Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

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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