemens loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Klemens swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor misses with a leg kick
and Klemens connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Klemens uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klemens avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Klemens seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.#T3#
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Klemens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Klemens being controlled against the cage.
Andreas Klemens is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
Come on Taylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T4##BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch.
Taylor defending well as Klemens loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Klemens darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL2#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Klemens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor stalling the fight.
Klemens letting Taylor take a breather here.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klemens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Andreas Klemens.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Klemens, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andreas Klemens! |
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Event:
AFC 7- Silvera vs Bateman
Date: Mar 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Chandler shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chandler gets slowly back to his feet.
Chandler looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chandler. #CL2#
Taylor rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor is trying to trip Chandler. He has hold of a leg but Chandler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Taylor persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Taylor wants to stand but Chandler has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chandler swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chandler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Chandler is retaining full guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Taylor trying to control but Chandler is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chandler looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chandler, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor gets control of Chandler's arms and successfully pulls guard. Taylor will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Taylor wants to sweep here but Chandler controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB#
Chandler thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Chandler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Chandler isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3##SUB#
Chandler is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#CUT2#It looks like Nicholas Chandler has been cut.#TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Chandler sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor is trying to control. Chandler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
Taylor winds up and cracks Chandler with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy.
Taylor tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chandler.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chandler controls his leg.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor is looking to advance position but Chandler won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Chandler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##TD2#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor is keen to just control but Chandler is a slippery customer.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB#
Chandler looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Chandler is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Chandler with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chandler knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Chandler controls his leg. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor trying to control from Chandler's half guard. Chandler has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Chandler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.#SUB2#
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chandler looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chandler looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chandler! #REVR#
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Taylor tries to buck Chandler off but Chandler is having none of it.
Chandler prevents Taylor from escaping the position.
The strikes coming from Chandler are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Chandler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
Taylor is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Chandler working away.#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.#SUB#
Chandler tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Chandler tries for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Chandler working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Nicholas Chandler will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nicholas Chandler's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Chandler working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Mark Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chandler keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #SUB#
Chandler has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Chandler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taylor distracts Chandler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Chandler keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor is working Chandler over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor wants to stand but Chandler is controlling his posture from full guard. #T3#
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Chandler keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor.
Taylor wants to control but Chandler is keeping him busy. #T4#
Taylor tries to stand but Chandler is controlling his head. #SUB2#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chandler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Chandler.
Taylor wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.#SUB#
Chandler is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mark 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Taylor!
Nicholas Chandler was interviewed post fight and said 'Thanks to everyone who came in here and supported me, i'll get back in the gym later this week and be back better than ever! Thank you for the opportunity.'. |
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Event:
AFC FN 3- Pyke vs Bosch
Date: Feb 25, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor lands with a right hand.
Moxley misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luke Moxley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moxley misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Taylor rushes Moxley and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Moxley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Moxley controlling the position well.
Taylor is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Moxley reverses the position - he's now on top in Taylor's guard. #T1##SU#
Moxley gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Moxley throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice takedown defense from Moxley . No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Moxley misses with a hook.
Moxley loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Luke Moxley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Moxley misses with a looping right.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Moxley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Moxley circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Moxley is looking to counter punch.
Moxley misses with a straight left.
Moxley connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Moxley and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Moxley uses from the top position. #T3##SU#
Moxley gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD2#
Moxley tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Moxley manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moxley .
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor slips a jab from Moxley .
Taylor with the counter takedown but Moxley avoids it easily.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley just misses with a punch to the body.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Moxley misses its intended target.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Moxley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Moxley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Taylor throws a push kick but Moxley slaps the foot to one side. #TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Moxley on his heels. He'll look to pass Moxley 's guard now, I'm sure.
Moxley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Taylor has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Moxley fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Moxley gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Moxley throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor has Moxley pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Moxley manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Moxley wriggles free and stands up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Moxley avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Moxley continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Taylor scores with a takedown into Moxley 's guard.
Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moxley .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Moxley misses with an uppercut.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Moxley throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Moxley moves out of range easily.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Moxley misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Moxley misses the jab.#TD2#
Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.
Moxley kicks Taylor off and gets to his feet.
Moxley looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Moxley ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Mark Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .#CL2#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Moxley 's defenses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moxley is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Moxley has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
#T2#
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Moxley stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Luke Moxley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Taylor.#BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moxley stuffs the takedown.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Moxley manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#TD2#
Moxley gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Moxley manages to retain guard.
Moxley manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Moxley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor presses Moxley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#TD2#
Moxley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Taylor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Moxley to the mat. Moxley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T3##TD2#
Taylor lands a takedown into guard.
Moxley is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Taylor taking a breather.
Moxley prevents the takedown attempt.
#BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor moves to clinch but Moxley breaks away
and Moxley counters with a right hand to the body.
Moxley looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by Moxley and move into the clinch position.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Moxley cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Moxley throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Moxley throws a body shot but no joy.
Moxley throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor slips a straight right by Moxley .
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moxley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Moxley dominated that second round.
That's time! Moxley 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Moxley avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Moxley throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moxley .
Moxley misses with a hook.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moxley .
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor tries to clinch but Moxley moves out of range.
Moxley misses with an uppercut
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Luke Moxley is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Moxley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moxley looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Moxley throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Moxley .
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Moxley really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1##TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Moxley !
Moxley throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
Moxley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Moxley misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a two punch combo. #CL2#
Taylor gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Moxley wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Moxley kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet. #T2#
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Moxley pushes him off.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moxley manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
A big right from Moxley misses.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Moxley .
Moxley 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Taylor connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moxley scrambles back to his feet.#CL2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Moxley tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Moxley tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Moxley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#T3##BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Moxley throws out the jab.
Moxley misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Moxley throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Luke Moxley is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Moxley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Moxley throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Moxley . Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Moxley .#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Moxley to the mat! Moxley manages to get full guard.
Moxley is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moxley struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Moxley gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Mark Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Moxley showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Moxley , winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Moxley !
Luke Moxley gave a mention to ALPHAwear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
AFC 6 - Clause vs Willington 2
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Wilson gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Wilson passes into half guard.
#REVB#
Wilson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Taylor throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Wilson is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it.
Wilson content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T1##SUB#
Wilson is working for a submission of some sort.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor wants to control but Wilson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wilson content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor is looking to get back to full guard here but Wilson has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor reaches up around Wilson 's neck trying to control. But Wilson takes advantage instantly and he's locked on an arm triangle! Big trouble for Taylor! Oh that looks nasty! A human being's head is not meant to turn that color! Taylor is out! He's gone limp! The ref steps in to break the fighters up and Wilson celebrates the victory with the fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Wilson ! |
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