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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
CDFC 33
Date: Apr 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Nemec fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.
Nemec looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec misses with an elbow over the top.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nemec tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Nemec back against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Nemec to the mat.
#SU#
Nemec decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get!
Taylor slips a jab from Nemec.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Nemec shows good takedown defense.
Nemec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nemec wants to clinch
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1##CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Nemec.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor dodges an elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Our sources have told us that Nemec has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nemec just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec lands a nice elbow.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A bit of stalling here from Nemec.
Nemec misses with a body punch.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #TD2#
Taylor manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #T3#
Taylor is pulling down on Nemec's head. It's preventing any offense from Nemec, at least for the moment.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully.
Taylor is trying to keep Nemec in close.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Nemec from controlling successfully. #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.
Nemec tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor has control of Nemec's left arm, preventing Nemec from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nemec postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Nemec looking to pass the guard.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Nemec wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Nemec dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Nemec jabs at Taylor's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
It looked like Nemec was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taylor.
Corey Nemec seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Nemec closes the distance and clinches.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Nemec throws an elbow but misses.
A body shot lands from Nemec.
Nemec stalling the fight.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Corey Nemec has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nemec.
Nemec is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Nemec lands with a cross.
Nemec fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Nemec is looking to clinch.
Taylor moves forwards but Nemec connects with a nice, crisp jab.#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Nemec napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Nemec bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Nemec uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nemec tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Nemec sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands a right hook to the body.
Nemec throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nemec connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Taylor darts in looking for a takedown but Nemec gets double underhooks and turns Taylor into the cage. #CL#
Nemec clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec stalling.
Nemec throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Nemec to keep the fight standing.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off. #T3#
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Nemec.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Nemec.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Nemec just stands there and leans against the cage.
Nemec pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec scores with a hook to the body.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nemec taking a breather.
Taylor takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nemec lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T4#
Nemec lands a damaging elbow.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Nemec has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec misses with an elbow strike.
Nemec lands an elbow inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nemec throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Nemec walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Nemec moves into the clinch.
Nemec lands an elbow inside. #CUT#It looks like Dylon Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Nemec smiles and moves away.
#CL#
Nemec closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Nemec dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dylon Taylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nemec cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dylon Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nemec misses the jab.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nemec sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nemec lands a slapping body shot.
Nemec lands a nice looking body shot.
Nemec looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nemec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Corey Nemec is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nemec fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nemec clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Nemec bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Taylor.#T1#
Nemec tries to clinch up.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nemec cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Nemec finish him?
Nemec moves out of range as Taylor strikes.#CL#
Nemec forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nemec gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec is working Taylor over against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Nemec.
Taylor seems to have recovered his senses.
Nemec creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Nemec digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nemec stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nemec comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor fails to pull guard.
#T2#
Nemec throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Nemec.
Nemec lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Nemec just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Nemec pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Nemec takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Nemec lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nemec misses with a punch to the body.
Nemec lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Nemec won't allow it.
Corey Nemec has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Nemec lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment. #TD2#
Taylor pulls Nemec into guard.
Corey Nemec is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Nemec trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nemec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nemec controlling from the top position.
Nemec won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Nemec wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SU#
Nemec gets to his feet. Taylor looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#TD2#
Nemec gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Nemec on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nemec tries to get out of the position.
Nemec looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nemec is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Nemec is controlling Taylor's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nemec manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Nemec controls from within his opponent's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Nemec showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nemec 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Nemec!
After the big win, Corey Nemec made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers $120 3 160Q and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
CDFC 27: Havoc vs Taylor
Date: Feb 26, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Havoc moves into the clinch.#TD#
Havoc has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position.
Havoc managing to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Havoc swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Taylor trying to control but Havoc is working from the bottom.
Havoc keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #SUB#
Havoc is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taylor defends well.
Havoc seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T2#
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.
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Havoc looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Havoc is working away. #T3#
Still in half guard, Taylor seems content to control.
Taylor is trying to control. Havoc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Havoc moves into full guard.
Havoc trying to control the position.
Taylor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Havoc manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor controls Havoc momentarily but Havoc frees himself. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.
Havoc showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Havoc 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.
Havoc stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dedrick Havoc dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Taylor swings for the body but Havoc moves out of range.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Havoc manages to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
Dedrick Havoc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Havoc momentarily.
Havoc tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor sizes up Havoc with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Havoc moves into the clinch.#TD#
Havoc pulls guard effortlessly.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor is continuing to stall.#T1#
Havoc keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Havoc looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Havoc tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Havoc trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T3#
Taylor wants to take a breather but Havoc is having none of it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Havoc ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Havoc is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.#T4#
Havoc keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dedrick Havoc is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fight stays on the outside here - Havoc looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Havoc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Havoc with a body shot.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc moves out of range of the strikes.
Dylon Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Havoc fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Havoc avoids it with no problem.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc wants to clinch.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Havoc tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Taylor throws a jab when Havoc was well out of range.
Havoc tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.#CL#
Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Havoc. Havoc maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
#SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but Havoc defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T3#
Havoc is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Havoc is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Havoc is aware though and is defending well.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Taylor is trying to hold Havoc in close to prevent damage but Havoc has managed to pass into half guard.
Taylor is not content to let Havoc control the position.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to get back to full guard but Havoc has passed into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Havoc is looking to clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Havoc moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Havoc ducks down to avoid it.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Havoc tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Havoc is looking to counter the offense by Taylor and move into the clinch.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Havoc is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Havoc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taylor, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Havoc tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Havoc jumps guard but Taylor turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Havoc jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. Havoc gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dedrick Havoc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Havoc sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL#
Havoc darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.#TD#
Havoc drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Havoc is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Havoc has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Havoc is keeping the position.#T2##SUB#
Havoc 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.#SUB#
Havoc had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Havoc keeps moving.
Havoc can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T3##SUB#
Havoc looking for submissions off his back.
Havoc is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor pushing down on Havoc's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Havoc is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Havoc is defending the position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor is keen to just control but Havoc is a slippery customer.
Dedrick Havoc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Havoc is concentrating on defense, preventing Taylor from advancing position.
Havoc is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Havoc wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Havoc takes the fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Dedrick Havoc will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Nice cross by Taylor.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Havoc tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Havoc fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Havoc's head but Havoc sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Havoc doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Havoc wants to clinch up but Taylor keeps it at a distance.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Havoc moved out of range.
Havoc tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Havoc tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Havoc is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
#CL#
Havoc rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Havoc tries to pull guard but Taylor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#TD#
Havoc pulls guard.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB2#
Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Havoc looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Havoc looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Havoc! #REVR##SUB#
Havoc is trying to get an arm triangle but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Havoc's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2##SUB#
Havoc is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Havoc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Havoc to pass to mount.
Taylor is trying is best to control the position here. #T3#
Taylor trying to hold on to Havoc's head to control him but Havoc postures up.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Havoc is controlling well.
Havoc trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Havoc has control of the leg.
Havoc wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position. #SUB#
Havoc is looking for a kimura here.
#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.
Havoc is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Havoc keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Havoc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor trying to control but Havoc postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dedrick Havoc showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Havoc has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 47:48
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dedrick Havoc!
Dedrick Havoc retains his middleweight title!
After winning the bout, Dedrick Havoc thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CDFC 17: Lee vs Jackson
Date: Jan 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Della Bella tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Della Bella to the ground. Della Bella escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Della Bella avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Della Bella continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Della Bella tries to counter with a takedown but Taylor is quick to defend against it.
Mauricio Della Bella has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Della Bella does a little dance to reset his feet.
Della Bella drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
Dylon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Della Bella was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
#TD#
and Della Bella counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Della Bella is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor won't allow Della Bella to pass to mount. #T1#
Della Bella trying to advance position but Taylor counters by regaining guard.
Della Bella trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Della Bella pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Taylor wants to control but Della Bella is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Della Bella pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Della Bella is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Della Bella. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.
Della Bella wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T2#
Della Bella is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Della Bella working some strikes from top position.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Della Bella pushes his legs off easily.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to keep Della Bella in close.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Della Bella with a nice head shot there.
Della Bella pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Della Bella.
Della Bella uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor. #SUB#
Della Bella looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Della Bella is looking to work his way around to Taylor's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Della Bella prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.
Taylor sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Taylor moves into full guard.
#T4#
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
Della Bella trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Della Bella is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Della Bella pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor managing to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mauricio Della Bella dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Della Bella is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Della Bella wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Della Bella looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Della Bella looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Della Bella defends it. #T1#
Della Bella wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Della Bella is defending the position.
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.
Della Bella wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are battling for position here. Della Bella manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Mauricio Della Bella overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Della Bella is defending well.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3##SUB#
Della Bella is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor stalling.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor passes Della Bella's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Della Bella moves into full guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Della Bella is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
#TD2#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Della Bella's guard.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Della Bella working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Della Bella has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Della Bella's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is pushing down on Della Bella's leg trying to pass to half guard. Della Bella is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Della Bella looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Della Bella is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Della Bella actively working from the bottom here.
Della Bella is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor in particular looking to stall.
Della Bella is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Taylor controlling from the full mount. #T2#
Della Bella tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Della Bella has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Taylor really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Della Bella.
Della Bella trying to control the hands but Taylor won't let him.
Taylor keeps control of the position easily here as Della Bella tries to buck him off.
#T3#
Let's hope that Taylor has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Della Bella tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Taylor controlling the position well here. Della Bella rolled but Taylor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Della Bella is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor controls the action.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Della Bella is in bad spot here.
Taylor has good solid back control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Della Bella trying to control the action but Taylor just sinks the hooks in.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylon 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylon Taylor! |
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Event:
CDFC 8 NY: Chandler vs Slice
Date: Nov 27, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Koloa moves into the clinch.
Koloa is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Koloa stalling.
Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Koloa shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Taylor has Koloa pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koloa manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Koloa misses with an elbow over the top.
Koloa working aggressively here.
Koloa taking a breather.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Koloa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking for a takedown.
Dan Koloa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Koloa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #TD#
Koloa has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Koloa trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Koloa doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Koloa manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Koloa scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Koloa slips an elbow through the middle.
Koloa with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Koloa has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Koloa works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Koloa defends easily.
Koloa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Koloa stays in close to Taylor's body and controls the position.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Koloa from controlling successfully.
Koloa looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Koloa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Koloa keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T3#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Koloa working a defensive guard here.
Koloa is really struggling to control Taylor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Koloa is keeping the position for now.
Koloa is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Koloa working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is controlling Koloa's trapped leg to prevent Koloa from advancing to side control.#T4#
Koloa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Koloa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Koloa looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taylor trying to control but Koloa postures up.
Koloa is nestled in close to Taylor, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Koloa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Koloa lands a nice short elbow.
Well, if Koloa 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.
Koloa is pressing down on Taylor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koloa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Koloa dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2##CL#
Koloa has managed to clinch.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Koloa. #TD#
Koloa turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Koloa connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Koloa is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Koloa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor wants to control the action here but instead Koloa manages to pass to full mount! #T1#
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Koloa maintains control.
Taylor is in a horrible position here. Koloa smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Koloa with good strikes from the mount here!
Koloa landing strikes from the mount and Taylor is in trouble!
Koloa working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Koloa cracks Taylor with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Dan Koloa overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koloa loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Taylor scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Koloa land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Koloa stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Koloa! |
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Event:
CDFC 4 NY: Palo vs Runduski
Date: Nov 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Taylor shoots and misses
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut. #TD2#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brown on his heels. He'll look to pass Brown's guard now, I'm sure.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position. #SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to improve position but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Brown sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. #T1#
Taylor throws an elbow but Brown slips to the side and avoids it well.
Brown on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Brown tries to get out of the position.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Brown is defending well.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taylor.
Taylor trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taylor wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy. #T2##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!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
Brown is pushing Taylor's head away, looking to escape. Taylor manages to hold on to the position though.#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
Brown tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown gets back to half guard.#T3#
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Brown is working away.
Brown gets back to full guard.
Taylor passes Brown's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Brown dodges it nicely.
#SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
#T4#
Brown trying to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor throwing shots but Brown is blocking nicely.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Brown slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Brown, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Brown against the cage but Brown circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Niko Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brown tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brown to the ground. Brown escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brown scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Brown's guard.
Brown is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown tries to strike from the bottom.
#T1#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Brown keeps moving.
Brown looking to control but Taylor passes into half guard.
#SUB2#
Brown is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Brown sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brown won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Taylor trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown wants to sweep but Taylor has passed to side control!
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Brown defends.
Taylor avoids the strikes from the bottom by Brown.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.#T3#
Taylor sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brown is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canucks Combat Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Brown is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Brown is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Brown has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Taylor fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T4##SUB2#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Brown knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Brown, who protects the arm well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dylon Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Brown instigates a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Brown pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brown smiles and moves away.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Brown cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Niko Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylon Taylor.
Taylor shoots in but Brown avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown feinted with a counter takedown.#CL#
Brown has taken the fight to the clinch.
#T1#
Brown lands a left hand.
Brown misses with a body punch.
Brown scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Brown working aggressively here.
Brown working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brown scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brown throws a head punch that misses.
Brown tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow. #TD#
Brown jumps guard and drags Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Brown bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard. #REVR#
Dylon Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taylor holds on and takes a little breather.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Dylon Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Brown slips an elbow through the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet. #SUB#
Brown postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Taylor is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Brown, into his guard. #REVB#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Brown tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.#T4##SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brown is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Brown will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Taylor trying to control the position but Brown is working away.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor blocks the strikes from Brown.
Niko Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brown sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Brown is keeping him busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Niko Brown showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylon Taylor! |
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Event:
CDFC 1
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Valdemoro changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Valdemoro manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #TD2#
Valdemoro shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a triangle here. Valdemoro is fighting it but it looks tight! Taylor pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Valdemoro is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Dylon Taylor! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 29, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Cummin shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Cummin finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Well, if Cummin 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.
#SUB2#
Cummin seems to be looking for submissions.
Cummin prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor is staying active underneath Cummin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummin controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Cummin is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1#
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #SUB#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Cummin wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Cummin shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cummin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Cummin preventing the sweep.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Cummin is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Cummin has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Cummin's guard.#REVR#
Cummin pulls Taylor in to control the position. #T3#
Cummin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Taylor is pressing down on Cummin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taylor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Cummin wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Cummin won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is pulling down on Cummin's head to control his posture.
Cummin stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.#T4#
Cummin trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Cummin trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor's guard.#SUB2#
Cummin drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Taylor manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cummin has Taylor in his guard.#REVR#
Cummin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Cummin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Cummin has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Cummin dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cummin wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Cummin is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Cummin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #T1#
Cummin is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Cummin is trying to get back to full guard.
Cummin punching from the bottom.
Cummin keeping hold of Taylor's head, controlling as best he can.
Cummin tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor wants to control but Cummin is keeping him busy.
Cummin keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cummin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Cummin is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Cummin wants to get back to full guard.
Cummin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Taylor trying to control the hands but Cummin won't let him.
Cummin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Taylor is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Cummin gets his way!
Taylor trying to control the position but Cummin manages to sink in the hooks.
Taylor wants to escape the position.
#T3##SUB2#
Taylor preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cummin.
Cummin not allowing Taylor to control his hands. #SUB2#
Cummin looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Taylor is controlling Cummin 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Cummin keeps moving. #SUB2#
Cummin had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.#T4#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Cummin is retaining full guard.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor advances position into side control!#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cummin has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cummin is looking for a sweep.
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 Dylon Taylor will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Taylor looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Cummin. Cummin gets slowly back to his feet.
Cummin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cummin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Taylor is fending him off so far but Cummin persists. Nope, Taylor circles away and we're back to standing.
Dylon Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Cummin.
Nice takedown defense from Cummin. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cummin tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cummin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.#T1#
Taylor looks for a takedown but Cummin sprawls well.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Cummin shoots in.#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Cummin napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cummin, who protects the arm well.
Cummin sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cummin is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Cummin is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cummin doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor prevents Cummin from improving his position.#SUB2#
Cummin looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cummin is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cummin avoid being mounted?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Taylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor throwing shots but Cummin is blocking nicely.
Cummin tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Cummin defends the submission attempt.
Cummin is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummin is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cummin is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dylon Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dylon Taylor! |
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