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Event:
DMMA 418: Handerson v Cabrazzi
Date: May 11, 2025 |
#R1#
Mo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mo throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mo. Mo obviously looking to wear him down.
Neesum Mo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Mo misses.
Mo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Mo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Mo, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Mo against the cage but Mo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Mo. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Mo throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Mo only half commits.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Mo avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mo tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mo to the ground. Mo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mo lands with a kick to the ribs.
Taylor throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor throws the left hand but Mo avoids the punch easily.
Mo misses the jab.
Mo throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Mo didn't expect that.
Mo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #T2#
Taylor trying to control but Mo is working from the bottom.
Mo is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Mo blocks nicely.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Mo keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T3#
Mo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Mo's head.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Mo keeps moving.
Mo looking for a sweep. Not yet Mo, not yet.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor won't allow Mo to sweep him here.
Mo keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #T4#
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Mo blocks nicely.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Mo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mo 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.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
Mo blocks a jab.
Mo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A low kick from Mo is predictable there #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mo!
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.
Good work by Taylor as he checks the leg kick.#CL2#
Mo darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Mo controls the action.
Mo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mo blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mo can do to turn this around?
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Mo avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Mo using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mo just leaning against Taylor, taking a breather.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Mo avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Mo blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Mo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Mo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mo wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T1#
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Mo misses with the head strike.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mo controls his hands.
Taylor tries a body shot but Mo blocks it.
Mo scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mo.
Mo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Mo misses with a punch on the inside.
Mo blocks a body shot from Taylor.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor digs a right hand into Mo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mo's gas tank.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mo.
A short left from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Mo blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Mo with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mo misses with some punches.
Mo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mo's elbow.
Mo blocks a body shot from Taylor.
A right hand to the body from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Charles Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Mo avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Mo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mo misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Mo blocking some punches.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mo backwards.
Mo swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Mo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Mo as the two fighters clinch.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Mo controls his hands.
Mo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mo lands with a right to the head.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Mo avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mo's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Mo backwards.
Taylor misses with some punches.
#T4#
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Mo.
Mo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mo taking a breather.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mo scores with a shoulder strike.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor is working Mo over against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Mo controls the action.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Mo is stalling here.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mo's elbow.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Mo misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Mo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Mo connects with a leg kick.
Mo slips a jab from Taylor.
Mo tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Mo's body. Mo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Mo counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor lands the left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mo throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A nice leg kick from Mo, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Mo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
Taylor checks a leg kick.#TD#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Mo to the ground. Taylor is now in Mo's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Mo is working from the bottom.
Mo looking to control but Taylor passes into half guard.
Mo trying to control here.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mo sees it coming and defends easily.
Neesum Mo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Mo is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mo is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mo wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Mo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Mo is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
#T3#
Taylor working Mo over with strikes.
Mo wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Charles Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Taylor slips a nice elbow through Mo's hands, connecting with Mo's forehead.
Mo trying to control but Taylor postures up.
#SUB#
Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T4#
Mo tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Taylor winds up and cracks Mo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Mo wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Mo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Charles Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Charles Taylor!
After winning the bout, Charles Taylor 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:
DMMA 408: Cabrazzi v LaFleur
Date: Apr 06, 2025 |
#R1#
A slow jab from P Cruz misses its intended target.
Taylor throws an ugly left hook that misses
and P Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by P Cruz.
P Cruz connects with the punch.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
P Cruz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Taylor will feel that in the morning.
P Cruz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
P Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
P Cruz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
P Cruz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and P Cruz connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
P Cruz jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
P Cruz scores with a hook.#T1#
P Cruz throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but P Cruz ducks down to avoid it.
P Cruz swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
P Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
P Cruz throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor blocks a jab.
P Cruz scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
P Cruz wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
P Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice right hand that sends P Cruz toppling to the canvas! P Cruz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Taylor finish him?!#ROC2#P Cruz is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Ricardo P Cruz has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in P Cruz - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Taylor!
Charles Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 03, 2025 |
#R1#
Velazquez throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Adan Velazquez has been cut.
A jab from Velazquez misses.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Taylor misses its target.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adan Velazquez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Velazquez.
Taylor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Velazquez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Velazquez.
Velazquez rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Velazquez throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Velazquez wants to clinch but Taylor slips to the side
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Velazquez looks winded!
Velazquez misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Velazquez misses with a body shot
and Taylor scores with a counter punch that sends Velazquez to the canvas! Taylor smells blood - he's punishing Velazquez with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Velazquez has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Taylor!
Our winner, Charles Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 018
Date: Dec 28, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A big left from Bohn misses.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bohn misses the jab.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bohn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Bohn connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Bohn tries to work over Taylor's front leg with a kick but Taylor checks it.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bohn defends it well.#T1#
Taylor checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been told by Bohn's head coaches at Ground Zero Workout Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Bohn looks for the body kick but Taylor saw that one coming.
Bohn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bohn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bohn throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bohn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taylor slips a straight right by Bohn.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bohn throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Bohn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bohn defends it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bohn. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
The fighters circling - Bohn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A shot to the body from Bohn misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bohn misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bohn connects with a crisp jab.
Bohn throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T4#
A shot to the body from Bohn misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Bohn!
Bohn throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bohn swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Bohn just misses with a punch to the body.
Bohn tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bohn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Bohn throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bohn jabs at Taylor's body.
A low kick from Bohn is predictable there #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bohn keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Bohn.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fabian Bohn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohn throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bohn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bohn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bohn scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bohn.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bohn.
#T3#
Bohn looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Bohn misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Bohn.
Bohn cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bohn lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T4#
Bohn misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bohn throws an off balance right hand
#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Bohn fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor trying to control but Bohn is working from the bottom.
Bohn controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Bohn throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Bohn avoids it easily.
Charles Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bohn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bohn throws a leg kick
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
A jab from Bohn misses.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bohn rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bohn misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Bohn lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bohn.
Bohn throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bohn tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Bohn.
#T2#
Bohn misses with an uppercut.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bohn defends it well.
Taylor takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bohn tries a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Bohn throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Fabian Bohn is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor moves out of range as Bohn strikes.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T3#
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Bohn.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bohn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A low kick from Bohn misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T4#
A chopping leg kick lands by Bohn.
Bohn attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Bohn avoids it with no problem.
Bohn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bohn. Bohn obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bohn misses the shot to the body.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Bohn avoids it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fabian Bohn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bohn, 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 Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fabian Bohn!
Fabian Bohn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
SPPS Resurrection 015
Date: Dec 07, 2024 |
#R1#
Cruz shoots and misses
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Cruz is looking to clinch.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cruz misses with a head kick.
A quick step to the side and Taylor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cruz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taylor is looking to counter the offense by Cruz and move into the clinch.
Cruz changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
A good leg kick by Cruz.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cruz throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cruz scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ricardo Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
#T1#
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Cruz tries to clinch up.
Cruz connects with a body shot.
Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#CL2#
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Charles Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricardo Cruz.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cruz, as that shot connected.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#T2#
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Cruz lands with a nice body punch.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Cruz shoots in.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.#CL2#
Cruz clinches up against the cage.
Taylor lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Taylor gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage. #T3#
Cruz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cruz looks winded!
Cruz working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
A short right from Taylor.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Taylor.
Cruz has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor tries a body shot but Cruz blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Taylor.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #ROC#Cruz is rocked!
Taylor presses Cruz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?#T4#
Taylor is leaning against Cruz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor lands a big right hand that drops Cruz! The killer instinct kicks in and Taylor finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Taylor!
Our winner, Charles Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
NYF 71: Lauzier vs White II
Date: Jun 22, 2024 |
#R1#
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McNofun manages to avoid it.
It looked like McNofun was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taylor.
A big left from McNofun misses.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McNofun throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
McNofun fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Killjoy McNofun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses the body punch
and McNofun counters with an outside leg kick.
McNofun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from McNofun.
Taylor wants to counter the offense by McNofun and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick.
McNofun getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT#It looks like Charles Taylor has been cut.
McNofun tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from McNofun.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McNofun throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McNofun.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
McNofun misses with a hook
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
McNofun comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
McNofun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Taylor swings for the body but McNofun moves out of range.
#T2#
A head kick from McNofun lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from McNofun.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNofun cracks a nice hook into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
McNofun lands a brutal uppercut that launches Taylor off his feet! Taylor tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Killjoy McNofun! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 14, 2023 |
#R1##TD#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tate to the ground. Taylor is now in Tate's guard.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tate keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Tate looking to control.
Tate keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass. #SUB2#
Tate 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 trying to control the position from guard on top but Tate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
Taylor takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taylor prevents Tate from improving his position.#SUB2#
Tate is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taylor lands a nice short elbow.
Taylor passes to side control.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Taylor working away.
Taylor cracks Tate with a big right hand but Tate just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor cracks Tate with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T2#
Taylor has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Tate!
Tate is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Taylor raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Taylor lands a heavy elbow.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Taylor dominating with strikes here.#ROC#Tate is rocked!
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Tate is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?#SUB#
Taylor is working for a guillotine from mount but Tate frees his head quite easily.
Taylor cracks Tate with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Taylor!
Charles Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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