Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: DMMA 391: Skolz v Leader
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Myers is just out of range.
Myers throws a big counter head kick but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Myers with the inside leg kick.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Myers needs to keep his hands up - Taylor had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
Myers throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Myers.
Myers misses with a double jab.
Myers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Myers connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Myers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Myers misses with a low kick.
Myers lands with a cross.
Myers connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice shot lands for Myers.
Myers takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Myers tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Myers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab lands there for Myers.#T2#
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Myers throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Myers looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Myers lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Myers scores with a head kick. Taylor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Myers scores with a hook.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
A lazy left from Myers finds it's target.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T3#
Myers misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Myers misses with a looping right.
Marlon Myers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myers cracks Taylor with a good jab.
Myers throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Myers throws a body kick that misses.
Myers with a nice calf kick.
Myers connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Myers throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Myers only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Taylor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Myers throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Myers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Myers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab from Myers.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Myers looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Myers feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Myers dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Myers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Myers moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Taylor is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Marlon Myers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Myers throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Myers looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Myers.
A counter left hand to the body from Taylor misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myers swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Myers throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Myers throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nice cross by Taylor.#T1#
Taylor digs a good body shot into Myers's ribs.
Myers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taylor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Myers throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A big left from Myers misses.
Myers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T2#
Myers is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Myers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Myers ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor slips under a jab from Myers.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Taylor's head back.
A big left from Myers misses.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Myers scores with a punch to the head.
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Myers.
Myers chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor checks a low kick from Myers.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Myers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Myers.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Myers slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Myers swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Myers throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice uppercut lands for Myers. That snapped Taylor's head back. #T4#
Myers waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Myers throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Myers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Myers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Taylor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Myers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Myers misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers throws out a leg kick but Taylor moves out of range and Myers only half commits.
Myers lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Marlon Myers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Myers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Myers manages to avoid it.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
and Myers counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Myers.
Myers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.#T1#
Taylor defending well as Myers loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Myers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Myers misses the jab.
Taylor throws the left hand but Myers avoids the punch easily.
Myers lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab from Myers.
Donk. Myers catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor blocks a jab.#T2#
Myers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Myers misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Myers walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Taylor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It looked like Taylor was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Myers is out of range.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Myers attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Myers throws a leg kick but Taylor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Myers lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Myers misses the jab.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Myers finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Myers throws out a powerful jab.
A slapping body kick lands there for Myers.
Myers throws a leg kick but Taylor moved away.
A quick step to the side and Taylor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Myers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Marlon Myers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Myers staying out of range there.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Myers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Myers connects with a leg kick.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Myers.
Myers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Myers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor blocks a head kick by Myers.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Marlon Myers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Myers 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlon Myers!
Marlon Myers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: DMMA 384: Rolls v Skolz
Date: Jan 12, 2025

#R1#
Bin-Semen misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bin-Semen jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD2#
Bin-Semen scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bin-Semen tries to pass. #SUB#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Bin-Semen is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor's coaches at Bigfoot BJJ have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bin-Semen misses with the ground and pound.#T1#
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Bin-Semen working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bin-Semen throwing strikes but Taylor manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the position but Bin-Semen is working away.
I wouldn't like to be where Bin-Semen is right now.
Bin-Semen is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor taking a breather here.
Taylor trying to control the action but Bin-Semen is working from the bottom. #T2#
Taylor controlling from side mount.
Bin-Semen sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bin-Semen is not content to let Taylor control the position.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Bin-Semen defends it.
Bin-Semen is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard. #T3#
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Bin-Semen is defending well.
Bin-Semen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Bin-Semen looking to control.
Taylor pushes down on Bin-Semen's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Bin-Semen is looking to improve his position. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Bin-Semen defends it.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor is working for an americana but Bin-Semen has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Taylor was thinking about the submission.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Bin-Semen is keeping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor catches Bin-Semen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#TD2#
Bin-Semen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bin-Semen showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Bin-Semen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Bin-Semen is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bin-Semen is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#T1#
Taylor is staying active underneath Bin-Semen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to roll over but Bin-Semen keeps him under control.
Osama Bin-Semen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bin-Semen trying to control from half guard but Taylor is working away. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Bin-Semen misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Bin-Semen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand. #T2#
Bin-Semen with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bin-Semen.
A jab from Bin-Semen misses.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bin-Semen throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bin-Semen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bin-Semen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Bin-Semen had a free shot at his head there.
Bin-Semen shoots in but no luck this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bin-Semen.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Taylor is trying to control Bin-Semen's posture but Bin-Semen avoids it. #SUB2#
Bin-Semen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Bin-Semen is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor is looking to control Bin-Semen's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bin-Semen trying to control from Taylor's half guard. Taylor has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bin-Semen is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor pulls Bin-Semen in close to his closed guard and prevents Bin-Semen from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bin-Semen preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Osama Bin-Semen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Bin-Semen misses with a looping left.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Bin-Semen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Bin-Semen with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Bin-Semen with a poor takedown
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Mick Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Osama Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bin-Semen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bin-Semen.
Bin-Semen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Bin-Semen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Bin-Semen misses with a left hand
and Bin-Semen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bin-Semen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mick Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Bin-Semen bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Bin-Semen tries to move to mount but Taylor blocks the move with his legs.
Bin-Semen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Taylor is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bin-Semen off and has taken his back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bin-Semen just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Bin-Semen knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Bin-Semen for a finish. #T2#
Bin-Semen is really stuck here. #SUB#
Taylor is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Bin-Semen has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Will Taylor go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
What can Bin-Semen do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Bin-Semen trying to control the action but Taylor just sinks the hooks in. #T3##SUB#
Bin-Semen 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 Taylor gets his way!
Osama Bin-Semen is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Bin-Semen defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Bin-Semen just trying to survive but Taylor is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SUB#
Bin-Semen defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Taylor's arms.
Bin-Semen tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor trying to control.
Bin-Semen tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Taylor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Bin-Semen trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bin-Semen tries to escape but Taylor has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Bin-Semen looking very determined here, making life difficult for Taylor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bin-Semen 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 Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mick Taylor!
An out of breath Mick Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 91: Hunter v Chai Jr
Date: Dec 07, 2024

#R1##TD#
Blankenship gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blankenship has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Blankenship controlling Taylor's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is looking to pass into half guard but Blankenship pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Blankenship is in guard.#REVB#
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blankenship postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Blankenship landing some decent shots from guard. #T1#
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor looking to control. #SUB#
Blankenship avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor pulls Blankenship in close to prevent any damage.
Blankenship content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blankenship is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Blankenship working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Blankenship connects with a couple of short punches.
Blankenship with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor 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##SUB#
Taylor looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Blankenship is trying to get back to full guard.#T2##SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Blankenship is having none of it.
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. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T3#
The fighters are battling for position here. Blankenship manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Blankenship controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Blankenship gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Blankenship is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to keep Blankenship in close.
Blankenship throwing strikes but missing.
Blankenship landing with the ground and pound.
Blankenship is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Blankenship working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor pulls Blankenship in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Blankenship defends it easily. #T4#
Blankenship scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Blankenship throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blankenship's guard. Nice move by Taylor!#REVR#
Blankenship keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
Taylor passes Blankenship's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Blankenship is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blankenship trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Mick Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blankenship lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor dives in and grabs Blankenship's left leg, looking for a takedown. Blankenship pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor misses the jab.
Taylor defending well as Blankenship loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blankenship.
A swing and a miss from Blankenship.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Blankenship misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blankenship thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blankenship momentarily.
Blankenship avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Blankenship throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blankenship misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #TD#
Taylor closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taylor lands in his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom. #T1#
Blankenship is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blankenship not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Blankenship is keeping the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Blankenship keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Blankenship lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Blankenship avoids nicely.
Blankenship misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Nice defenses there by Blankenship.
Taylor throws a hook but Blankenship avoids it easily.
Blankenship throws out a powerful jab.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Blankenship.
Blankenship throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Blankenship tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Blankenship.#TD#
Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Blankenship trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up. #T3##SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Blankenship is defending well.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to pass to mount.
Taylor is thwarting Blankenship's attempts to control the position.
Taylor is trying to control. Blankenship wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blankenship sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
Blankenship has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Taylor is working away from the top position though.#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.
Blankenship 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!
Blankenship is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Taylor up.
Taylor grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mick Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blankenship is not going to allow Taylor to sit and survive in this position.
Blankenship is landing with strikes from the back.
Blankenship throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Taylor!
Taylor is covering up but some of the strikes from Blankenship are getting through and doing damage.
Blankenship lands with a hammerfist to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor breaks Blankenship's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Blankenship looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Blankenship has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Kenny Blankenship will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Blankenship to score with a decent uppercut.
Taylor slips under a jab from Blankenship.
Taylor slips a straight right by Blankenship.
Blankenship with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blankenship misses with a body shot.
Taylor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Blankenship misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Blankenship 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.
Blankenship swinging wildly here.
Blankenship tries to clinch
letting Taylor counter with a right hand. #CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Blankenship.
Blankenship misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Blankenship misses with a body punch.
Blankenship misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Blankenship fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Blankenship as Taylor tries to tie him up.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Blankenship gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.#TD#
Taylor is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Blankenship can't fight it off and eventually Taylor manages to take the fight to the floor. Blankenship looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Blankenship is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor trying to control but Blankenship is working from the bottom.
Taylor won't allow Blankenship to sweep him here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Blankenship's guard. #T2#
Blankenship is trying to control but can't.
Blankenship won't allow Taylor to pass to mount. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Blankenship is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Blankenship trying to control here.
Blankenship tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.
Blankenship keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Blankenship is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Taylor prevents Blankenship from improving his position.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a kimura but Blankenship is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Blankenship is working away. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blankenship misses with a looping left.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Blankenship counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Blankenship looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor lunges at Blankenship with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Blankenship's hand.
Blankenship swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Blankenship is just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Blankenship ducks down to avoid it.
Blankenship jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Blankenship.
Sloppy strikes from Blankenship. Those never looked like landing.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Taylor.
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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
Our winner, Mick 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.
Kenny Blankenship spoke after the fight, saying 'DON'T. GET. ELIMINATEDDD!!!'.

Event: UCF 76: Abrazos v Chapo
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Schnitzer napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Schnitzer is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Schnitzer!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schnitzer keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Schnitzer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Schnitzer has freed his hand and lives to survive another� well, another couple of seconds at least!
Taylor is hanging on to Schnitzer's back as he tries to escape. #T1#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Taylor controlling the positon.
Schnitzer tries to roll but Taylor sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Taylor patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Taylor biding his time, looking for the opening.
Schnitzer trying to control the position but Taylor manages to sink in the hooks.
Taylor controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Schnitzer's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later. #T2#
Taylor doesn't have the hooks in and Schnitzer manages to turn into his guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schnitzer is one step ahead there.
Schnitzer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Schnitzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schnitzer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Schnitzer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor seems keen to control Schnitzer's posture.#T3#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
Taylor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Schnitzer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schnitzer postures up.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Schnitzer from controlling successfully.
Taylor controlling the position.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Schnitzer is one step ahead there.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Schnitzer slips under a jab.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Schnitzer.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schnitzer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Schnitzer slips the punch.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Schnitzer.
Taylor misses with a right hand
and Schnitzer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Schnitzer tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Schnitzer is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick 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#
Schnitzer jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Schnitzer is out of range.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schnitzer has time to react.
Schnitzer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Schnitzer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Schnitzer throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor defending well as Schnitzer loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Schnitzer moved out of range.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand.
Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor throws a body punch but Schnitzer moves out of range.
Schnitzer jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Schnitzer moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor connects with the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice defenses there by Schnitzer.
Schnitzer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taylor jabs Schnitzer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schnitzer blocks a jab.#T1#
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnitzer doesn't seem phased though.
A thudding body kick lands there by Schnitzer!
Taylor checks a low kick from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer slips under a jab from Taylor.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor slips under a jab from Schnitzer.
Kevin Schnitzer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Schnitzer misses with a leg kick.
Schnitzer missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schnitzer with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Taylor to score with a decent uppercut.
Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schnitzer misses with a looping right.
Schnitzer throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice leg kick from Schnitzer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Schnitzer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Schnitzer counters with a one-two to the body.
Schnitzer avoids the body shot from Taylor.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage.
Nice uppercut there from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Schnitzer throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Schnitzer sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schnitzer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Schnitzer misses the jab.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schnitzer.
Schnitzer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Schnitzer.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Schnitzer manages to avoid it.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor misses with a hook
letting Schnitzer counter with a right hand.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Schnitzer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Schnitzer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Schnitzer takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Taylor lunges at Schnitzer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schnitzer's hand.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Schnitzer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor lands with a shot to the body.
Schnitzer lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Schnitzer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Schnitzer scores with a punch to the head.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schnitzer throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schnitzer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Schnitzer throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Schnitzer misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Schnitzer doesn't seem phased though.
Schnitzer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Schnitzer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Schnitzer misses.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor scores with a decent looking hook.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Schnitzer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Schnitzer takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
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 Kevin Schnitzer will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schnitzer sprawls well. Schnitzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Schnitzer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Taylor has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Taylor and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Schnitzer throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor misses the jab.
Schnitzer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Schnitzer sprawls well.
Kevin Schnitzer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Schnitzer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor jabs at Schnitzer's body.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Schnitzer swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range. #T1#
A cross from Taylor lands.
A big left from Schnitzer misses.
Schnitzer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Schnitzer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Schnitzer with the inside leg kick.
Schnitzer connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Schnitzer.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Schnitzer slips under a jab.
Schnitzer throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Schnitzer sprawls well. Schnitzer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Schnitzer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A combination from Schnitzer does no damage.
Schnitzer misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Schnitzer looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Schnitzer.
Taylor misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD2#
Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor trying to control the action but Schnitzer is working from the bottom.
Schnitzer wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor uses his free foot to push down on Schnitzer's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Schnitzer. #T3#
Schnitzer can't escape the position.
Schnitzer is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Taylor working for a guillotine from mount but Schnitzer is in no mood to give up.
Schnitzer is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Taylor moves to the back.
Schnitzer rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Taylor is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Schnitzer won't allow it.
Schnitzer tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Taylor has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Taylor prevents Schnitzer from getting the reversal.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kevin Schnitzer.
I think Schnitzer 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Kevin Schnitzer!
In his post fight interview, Kevin Schnitzer started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: UCF 68: Abrazos v McCarthy
Date: Sep 21, 2024

#R1#
Gaspard tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor lands with a hook. Gaspard tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Gaspard's body.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Gaspard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gaspard looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gaspard tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gaspard counters with a nice body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Gaspard's head back. #T1#
Gaspard on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC2#Gaspard is rocked!
Taylor fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gaspard on the side of the head.
Oh Gaspard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gaspard gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Taylor gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 61: Chuck v Dick Twist
Date: Aug 24, 2024

#R1#
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Smith's waist but Smith gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Smith lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Smith throws a head kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Smith didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T1#
Smith wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3#
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
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.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Taylor scores with a takedown into Smith's guard.
Taylor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jab from Taylor.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith misses the jab.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a left hand
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws out a powerful jab.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Smith does it's job there.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a looping left.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a hook.#T2#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
A countering left hand to the body from Taylor misses.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.#T3#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a left to the body.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taylor slips a straight right by Smith.
Smith walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Smith throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith. #T4#
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smith misses with a body punch
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Smith will be more careful next time no doubt.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Luke Smith will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Smith misses.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith misses with a hook.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Smith lands with a nice body punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
A left lands for Taylor.#T2#
Smith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Smith lands a head kick!
A swing and a miss from Smith.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Smith misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. #T3#
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.#CL2#
Taylor pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.#T4#
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Smith pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Smith throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Smith.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Smith cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Luke Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UCF 51: Chuck v Jones
Date: Jul 27, 2024

#R1#
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Gaspard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Gaspard jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Gaspard misses the shot to the body.
Gaspard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaspard misses with a left hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gaspard throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gaspard keeps the fight on the outside.
Gaspard now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gaspard.
Gaspard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gaspard paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jean Luc Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspard throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
A left lands for Gaspard.
Gaspard throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Gaspard misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gaspard won't be happy with that.
Gaspard has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gaspard manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gaspard is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#T2#
Taylor trying to control the action but Gaspard is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gaspard keeps working.
Gaspard is pressing down on Taylor's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#T3#
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Gaspard.
Gaspard keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gaspard throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gaspard stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gaspard throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Gaspard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gaspard throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor slips under a jab from Gaspard.
Gaspard takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T4#
Gaspard fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gaspard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gaspard has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Gaspard's head.
Gaspard throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaspard's guard.
Gaspard is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jean Luc Gaspard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Gaspard throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Gaspard tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Gaspard.
Gaspard swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Gaspard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Gaspard. Beautiful body shot.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Gaspard catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gaspard lands a nice looking body shot.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
so Taylor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gaspard looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gaspard looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gaspard swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Gaspard is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Gaspard is keeping the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Gaspard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaspard! #SUB#
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gaspard has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Gaspard.
Taylor seems a little lost for a moment, as Gaspard dominates the positioning.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor prevents Gaspard from improving position. #SU2#
Gaspard stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Jean Luc Gaspard seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Gaspard lands with an overhand left.
Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaspard.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gaspard just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donk. Gaspard catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Gaspard works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Gaspard misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gaspard connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Gaspard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Gaspard strikes.
Gaspard misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A shot to the body from Gaspard misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gaspard misses with a hook #TD#
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gaspard's guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Gaspard gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Gaspard has passed into half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gaspard is working away from the top position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Luc Gaspard showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaspard misses with a two punch combination.
Gaspard jabs at Taylor's body.
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice body shot.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Gaspard manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Gaspard throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Gaspard keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Gaspard is controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor won't allow Gaspard to sweep him here.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving.
Taylor looking to pass the guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Gaspard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Gaspard. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gaspard misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gaspard swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Gaspard misses with a hook.
Gaspard jabs at Taylor's body.
Gaspard misses with a looping right.
Gaspard throws a predictable looking body shot #CL#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gaspard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor working aggressively here.
Gaspard struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Gaspard misses with a body punch.
Gaspard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gaspard. #BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gaspard fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gaspard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Gaspard misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Taylor has Gaspard pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Taylor pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Gaspard tumbling to the mat - Taylor dives into Gaspard's guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Jean Luc Gaspard is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Gaspard keeps moving. #T4#
Gaspard is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Gaspard looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Gaspard is keeping the position.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mick Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Taylor.
I think Gaspard 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: UCF 44: Nguyen v Taylor
Date: Jun 29, 2024

#R1#
Taylor takes a swing at Nguyen's ribcage but misses.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Nice cross by Nguyen.
Nguyen lands a body shot.
Nguyen darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nguyen missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nguyen throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Nguyen lands a right hook to the body.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nguyen throws out the jab.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nguyen.
Nguyen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Taylor doesn't seem bothered though.
Nguyen throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #T1#
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Nguyen tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
You can see the frustration on Nguyen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nguyen is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Nguyen, who protects the arm well.
Nguyen tries to buck Taylor off but Taylor is having none of it.#T2#
Nguyen sneaks back into half guard.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Taylor frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nguyen working to try and regain half guard. #T3#
Taylor wants to control the pace but Nguyen is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Taylor looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor has control of Nguyen's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Nguyen regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nguyen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nguyen tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Nguyen stops Taylor from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nguyen tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Nguyen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Nguyen is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB2#
Taylor looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Nguyen has picked Taylor up and slammed him! Taylor can't keep hold of the triangle and Nguyen manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.
Taylor is trying to control Nguyen's posture but Nguyen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Nguyen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Nguyen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
Nguyen really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Nguyen cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nguyen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Nguyen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nguyen throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Nguyen pushes him off.
Nguyen connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen just misses with a punch to the body.
Nguyen tests Taylor's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Nguyen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Nguyen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nguyen lands an overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nguyen. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Nguyen lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Nguyen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nguyen lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nguyen throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Nguyen scores with a decent looking hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nguyen misses with a wild body shot.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Nguyen finds it's way through Taylor's defenses.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nguyen misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Nguyen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nguyen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nguyen connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Nguyen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nguyen looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Nguyen stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T3#
Nguyen misses with a body shot
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. #TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Nguyen quickly recovers to half guard.
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.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Nguyen is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB2#
Nguyen makes his way to full guard, as Taylor worked for a kimura.
Nguyen is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom. #T4#
Nguyen wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Nguyen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#SUB#
Nguyen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Nguyen keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Nguyen trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Nguyen leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD2#
Nguyen gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB#
Nguyen 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. #SUB#
Nguyen looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen working a defensive guard here.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving. #T1#
Nguyen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Nguyen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguyen is on top in guard. #REVR#
Nguyen trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nguyen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nguyen manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Nguyen uses it to pass to side control. #T2#
Nguyen trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nguyen controlling the position from side mount.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
A lull in the action here as Nguyen stalls from top position.
Nguyen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #T3#
Taylor wants to control but Nguyen postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.#SU#
Nguyen decides to stand back up.
Taylor scores with a jab to the head. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nguyen wants to stand back up but Taylor manages to pass into side control. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nguyen has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Nguyen.
Taylor tries to bench press Nguyen off him but Nguyen keeps the position.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor trying to remain calm as Nguyen controls from the top position.
Taylor prevents Nguyen from improving position. #SUB#
Nguyen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor struggling a bit here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen clearly takes that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nguyen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Nguyen avoids it with no problem.#TD2#
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Nguyen's guard.
Nguyen pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Nguyen looking to control.
Nguyen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Nguyen is retaining full guard.
Nguyen is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Nguyen keeps moving. #SUB#
Nguyen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard! #T1#
Nguyen is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Nguyen knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Nguyen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Nguyen is looking to improve his position.
Nguyen controlling the position for now.
Taylor is thwarting Nguyen's attempts to control the position.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nguyen moves into full guard.
Taylor trying to control but Nguyen is working from the bottom.
Nguyen is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Taylor.
Nguyen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab. #T3#
Nguyen looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor tries to clinch but Nguyen is having none of it.
Nguyen keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nguyen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jimmy Nguyen is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd cheers as Nguyen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Nguyen swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Taylor clinches up with Nguyen and pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Nguyen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nguyen connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.#T4#
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Nguyen with a body shot.
Jimmy Nguyen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Nguyen circles away and keeps his distance.
Nguyen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nguyen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nguyen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nguyen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nguyen scores with a nice head shot.
Jimmy Nguyen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor staying out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nguyen.
Nguyen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Nguyen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Nguyen had his way with Mick Taylor in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Nguyen works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
A big right from Nguyen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Nguyen misses the target.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Nguyen loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Nguyen.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Nguyen shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguyen misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nguyen throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Nguyen throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nguyen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor. #T1#
Nguyen lands with a cross.
Nguyen misses with a jab to the body
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Nguyen misses with a hook to the body
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Nguyen thinking.
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Nguyen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor moves out of range as Nguyen strikes.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jimmy Nguyen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nguyen misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nguyen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Taylor's head.
Nguyen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Nguyen saw that one coming.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguyen circles away.
Nguyen throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.#TD2#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nguyen is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Taylor pushing down on Nguyen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nguyen wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nguyen defends it well.
Nguyen wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Nguyen doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor. #T3#
Nguyen trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor is trying to control. Nguyen wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor moves nicely into side control.
Taylor passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nguyen!
Nguyen can't escape the position.
Taylor fails to take his opponent's back. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Nguyen is on top in guard.
Nguyen preventing the sweep.
Nguyen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nguyen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Taylor.
I think Nguyen 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Nguyen!
Jimmy Nguyen retains his featherweight title!
An out of breath Jimmy Nguyen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: UCF 33: Flanders v Taylor
Date: May 25, 2024

#R1#
Flanders scores with a shot to the body. #TD2#
Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES#
Flanders kicks off Taylor and gets to his feet.
Flanders slips a jab from Taylor.
Flanders slips a straight right by Taylor.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Flanders should have avoided that one.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Flanders just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flanders loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Flanders.
Flanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T1#
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Flanders misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Flanders misses the shot to the body.
Flanders takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A jab from Flanders misses.
Flanders swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range as Flanders strikes.
Flanders keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T2#
Flanders tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Flanders.
Flanders uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Flanders throws a lazy uppercut
and Flanders takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Flanders looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Flanders swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Flanders
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Flanders tries a head kick but it misses.
Flanders looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Flanders.
Flanders sets himself, and Taylor steps forward looking for the clinch! Flanders avoids it this time.
Flanders misses with a series of wild punches.
Flanders scores with a leg kick. #TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Flanders!

Flanders throws Taylor to one side and escapes!
Flanders takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been told by Flanders's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a body shot.#T4#
Flanders walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Dallas Flanders has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Flanders gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Taylor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Flanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flanders paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor shoots and misses
and Flanders counters with a slapping leg kick.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Flanders saw that one coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dallas Flanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Flanders's ribs.
Flanders swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Flanders. #TD2#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Flanders is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Flanders's guard.
Flanders is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Taylor dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#REVR##SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Flanders has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Flanders is defending well. #T1#
Flanders is trying to buck Taylor off.
Flanders knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Flanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Flanders is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taylor moves into full mount!
Dallas Flanders overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Taylor is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Flanders is forced to tap! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UCF 22: Hanma v Chai Jr
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy. #TD2#
Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Kerotan's half guard.
Kerotan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Kerotan trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kerotan won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kerotan is trying to stand. #ES#
Kerotan pushes Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Taylor lands a jab to the head. #TD2#
Kerotan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#ES#
Kerotan has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taylor off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Kerotan looks to land a right hand but Taylor moved out of range.
Taylor moves out of range as Kerotan strikes.
Taylor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kerotan manages to avoid it.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1##CL2#
Kerotan gets tackled into the cage by Taylor. Taylor maintains the clinch.
Kerotan wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kerotan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Kerotan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerotan.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kerotan being controlled against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Taylor's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerotan.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Kerotan controls the action.
Taylor tries a body shot but Kerotan blocks it.
Taylor lands a right hand. #T2#
Kerotan is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kerotan blocking some punches.
Kerotan gets underhooks to prevent Taylor's takedown attempt.
Kerotan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor fails to pull guard.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerotan.
Kerotan lands with a short shot to the head.
Kerotan has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Kerotan.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Flaming Kerotan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from breaking the clinch.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kerotan after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan misses with some punches. #BC#
Kerotan manages to break the clinch.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kerotan cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#T3#
Kerotan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor thuds his right hand into Kerotan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD2#
Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kerotan!

Kerotan bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Kerotan misses with a straight right.
Kerotan scores with a kick to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerotan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Kerotan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Kerotan.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Taylor wants to clinch but Kerotan slips to the side
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Kerotan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kerotan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kerotan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerotan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kerotan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #TD2#
Taylor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Kerotan sprawls well initially but Taylor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Kerotan is trying to stand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Kerotan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Kerotan kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Taylor misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Flaming Kerotan will probably get the nod.
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#
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kerotan tries a head kick but it misses.
Kerotan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Taylor misses the jab.
Flaming Kerotan is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kerotan connects with a body shot.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kerotan.
Kerotan misses with a head kick.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kerotan.
Kerotan walks into a straight right hand from Taylor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerotan moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Kerotan throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Kerotan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jab from Taylor.#T1#
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerotan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerotan throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Kerotan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Flaming Kerotan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerotan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kerotan there as he acknowledges the shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerotan misses the target.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Taylor 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kerotan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taylor moves out of range as Kerotan strikes.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kerotan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Kerotan.
Taylor with a hook.#TD2#
Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kerotan tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Kerotan's guard.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerotan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor passes into half guard. #T3#
Kerotan wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor controlling the pace. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Taylor controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Kerotan defends the submission attempt.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kerotan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Kerotan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.
Taylor prevents Kerotan from standing back up. #SUB2#
Kerotan is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor is keen to just control but Kerotan is a slippery customer.
Kerotan is trying to stand back up but Taylor is controlling him
Kerotan is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taylor throws a hook but Kerotan blocks it.
Good leg kick by Kerotan.
Kerotan moves away from the strike by Taylor.
Kerotan throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. Kerotan should have avoided that one.
Taylor misses the jab.
Kerotan misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Kerotan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Taylor. #T1#
Kerotan swats away the attempt to clinch by Taylor.
Kerotan tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kerotan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice shot by Taylor.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Kerotan cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Kerotan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Taylor scores with a jab. Kerotan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Taylor misses with a shot to the body
and Kerotan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kerotan is just out of range.
Kerotan misses with a straight right.
Taylor swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kerotan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
A slow jab from Kerotan misses its intended target.
Kerotan misses with a hook.
Taylor works Kerotan's body with a nice hook.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kerotan as he avoids it easily.
Kerotan moves out of range of the strikes.
Kerotan throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Kerotan. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Flaming Kerotan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Kerotan.
Kerotan clobbers Taylor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T3#
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerotan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Kerotan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kerotan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kerotan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kerotan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kerotan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kerotan.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Kerotan misses with a double jab.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Kerotan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kerotan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Kerotan moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Kerotan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kerotan throws a right hand that misses
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Kerotan sprawls well.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kerotan misses with an uppercut.
Kerotan lands with an overhand left.
Kerotan throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Kerotan quickly recovers to half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Kerotan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
A relieved looking Mick Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: UCF 13:
Date: Mar 30, 2024

#R1#
Smith misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Smith avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor jabs Smith right on the nose. Smith blinks but takes it well.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith moves into range and connects with a jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target. #T1#
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor lands a head shot.
Luke Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor misses the body punch
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor seems unphased.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#T2#
Taylor takes a swing at Smith's ribcage but misses.
Smith connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Smith has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Smith.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Smith lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short uppercut from Smith.
Taylor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith prevents a body shot from Taylor.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Smith tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow.
Smith throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
A shot in the inside from Smith.
Smith misses with a body punch. #T3#
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Smith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Smith lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Smith goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith misses with a punch on the inside. #TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Smith to the mat.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T4##SUB2#
Taylor looking for subs off his back but Smith has passed one foot through into half guard.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taylor wants to control but Smith is keeping busy. #SUB2#
Taylor actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##CL2#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Taylor lands a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith has had enough of the clinch but Taylor keeps him there for the moment.
Smith blocking some punches.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Smith has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Taylor jumps guard but Smith turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Smith.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Taylor misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Smith lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Smith back against the cage.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Luke Smith has scored more points in the clinch so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Smith backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Smith fails to land.
Smith lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Smith tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Luke Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.#T3#
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Smith throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a right hand to the body.
Smith jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Jab by Smith.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
A cross from Smith lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor feints a jab promting Smith to slip. Taylor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Smith slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Smith walks into a jab.
Smith slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Smith throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Luke Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Taylor rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Taylor decides to pull guard.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith preventing the sweep. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor looking to control. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Smith controlling him for the moment.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Taylor throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Smith escapes and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taylor tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position. #T3#
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Smith has mounted him!
Smith controlling from the full mount.
Smith avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
Taylor tries to lock up and control but Smith gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T4#
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Mick Taylor just about did enough to take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Smith misses the jab.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor lands an overhand right.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Smith, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throws a jab when Smith was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Smith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
A big right from Smith misses. #CL#
Smith rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor. #TD2#
Taylor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Smith uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Taylor has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Smith is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Taylor.
Taylor manages to work his way to half guard, despite Smith's best efforts.#SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smith keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Taylor trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smith is thwarting Taylor's attempts to control the position.
Smith content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Taylor holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Smith.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Smith.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Smith had his way with Mick Taylor in that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Smith is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Taylor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Smith bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith 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.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Taylor moves to clinch but Smith breaks away
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Taylor cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#T2#
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Taylor slips under a jab from Smith.#T3##TD2#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Smith is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Smith's guard.
Taylor won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Smith is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Smith has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
Taylor trying to control the position. #SUB2#
Smith got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Smith has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T4#
Smith trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Smith defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:47
Judge George Francis scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Smith!
Luke Smith is the new bantamweight champion!
Luke Smith decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 5: Smith v Taylor
Date: Feb 25, 2024

#R1#
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Smith circles away easily
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at Hammer House of Horror that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.#T1#
Smith works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Smith wants to get back to striking at distance but Taylor won't allow it. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Smith. Those never looked like landing.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Smith throws a body kick that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Smith has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor gets back to half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Smith is working away from the top position though.
Taylor is trying to control but Smith manages to pass to mount!
Smith prevents Taylor from getting the reversal.#T3#
Taylor wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Taylor might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Smith haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taylor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Smith is controlling well. #T4#
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is controlling Smith's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Smith works his way into full mount!
Taylor tries to reverse the position but Smith maintains control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor reaches up to try and control the position but Smith seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Taylor rolls and tries to escape and now Smith has his back!
Smith has the hooks in. Taylor is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John Joe Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Smith misses with a body kick.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Smith in a clinch.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Smith wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor. #BC#
Smith breaks from the clinch.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Smith throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Smith throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taylor misses with an uppercut
and Smith counters with a good, hard body kick but Taylor shrugs it off.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Smith scores with a jab.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
John Joe Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.
Smith misses the shot to the body.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Taylor lands a glancing blow to the side of Smith's head.
Smith misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom. #T3#
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Smith darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick by Smith misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Smith is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Smith's corner calls for a 1-2. Smith obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Smith misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Taylor shoots in but no luck this time.
Smith misses with a combination
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Taylor scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Smith's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Smith throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Smith walks into a left hand.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.#T2#
Smith rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith looks to throw a body kick
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body. #CL2#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Taylor.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Smith is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.#T3#
Smith wants to break free but Taylor has control.
Taylor keeps control of Smith as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Smith cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Nice jab there from Smith.
A decent looking cross lands there for Smith.#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith tries to land a body kick
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Taylor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Smith avoids it easily.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
John Joe Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor prevents Smith from breaking the clinch.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mick Taylor.
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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 28:29
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor is the new bantamweight champion!
Mick Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UCF 1: Gaspard v Taylor
Date: Jan 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaspard.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michele Rene Gaspard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gaspard lands with a good body shot.
Gaspard throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gaspard lands a jab.
Gaspard misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaspard.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gaspard misses with a hook
and Taylor counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gaspard walks into a jab.
Gaspard fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gaspard misses the jab.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gaspard.
Gaspard lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gaspard wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T1#
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Michele Rene Gaspard is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gaspard misses with a body punch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gaspard.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Gaspard avoids it with no problem.
A punch combination from Gaspard misses.
Taylor steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gaspard.
Gaspard takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Gaspard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taylor stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gaspard lands a lovely overhand right.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Gaspard.
Taylor with the counter takedown but Gaspard avoids it easily.
Gaspard throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gaspard misses with a wild body shot.
Gaspard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Taylor has time to react.
Gaspard misses with a lunging right hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big right from Gaspard misses. #CL2#
Taylor has managed to clinch. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor pushes Gaspard back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #TD#
Gaspard drags the fight down to the ground.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Gaspard is looking for a sweep.
Taylor tries to move to mount but Gaspard blocks the move with his legs.
You can see the frustration on Gaspard's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gaspard is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Taylor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor prevents Gaspard from improving his position.
Taylor sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T3#
Gaspard wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Gaspard wants to get back to full guard.
Gaspard gets back to full guard.
Gaspard being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gaspard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Gaspard looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Gaspard is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gaspard seems a little lost for a moment, as Taylor dominates the positioning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Michele Rene Gaspard will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Gaspard throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gaspard throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Gaspard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a stiff right hand.
Gaspard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor lunges at Gaspard with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gaspard's hand.
Gaspard throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gaspard throws a poor cross that misses #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Gaspard! #SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor trying to control the action but Gaspard is working from the bottom.
Taylor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T1#
Gaspard is looking for a sweep.
Gaspard is working hard here to advance position.
Gaspard looks to move to half guard but instead Taylor has passed into mount! Damn!
Gaspard tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
Gaspard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaspard slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Gaspard is looking to improve his position.
Taylor controlling the pace.
Gaspard is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at League of Shadows MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Gaspard tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Gaspard trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up. #SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T3##SUB#
Gaspard is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Gaspard is defending well.
Gaspard 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.
Gaspard misses with a hook
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Michele Rene Gaspard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gaspard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Gaspard swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short left from Gaspard.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Gaspard jumps guard. #T4#
Taylor looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Gaspard wants to hit a sweep here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gaspard there!
Taylor avoids the attempt from Gaspard to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gaspard keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Gaspard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CL2#
Taylor fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gaspard, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Gaspard to the mat.
Gaspard throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Gaspard wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gaspard trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor controls Gaspard momentarily but Gaspard frees himself. #T1#
Gaspard 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#
Gaspard wants to hit a sweep here but Taylor passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Gaspard there!
Taylor looking to control but Gaspard is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Gaspard is wriggling around trying to escape. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle�. Ooooh, that looks tight� Gaspard is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Gaspard and Taylor has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Gaspard tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Taylor easily slips into full mount!
Taylor avoids the attempt from Gaspard to control.
Gaspard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Gaspard tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away. #T3#
Taylor controlling the pace for now.
Gaspard sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Taylor wants to take a breather but Gaspard is having none of it.
Taylor tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gaspard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor controlling the action here. #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.
Gaspard is trying to get back to full guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Gaspard is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gaspard avoid being mounted?#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The fighters circling - Gaspard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Taylor! But no joy.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaspard.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Gaspard shakes him off and moves away.
Gaspard throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TL Fight Night 32
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
A big left from Kerotan misses.
A nice side step and Taylor releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kerotan swings widly with a right hand #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Kerotan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
Mick Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TL Fight Night 30
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
Van Den Broeck misses the jab.
Van Den Broeck misses with a body shot.
A big left from Van Den Broeck misses.
Van Den Broeck lands a jab to the head.
Van Den Broeck throws a body shot but no joy.
Van Den Broeck misses the jab.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Van Den Broeck against the cage.
Van Den Broeck looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor gets through Van Den Broeck's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Van Den Broeck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor has Van Den Broeck pressed against the cage, preventing Van Den Broeck from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Van Den Broeck's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1##BC2#
Van Den Broeck's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Den Broeck scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Van Den Broeck throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Van Den Broeck manages to circle out of the way.
Taylor slips a straight right by Van Den Broeck.#TD#
Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Van Den Broeck can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Den Broeck is trying to stand. #T2##SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Broeck defends the submission attempt.
Van Den Broeck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
Taylor not doing much here. #T3#
Van Den Broeck looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Den Broeck defends it well.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Van Den Broeck defends it well. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending well. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Van Den Broeck defending well. #SUB#
Taylor is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Van Den Broeck is just riding it out for now. Taylor eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Van Den Broeck has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Van Den Broeck defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Den Broeck. #TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Van Den Broeck is defending well.
Van Den Broeck prevents Taylor from moving into mount.
Mick Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Taylor is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Van Den Broeck knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Van Den Broeck, who protects the arm well. #T1#
Taylor tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Taylor wants to control but Van Den Broeck is keeping him busy.
Taylor controls the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Van Den Broeck keeps working.
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is dominant here and he's now got Van Den Broeck's back!
Van Den Broeck wants to get back to his feet. #SUB#
Taylor looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Taylor is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Van Den Broeck won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Taylor off his unconscious opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mick Taylor!
A very excited looking Mick Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TL Fight Night 27
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1#
Holt fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Holt misses with a hook to the body #CL2#
and Taylor holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #TD2#
Taylor pulls guard successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Holt controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.
Holt working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holt throws a big elbow that misses.
Holt trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but Holt defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Holt is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor looking to control.
Holt throws a big right hand that misses. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Taylor controls Holt momentarily but Holt frees himself. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Holt defends easily.
Holt with a flurry of punches that miss. #T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Holt is aware though and is defending well.#SUB2#
Holt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holt has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVB##SUB2#
Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holt is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holt has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holt has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T3#
Holt throwing strikes but missing.
Holt postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it. #SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Holt defends it easily.
Holt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Holt is in close to Taylor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Holt gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Holt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Holt has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Holt defends well.
Holt postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Holt is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Holt lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Holt trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Holt might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Holt pushes his legs off easily.
Holt working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.#SUB2#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Holt postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Holt's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Holt scores with a jab to the body.
Sam Holt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holt punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Holt throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Holt looking to slow down the pace here.
Holt scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Holt manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Holt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Holt is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Holt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Sam Holt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Holt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
A slow jab from Holt misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Holt throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor throws out a counter right but Holt avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Holt misses.
Holt misses with a wild body shot.
Holt misses with a looping right.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Holt.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Holt throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Holt lands a head shot.#TD2#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Holt is trying to improve his position.
Holt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Holt tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Holt is defending well. #T2#
Holt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor wants to control but Holt is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Taylor has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Holt is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Taylor yanks on the arm and Holt is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Taylor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
An out of breath Mick Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WCMMA Final (& 3rd Place)
Date: Sep 03, 2023

#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Smith.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.#TD2#
Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Smith gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smith's guard. #T1#
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Smith is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Taylor passes to side control. #SUB2#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor controls the position from side control.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith stops Taylor from passing to mount.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Taylor working away.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Smith is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Smith's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor staying calm.#SUB2#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Smith is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smith connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Smith defends it well.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Smith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Smith counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smith misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Smith misses.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Taylor content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Smith is looking to sweep but instead, Taylor has passed into half guard.
Taylor is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura here.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smith on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Smith tries to get out of the position.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Taylor trying to mount his opponent but Smith defends it.
Taylor is taking a breather. Smith says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Smith defends it well.
Smith knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.#T3#
Smith is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Smith defending well.
Smith moves into full guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Smith is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Luke Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Taylor thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor just content to control the position.
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 Luke Smith will probably get the nod.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Taylor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Smith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Luke Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt #KD#
and Smith counters with a nice right hand that sends Taylor toppling to the canvas! Taylor scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Smith finish him?!#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!
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
and Smith counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Taylor! He's just covering up as Smith starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luke Smith!
After winning the bout, Luke Smith thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCMMA Semi-Final
Date: Aug 13, 2023

#R1#
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odinson stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor shoots in and drives through. Odinson sprawls well.
Ominous Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Odinson. Taylor shrugs it off though.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.
We've been told by Odinson's head coaches at Slaughterhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Taylor moves out of range as Odinson strikes.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Odinson, which made it look bad.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinson throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Taylor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Odinson defends it well.
Taylor misses with a hook to the body
enabling Odinson to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Odinson counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Odinson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1##KD#
Odinson cracks Taylor with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Odinson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Taylor to stand back up!#ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Odinson throws out the jab.
Odinson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Odinson jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor is defended easily by Odinson.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Odinson tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Odinson to the ground. Odinson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Odinson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor shoots and misses
letting Odinson counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A telegraphed right hand from Odinson misses the target.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and Odinson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Odinson lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Odinson.
Odinson connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.#T2#
Odinson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Odinson throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Donk. Odinson catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Odinson misses.
Odinson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Odinson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Odinson scores with a nice body kick.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Odinson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #TD2#
Taylor shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Odinson's guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Odinson holds on and takes a little breather.
Odinson keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T3#
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Odinson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Odinson has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage. #SUB2#
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Odinson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Odinson manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Odinson's guard.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Odinson is keeping the position for now. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Odinson ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Odinson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Odinson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Odinson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Odinson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Odinson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Odinson but Odinson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Odinson is looking to counter punch.
Odinson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ominous Odinson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Odinson swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Odinson tries to land a front kick but Taylor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odinson misses with a head kick.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor defending well as Odinson loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Odinson's head but Odinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Odinson counters with a quick kick to the body but Taylor blocks it.
Ominous Odinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Odinson is looking to land body kicks.
Odinson thuds a left hand into Taylor's body.
Odinson loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor tries to counter with a clinch but Odinson shakes him off and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Odinson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Odinson is looking to counter punch.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odinson circles away.
Ominous Odinson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Odinson with the inside leg kick. #TD2#
Taylor fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Odinson to the ground. Taylor is now in Odinson's guard.
Odinson is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up. #T1#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Odinson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Taylor stops Odinson from standing up.
Odinson trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Odinson trying to control the position here.
Taylor passes Odinson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor is trying to control the action in half guard but Odinson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Odinson is looking to control Taylor's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Odinson avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#SUB2#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Odinson is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
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.
Odinson wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Odinson is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Odinson is defending well. #T3#
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Odinson won't allow Taylor to pass to mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Odinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Odinson with a nice calf kick.#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 gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Odinson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Odinson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.#TD2#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Odinson sneaks back into half guard.
Taylor trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Ominous Odinson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Odinson scores with a leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Odinson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Odinson.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
Odinson misses with a looping left.
Taylor avoids a kick to the body.
Odinson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Odinson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odinson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #KD#
Odinson lands a big head kick that sends Taylor tumbling to the mat! Odinson takes a step backwards and waves Taylor back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Odinson finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Odinson counters with a solid body kick.
A cross from Odinson lands.
A slapping leg kick lands for Odinson. #T1#
Odinson looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Odinson drops Taylor with a big left hand! Taylor is injured, injured bad! Odinson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ominous Odinson!
Ominous Odinson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WCMMA Quarter-Final B
Date: Jul 23, 2023

#R1#
Saragih scores with a nice right hand.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#TD2#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB2#
Taylor is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saragih wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor stalling. #SUB2#
Taylor maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Saragih could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Taylor has cracked it and Saragih is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mick Taylor!
After winning the bout, Mick Taylor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: WCMMA Group A Round 3
Date: Jul 02, 2023

#R1##TD#
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor content to control rather than advance.
Berishvili is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Berishvili looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Berishvili defending well. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Berishvili is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Berishvili is defending well. #SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Berishvili sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Berishvili is working away. #SUB2#
Berishvili actively working from the bottom here.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor content to control rather than advance.
Taylor seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Berishvili for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3##TD#
Berishvili gets caught flat footed, as Taylor shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Berishvili is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Berishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Berishvili looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into side control. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Berishvili, who protects the arm well.
Berishvili tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Berishvili has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Berishvili.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Berishvili wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD#
Taylor shoots in and bounces Berishvili off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Berishvili has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mikheil Berishvili!
Mikheil Berishvili thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WCMMA Group A Round 2
Date: Jun 11, 2023

#R1#
Blix throws an off balance right hand #TD2#
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Taylor trying to control but Blix is working from the bottom.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor stands and throws Blix's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Blix is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#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!
Blix is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Blix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blix is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Blix's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Blix tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taylor wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Blix can't do much from the bottom here.
Blix manages to get back to half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Blix defending well.
Blix regains full guard. Nicely done. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close. #SUB#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Blix has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Blix's legs - danger averted.
Taylor content to stall in guard here.
It looks like Taylor might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Blix trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Blix slips the punch.
Blix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blix pinned against the cage. Blix gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blix defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
A little feinted left hand from Blix on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Taylor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Blix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Patrik Blix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Blix connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Blix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.#CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Blix has taken the fight into the clinch.#T4#
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Blix uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Blix to the mat.
Blix wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Blix controlling from the top position. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Blix defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blix stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mick Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Blix misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Blix pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blix swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Blix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blix.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blix sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Patrik Blix has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mick Taylor.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blix counters with a stiff right hand.
Blix defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Blix tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.
Nice sprawl there from Blix as Taylor shoots in.
Mick Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blix misses the shot to the body.
Blix is looking to clinch. #T1#
Blix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Blix loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Blix moved out of range.#CL#
Blix rushes Taylor and presses him up against the cage.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor misses with the head strike. #TD2#
Taylor has clasped his hands together around Blix's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Blix is defending well.
Blix manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Blix trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Blix is defending well. #T2##SUB2#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Blix sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Blix looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Blix is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor wants to free his trapped foot but Blix is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Blix is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Blix is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage. #SUB2#
Taylor seems to be working for a kimura but Blix defends the submission attempt.
Mick Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is pressing down on Blix's thigh, looking to free his foot. Blix is holding on for now. #SUB#
Blix looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Blix is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Blix 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!
Blix tries to get the hooks in deep but Taylor pushed the leg off.
Taylor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Taylor tries to roll but Blix sticks to his back. #SUB#
Blix looking for the choke from the back.
Blix tries to keep control of the position but Taylor is staying busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Blix trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
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 Patrik Blix will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Blix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Blix shows good takedown defense.
Blix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blix lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Taylor throws a jab when Blix was well out of range.
Blix scores with a body shot.
Taylor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Blix counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#TD2#
Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Blix did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
Blix is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Blix gets full guard.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blix is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Blix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Blix escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to control but Blix is working from the bottom. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Blix keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blix is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD2#
Blix gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Blix is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Blix controlling Taylor's posture. #T3#
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Blix is trying to keep Taylor in close. #SUB#
Blix is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Blix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Blix cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Taylor looking to score a takedown here. Blix is defending well but Taylor drives through and ends up in Blix's guard.
Taylor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blix trying to control the position.
Blix working a defensive guard but Taylor passes into half guard.
Blix is trying to maintain the position but Taylor is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a kimura but Blix is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taylor to get the leverage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor slows the pace down in half guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mick Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mick Taylor!
A relieved looking Mick Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WCMMA Group A Round 1
Date: May 21, 2023

#R1#
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahmed! But no joy.
Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown. Ahmed tries to sprawl out of it but Taylor keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Ahmed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ahmed cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor misses with a hook
letting Ahmed counter with a right hand. #TD#
Taylor feints and as Ahmed raises his hands in defense, Taylor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Ahmed keeps moving. #T1#
Ahmed throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Taylor sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ahmed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taylor passes into half guard.
Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Ahmed is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Ahmed missing with punches from the bottom.
Ahmed flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Taylor is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ahmed has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ahmed really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3#
Ahmed throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taylor seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Ahmed won't allow it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahmed can do anything to dispel that myth.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ahmed missing with punches from the bottom.
Taylor is keen to just control but Ahmed is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Taylor is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Taylor is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Ahmed's head but Ahmed sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ahmed slips under a jab from Taylor.
Taylor staying out of range there.#TD#
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ahmed napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahmed has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB#
Taylor tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Taylor content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. #T1#
Ahmed misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Ahmed struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Taylor working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2##SUB#
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ahmed has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ahmed manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mick Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Ahmed misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Ahmed is trying to get back to full guard.#T3##SUB#
Ahmed is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Ahmed tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor not doing much here.
Taylor is trying to control. Ahmed wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Ahmed!
Ahmed flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ahmed throwing hammer fists to the chest of Taylor. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Taylor moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Ahmed has worked his arm free - good work by Ahmed!
Ahmed is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mick Taylor dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Taylor tries to clinch but Ahmed moves away
and Ahmed counters with a stiff right hand.
Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Ahmed pinned against the cage. Ahmed gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ahmed! But no joy.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ahmed is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahmed can do to turn this around?
Taylor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Ahmed connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mick Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taylor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ahmed on his heels. He'll look to pass Ahmed's guard now, I'm sure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
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.
Taylor is keen to just control but Ahmed is a slippery customer.
Ahmed is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Taylor wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahmed is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Taylor moves into full mount! Ahmed won't be happy about that!
Mohamed Ahmed has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Ahmed is controlling an arm, preventing Taylor from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest. #SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ahmed is on top in guard.
Taylor pulls Ahmed in to control the position. #SUB#
Taylor is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ahmed has his hands clasped together but Taylor extends and breaks Ahmed's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Taylor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mick Taylor!
A relieved looking Mick Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WC Test
Date: Apr 09, 2023

#R1#
Five shoots for a takedown but Four saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Five misses with a takedown #CL#
and Four moves into the clinch.
Four slows down the pace here.
Five avoiding damage.
Four looking for a takedown.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Four. #TD2#
Five decides to pull guard.
Five is pulling down on Four's head to control his posture. #SUB2#
Five pushes a forearm under Four's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Four is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BW Five!
BW Five 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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