Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: TOF 227
Date: May 10, 2025

#R1#
Taxi circles away from the clinch attempt.
A jab from Taxi does it's job there.#TD2#
Miele shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taxi is trying to defend but Miele finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taxi is trying to stand up here but Miele is controlling him well.
Miele thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Taxi's head.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Miele seems to be working for a kimura but Taxi defends the submission attempt.
Miele thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is in trouble now - Miele has advanced to mount!
Miele can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taxi is looking to escape. #T1#
Taxi regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Miele is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Taxi is trying to stand back up but Miele is controlling him
Taxi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taxi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Miele wants to control from the top but Taxi keeps moving.
Taxi seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Miele prevents Taxi from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Taxi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miele is aware though and is defending well.
Miele trying to move into half guard but instead Taxi has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Miele looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taxi is one step ahead there.
Miele manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taxi manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##T3#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Miele trying to control but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Taxi looking to control. #SUB#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Taxi wants to stand up but Miele is controlling him. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Miele is looking to work some ground and pound but Taxi has wrist control.
Miele won't allow Taxi to get back to his feet.
Taxi trying to control the position.
Miele lands a couple of elbows.
Miele trying to control but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Miele might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taxi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Taxi keeping full guard, as Miele tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Miele as he avoids it easily.
Taxi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Miele defends well and Taxi ends up having to push Miele into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Miele's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T5##BC#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Miele clinches up with Taxi and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Miele breaks the clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taxi fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Taxi. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taxi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miele to the ground. Taxi is now in Miele's guard.
Taxi engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB##T6#
Miele slips nicely into half guard.
Taxi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taxi.
Miele controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Taxi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Miele manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T7#
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Taxi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
Miele is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taxi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T8#
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.
Taxi stops Miele from standing up.
Miele utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miele keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
Taxi distracts Miele with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taxi advances position into side control!
Taxi scoring with punches and elbows.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Miele tries to bench press Taxi off him but Taxi keeps the position. #T9#
Taxi working away.
Miele tries to improve position but can't.
Miele is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Taxi controls the position from side control.
Miele struggling a bit here.
Taxi trying to control the position but Miele is working away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele is being controlled here.
Miele is looking to regain half guard here but Taxi keeps moving and retains side control.
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 Tony Taxi will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miele takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Taxi closes the distance and clinches up with Miele, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes Miele against the cage but Miele circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miele tries to clinch up but Taxi circles away and keeps his distance.
Miele throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taxi's waist but Taxi gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Miele off to one side.
Miele fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miele looks to clinch #TD#
and Taxi counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taxi seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Miele for as long as he can get away with.#T1##SUB2#
Miele working for submissions but it's allowed Taxi to get to half guard.
Taxi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taxi takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Tony Taxi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taxi is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Miele! #T2#
Miele is looking to improve his position but Taxi isn't that keen on the idea.
Miele wants to hold on but Taxi pushes him away.
Miele regains half guard.#SUB#
Taxi is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Miele doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taxi.
Taxi with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Taxi wants to take a breather but Miele is having none of it. #SUB#
Taxi is looking for a kimura but Miele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Taxi to get the leverage.
Taxi is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Taxi is looking to advance position but Miele won't allow it.
Miele controlling the position for now.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Taxi is pressing down on Miele's thigh, looking to free his foot. Miele is holding on for now.
Miele wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taxi is taking a breather. Miele 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.
Ground and pound from Taxi.
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.
Taxi trying to control the position from guard on top but Miele is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taxi preventing the sweep.
Taxi throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Miele works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Miele is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T5##TD#
Miele gets caught napping as Taxi dives in and scores a takedown. Miele manages to retain guard.
Taxi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taxi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi trying to control but Miele is working from the bottom.
Taxi landing some decent shots from guard.
Miele is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up.
Miele wants to sweep but no luck.
Taxi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T6#
Miele keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
Miele keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi pushing down on Miele's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taxi performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miele avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taxi.
Miele tries to roll over but Taxi keeps him under control.
Taxi not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T7#
Miele is pressing down on Taxi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Taxi controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Taxi throws a strike but Miele rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Miele stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taxi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miele is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Taxi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taxi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miele can do to turn this around?
Taxi working a defensive guard here. #T8##SUB#
Taxi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Miele passes into side control.
Miele looking to control but instead Taxi has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Taxi wants to control but Miele is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taxi is looking for a sweep. Miele is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Miele trying to control the action but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Taxi controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #T9#
Taxi trying to get back to full guard but Miele takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taxi wants to hold on but Miele pushes him away.
Taxi is desperately trying to improve his position but Miele has a good base and remains in mount.
Taxi is working hard here to advance position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miele wants to control the pace but Taxi is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Taxi has a takedown stuffed.
Miele changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Miele takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taxi looks to throw the jab but Miele is out of range.
It seemed like Miele was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miele tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miele moves out of range of the strikes.#TD2#
Miele shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miele was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Miele is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Taxi looks calm but he's in trouble here. Miele gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Taxi is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Miele lets go of the hold and Taxi can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bella Miele!

Event: TOF 209
Date: Mar 15, 2025

#R1#
Taxi connects with a right hand. Miele shakes it off.
Taxi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Miele counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Taxi closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Miele did well to prevent Taxi getting side control.#SUB#
Taxi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Miele defends it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miele is looking to improve his position.
Taxi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Miele tries to roll over but Taxi keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miele is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Taxi lands a nice short elbow.
Miele wants to control but Taxi passes into side. #T1#
You can see the frustration on Miele's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taxi is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele dodges the ground and pound from Taxi.
Miele tries to buck Taxi off but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi gets to mount! Miele was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Miele is looking to get to half guard.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taxi looking to control but Miele is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Miele squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taxi landing strikes from the mount.
Miele in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Miele working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miele is squirming around, avoiding Taxi's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Miele manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Miele, under a barage of strikes from Taxi.
Miele is trying to stand.
Taxi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been informed that Miele has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Miele gets back to full guard.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Miele swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Miele is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#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.
Miele can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taxi controls the pace.
Miele working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taxi.
Taxi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Miele looking for a sweep. Not yet Miele, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taxi wants to stand but Miele is controlling the position.
Taxi pulls Miele in to control the position. #T5#
Miele trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Taxi has his foot on Miele's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Miele works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Taxi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miele scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miele distracts Taxi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB#
Taxi had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Miele defends it easily.
Miele is working Taxi over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T6#
Taxi trying to keep a closed guard but Miele is proving a slippery customer.
Miele tries to free his leg and advance position but Taxi is retaining full guard.
Taxi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miele is one step ahead there.
Taxi is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Miele content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.#T7##TD#
Taxi looking to score a takedown here. Miele is defending well but Taxi drives through and ends up in Miele's guard.

Miele has his feet on Taxi's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Miele lands a nice shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miele looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Taxi feinted with a counter takedown.
Miele swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Taxi shoots in looking for a takedown. Miele tries to sprawl out of it but Taxi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Miele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Miele on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T8##TD#
Taxi fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Miele to the ground. Taxi is now in Miele's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Miele is trying to keep Taxi in close.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Miele pulls Taxi in to control the position.
Miele looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Taxi puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Taxi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taxi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Miele is trying desperately to improve position.#T9#
Miele tries to hold on but Taxi postures up.#SUB#
Taxi working for a guillotine from mount but Miele is in no mood to give up.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Miele is squirming around, avoiding Taxi's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! Taxi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taxi takes a swing at Miele's ribcage but misses.
And Miele tries to counter it with a takedown but Taxi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but Miele is just out of range.
Miele is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#TD#
Taxi is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Miele's half guard.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi is thwarting Miele's attempts to control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taxi connects with a nice short shot to Miele's temple.
Miele is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miele keeps working.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Miele trying to control here.
Miele scores with a few weak punches.
Taxi thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Still in half guard, Taxi seems content to control.
Miele pushes Taxi off looking to stand but Taxi dives back in and keeps control. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taxi content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miele.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taxi as he avoids it easily.
No luck for Miele with that takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Tony Taxi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taxi.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taxi tries to land with some ground and pound but misses. #T3#
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miele is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Taxi tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taxi has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Miele is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miele struggling a bit here.
Taxi trying to control the position but Miele is working away.
Miele manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Miele is looking to improve his position.
Taxi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miele can do to turn this around?#ES2#
Miele kicks Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Miele. #T5##TD#
Taxi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miele manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taxi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Miele looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Miele looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Taxi has picked Miele up and slammed him! Miele can't keep hold of the triangle and Taxi manages to pass to side control!
Taxi remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Taxi wants to control but Miele is keeping him busy. #T6#
Miele is letting Taxi control him for a moment.
Miele is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taxi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taxi takes a little break here. Miele wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Miele tries to bench press Taxi off him but Taxi keeps the position. #T7#
Taxi in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom.
Miele is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Miele wants to get back to his feet.
Taxi taking a breather here.
The strikes coming from Taxi are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Miele is looking to reverse the position.
Tony Taxi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taxi is looking to take a break and control but Miele is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Taxi sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Miele is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Miele is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taxi shoots for a double leg takedown but Miele sprawls well. He's pushed Taxi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Miele shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bella Miele is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Miele tries to clinch but Taxi moves out of range.
Miele tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it. #TD2#
Miele drives through with a takedown into Taxi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#T9##SUB#
Miele avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Miele chips away with some ground and pound.
Miele working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taxi's head.
Taxi is adopting a defensive guard.#SUB#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Miele's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miele.
Miele is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Miele has his takedown stuffed#TD#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown. Miele fights it but they end up in guard.
Miele being controlled here, momentarily.
Miele is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Taxi thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taxi missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T1#
Miele looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Miele trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Taxi. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taxi.
Miele tries to improve position but can't. #T2##SUB#
Taxi goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Miele has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taxi but great work by Miele.
Taxi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Miele trying to control the position but Taxi is working away.
Miele landing strikes. #SUB2#
Miele is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taxi has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Miele looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Miele takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taxi tries to buck Miele off but Miele is having none of it.#T3#
Taxi sneaks back into half guard.
Taxi is controlling Miele's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Taxi is trying to control but can't.
Miele stops Taxi from getting back to his feet.
Taxi is doing well to control the position and prevent Miele from advancing to side control.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miele is pressing down on Taxi's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taxi is holding on for now.
Miele seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taxi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Miele defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taxi.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Miele.
Taxi lands a head shot.
Taxi scores with a jab to the jaw.#T5#
Taxi keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tony Taxi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bella Miele.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taxi is defended easily by Miele.#TD#
Taxi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Miele manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Miele has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Taxi off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds. #T6#
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Miele. Miele circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi throws a body punch but Miele moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Miele on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Miele keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taxi is looking to wear down Miele with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Miele counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taxi is not content to let Miele control the position.
Taxi has his hands clasped together around Miele's back. He's all about the action.
Taxi regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7#
Miele has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taxi is proving hard to escape from.
Taxi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taxi keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Taxi working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Miele doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Miele manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Taxi has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Miele can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T8#
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.
Taxi is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taxi keeping moving, preventing Miele from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miele shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taxi as he avoids it easily.
Miele stuffs the takedown.
As Taxi backs off Miele throws a huge counter combo but Taxi manages to avoid it all.
Taxi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Miele counters with a series of strikes. Taxi will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bella Miele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#TD#
Taxi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miele sprawls well initially but Taxi persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #T9#
Miele makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Miele.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Miele is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taxi is controlling him.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miele is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taxi pulls Miele in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miele throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
Taxi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bella Miele.
Well Taxi has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!

Event: TOF 203
Date: Feb 23, 2025

#R1##TD#
Taxi drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taxi passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Smashotti is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taxi is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Taxi lands a couple of good shots and Smashotti has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now.
Taxi lands with a hammerfist to the side of Smashotti's head.#SUB#
Taxi looking for the choke from the back.
Smashotti looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Smashotti trying to get back to his feet but Taxi is in full control for now. #T1#
Taxi gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Smashotti trying to control but not successfully.
Smashotti is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to get back to his feet.
Smashotti is trying to break free.
Taxi controls the action.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Taxi. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Taxi controlling the position well here. Smashotti rolled but Taxi kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Taxi is landing with strikes from the back. #ES2#
Smashotti manages to escape to his feet. #CL2#
Smashotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Taxi, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right from Smashotti on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taxi tries to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling the position.
Taxi has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Smashotti looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC#
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Smashotti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Smashotti tries to clinch up#TD#
and Taxi counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smashotti won't be happy with that. #T3#
Smashotti pushes Taxi away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Taxi gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smashotti keeps working.
Smashotti avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Taxi.
Smashotti manages to get back to half guard.
Taxi lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taxi blocks the strikes from Smashotti.
Taxi has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#ES2#
Smashotti pushes Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi walks into a jab.
Lorenzo Smashotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smashotti stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Smashotti wants it to stay on the feet.
Smashotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi feinted with a counter takedown.
Smashotti avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Smashotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #T4##CL2#
Smashotti closes the distance and clinches.
Taxi blocks a body shot from Smashotti.
Taxi is trying to break the clinch but Smashotti is controlling him.#BC2#
Smashotti escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Smashotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from Smashotti.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A punch combination from Smashotti misses.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but Smashotti is just out of range.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Smashotti pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Smashotti throws a hook but Taxi avoids it easily.
Smashotti tries to clinch up.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smashotti manages to avoid it.
Smashotti works over Taxi's head and body with a nice combination.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smashotti.#T5#
Smashotti lands a right hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at Smashotti's ribcage but misses.
Taxi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smashotti.
Smashotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taxi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Taxi cracks a nice hook into Smashotti's ribs.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smashotti.
Smashotti blocks a jab.#CL2#
Smashotti moves into the clinch.#BC#
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taxi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Smashotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taxi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Smashotti misses with a few strikes there. #T6#
Smashotti lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taxi circles away quickly and effectively.
Smashotti is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smashotti misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smashotti misses with a hook #TD#
and Taxi decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Smashotti's guard.
Smashotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taxi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi won't allow Smashotti to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Smashotti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taxi is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T7#
Taxi landing with the ground and pound.
Taxi with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2#
Smashotti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Smashotti is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smashotti keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Taxi throwing strikes from guard but Smashotti blocks nicely.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a solid left hand.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Smashotti's guard. #T8#
Taxi prevents Smashotti from improving his position.
Taxi has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Smashotti takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Smashotti wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Smashotti tries to lock up and control but Taxi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Taxi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #ROC#Smashotti is rocked!#T9#
Smashotti is looking to improve his position but Taxi isn't that keen on the idea.
Smashotti is still in real trouble! Can Taxi finish him?
Smashotti keeps trying to improve his position.
Taxi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Smashotti hang on?
Smashotti is trying desperately to improve position.
Taxi controlling the pace for now.
Taxi has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taxi cracks Smashotti with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Taxi!

Event: TOF 188
Date: Jan 11, 2025

#R1#
Nguana fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taxi on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Nguana does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nguana will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi throws a body punch but Nguana moves out of range.
Good shot there by Nguana.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nguana as he avoids it easily.
Taxi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taxi looks for a takedown but Nguana sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nguana just misses with a punch to the body.
Taxi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Nguana sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Taxi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nguana's waist but Nguana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taxi off to one side.
Nguana feinted with a counter takedown.
Taxi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nguana.
Taxi misses with an uppercut. Nguana saw that one coming.
Nguana seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Nguana looks to score with a jab to the body but Taxi is just out of range.
Taxi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Nguana's guard.
Nguana is adopting a defensive guard.
Taxi must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Nguana has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taxi can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
Taxi in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2##SUB#
Nguana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taxi is aware though and is defending well.
Nguana trying to keep a closed guard but Taxi is proving a slippery customer.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Nguana trying to control the position. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Taxi defends well.#SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #T3#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #SUB#
Nguana has his foot on Taxi's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taxi works his way back into a safe position though.
Nguana is trying to keep Taxi in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Nguana keeps moving.
Taxi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Nguana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taxi gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #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.
Taxi slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nguana being controlled here, momentarily.
Nguana is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T5#
Nguana looking for a sweep. Not yet Nguana, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Decent striking displayed by Taxi there.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nguana leaves Taxi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nguana misses with a looping right.
Taxi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Nguana circles away.
Nguana defending well as Taxi loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Taxi. No joy for Nguana on that attempt.
Nguana ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nguana fails with a takedown attempt.#T6##TD2#
Taxi scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taxi working away.
Taxi trying to control the position but Nguana is working away.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Taxi grinds an elbow into Nguana's temple. #T7#
Taxi advances nicely into full mount.
Nguana regains half guard.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Nguana is trying to get back to full guard.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T8##SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Nguana controls Taxi momentarily but Taxi frees himself.
Taxi content to stall in guard here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T9#
Nguana looking to control.
Taxi sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Nguana's guard. #SUB#
Nguana actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nguana taking some punishment here, with Taxi in his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana tries to get to full guard but Taxi has control of the leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tony Taxi will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Nguana misses with a hook.
Taxi shoots in looking for a takedown but Nguana manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Taxi's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brunta Nguana is winning the standup battle so far.
A left lands for Taxi.#TD2#
Taxi closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Taxi lands in his opponent's guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Nguana tries to buck Taxi off but Taxi is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Nguana is trying to control Taxi's posture but Taxi avoids it.
Nguana managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Taxi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Nguana tries to improve position but can't.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Tony Taxi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nguana prevents Taxi from moving into mount.
Nguana is trying to improve his position.
Taxi trying to control the action but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Nguana tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working.
Nguana is looking to regain half guard here but Taxi keeps moving and retains side control.
Nguana can't do much from the bottom here.
Taxi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nguana keeps working. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nguana tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Nguana shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD2#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T3#
Nguana manages to get to full guard.
Nguana keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Nguana not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Nguana is really struggling to control Taxi but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB#
Nguana looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taxi looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Taxi preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Nguana is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up in Nguana's guard and throws a big left but Nguana blocks it.
Taxi postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taxi stays in close to Nguana's body and controls the position. #T5##SUB#
Taxi avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Taxi throws a shot to the body.
Taxi avoids the body shot from Nguana.
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana throws a looping overhand right but Taxi ducks down to avoid it. #T6#
Taxi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nguana shoots in but Taxi avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi moves out of range of the strikes.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nguana throws a shot from downtown. Taxi moves away and avoids it.
Nguana misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Taxi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#TD2#
Taxi drives through with a takedown into guard.
Nguana trying to control the position.
Taxi trying to control but Nguana is working from the bottom.
Taxi makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T7##SUB#
Nguana working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taxi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taxi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taxi scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB#
Nguana working for a triangle but Taxi defends it easily. #SUB#
Nguana throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taxi uses it to pass to side control.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nguana is letting Taxi control him for a moment. #T8#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Let's hope that Taxi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Taxi's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Taxi passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Nguana!
Taxi tries to control but Nguana wriggling away.
Taxi is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T9#
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Taxi breaks from Nguana's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taxi throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Taxi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Nguana is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nguana is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Taxi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nguana avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Taxi jabs at Nguana's body.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taxi takes a swing at Nguana's ribcage but misses.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nguana loads up on a big right hand but Taxi slips the punch.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Taxi darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taxi is trying to control. Nguana wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T1#
Nguana is trying is best to control the position here.
Nguana trying to control from the bottom.
Taxi not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nguana blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taxi.
Nguana gets back to full guard.
Nguana is trying to control the position but Taxi postures up.
Taxi throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taxi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T2#
Taxi misses with a straight right.
A slow jab from Nguana misses its intended target.
Nguana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taxi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Nguana pinned against the cage. Nguana gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A big right from Taxi misses.
Nguana bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taxi blocks a jab.
Taxi misses with a straight left.
Nguana was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nguana slips a straight right by Taxi.
Nguana closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. Nguana pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Nguana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taxi slips under a jab.
Taxi shoots in but no luck this time.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taxi.
Nguana changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Brunta Nguana has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Taxi.
Nguana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Taxi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nguana defends it nicely.
Nguana tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from Nguana.#TD2#
Taxi decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Nguana preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nguana trying to control here.
Taxi throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nguana wants to improve his position but Taxi is controlling well.
Taxi perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Nguana slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T5#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nguana is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Taxi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nguana is fighting to break Taxi's control of his arms but Taxi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Taxi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nguana controls the pace.
Taxi wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Taxi is looking for a triangle here but Nguana uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taxi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T6#
Taxi is trying to control Nguana's posture but Nguana avoids it.
Nguana lands some shots froms side control.#SUB#
Nguana has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Taxi is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nguana yanks on the arm and Taxi is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nguana.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brunta Nguana!
A very excited looking Brunta Nguana 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: BANZAI COMBAT 112
Date: Oct 26, 2024

#R1#
Taxi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mason.
Mason misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mason shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kenny Mason. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mason swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Taxi misses with a straight right.
Mason changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taxi.
Mason avoids the body shot from Taxi.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mason was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
A lazy left from Taxi finds it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason is looking for a counter combo.
Taxi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taxi lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Mason misses.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mason.#T1#
Mason uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Mason attempts a counter takedown but Taxi avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Mason with that takedown attempt.
Mason walks into a straight right hand from Taxi.
Taxi fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mason is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taxi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mason tries to clinch up
and Taxi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mason tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
A head kick misses from Mason.
Taxi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Taxi just misses with a punch to the body.
Mason tried to counter with a leg kick but Taxi avoided it.#T2#
Mason tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taxi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taxi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mason stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taxi takes a swing at Mason's ribcage but misses.
Mason went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mason shoots for a takedown but Taxi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mason wants to clinch.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mason tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taxi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mason somewhat.
Mason is breathing heavily.
Taxi throws a hook but Mason blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Taxi misses.
Mason fails with an attempt to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mason. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Taxi misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mason.
Mason throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Mason does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mason on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mason has his takedown stuffed
and Taxi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mason takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Mason tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taxi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mason rather than just go for the knockout.
Mason takes a jab right on the kisser.
Taxi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#Mason is rocked!#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi cracks Mason on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Mason falls backwards against the cage. Taxi follows up with more strikes that drop Mason to his knees. Taxi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Mason! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tony Taxi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 94
Date: Sep 14, 2024

#R1#
Nice defenses there by For Island.
For Island throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taxi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taxi lands an overhand right.#TD2#
Taxi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Island is trying to defend but Taxi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with For Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taxi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but For Island defending well. #SUB#
For Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi lands strikes from half guard.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet. #T1#
Taxi controlling the pace.
Taxi prevents For Island from improving his position.
Taxi throwing shots but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
For Island wants to control but Taxi is keeping busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
For Island is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taxi is controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
For Island fails to land the takedown.
For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by For Island.
Taxi jabs For Island right on the nose. For Island blinks but takes it well.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to clinch
enabling Taxi to counter with a crisp jab.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but For Island is just out of range.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taxi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
For Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but For Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
Taxi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. For Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
For Island tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but For Island manages to avoid it.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Taxi misses the target.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at For Island's ribcage but misses.
It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from For Island. #T4#
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
For Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taxi counters with a stiff right hand.
For Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from For Island.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from For Island is defended easily by Taxi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Island shoots in for a double leg but Taxi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Taxi as he connects with a hook.
Taxi lands a slapping body shot.
For Island ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taxi throws a shot from downtown. For Island moves away and avoids it.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in looking for a takedown. Taxi tries to sprawl out of it but For Island keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taxi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from For Island misses the target.
Taxi avoids the head kick by For Island.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi connects with a right hand. For Island shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from For Island.
No luck with that takedown attempt from For Island.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps For Island's head backwards.#T1#
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi throws a body punch but For Island moves out of range.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi moves away
and Taxi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tony Taxi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Taxi.
Taxi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
For Island tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taxi swivels and escapes.
For Island wants to clinch but Taxi slips to the side
and Taxi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taxi avoids it really well and circles away.#T2#
For Island closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. For Island pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi throws a looping overhand right but For Island ducks down to avoid it.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Taxi misses.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island blocks a jab.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island throws a big counter combination but Taxi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taxi stuffs the takedown attempt from For Island. For Island gets slowly back to his feet. #TD2#
Taxi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Island napping and manages to drive through into side control!#T3#
For Island is trying to work for a sweep but Taxi has mounted him!
Taxi raining down shots from the mount!
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For Island is in a horrible position here. Taxi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taxi working For Island over with strikes here.
Taxi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. For Island looks a forlorn figure.
Taxi landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB2#
Taxi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force For Island to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so For Island shrugs it off.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Island is looking to get to half guard.
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
For Island moves in looking to clinch but Taxi pushes him off.
Taxi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
For Island dives in and grabs Taxi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes down on For Island's head and hops out.
Taxi keeps the fight on the outside.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taxi loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch.
For Island tries for a takedown but Taxi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Taxi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island doesn't manage to clinch there - Taxi circles away.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
For Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taxi.
For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taxi.#T1#
For Island slips under a jab from Taxi.
For Island seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
For Island tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taxi lands with a good body shot.
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles For Island. For Island circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
Taxi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Taxi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
For Island has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taxi finds it's way round the side to connect with For Island's head.
Taxi slips a straight right by For Island.
Taxi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
For Island fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
For Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taxi jabbing away but nothing is landing. #TD2#
Taxi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taxi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB#
For Island is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi trying to stand up but can't free himself from For Island's guard.
Taxi is stalling in the full guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. For Island does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
For Island is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taxi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For Island moves away.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi stuffs the takedown.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Island fails to land with a series of punches.
For Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Too Young For Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taxi lands with an uppercut that bounces For Island off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Taxi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taxi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 73
Date: Aug 10, 2024

#R1#
Blanchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Blanchard misses.
Blanchard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taxi manages to avoid it.
Blanchard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taxi.
Taxi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blanchard tests Taxi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Blanchard has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Blanchard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taxi.#CUT2#It looks like Tony Taxi has been cut.
Taxi misses with a body punch
and Blanchard counters with a stiff right hand.
Blanchard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blanchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Taxi is just out of range.
Taxi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Blanchard lands a jab to the head.
Blanchard throws a looping overhand right but Taxi ducks down to avoid it.
Taxi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Blanchard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Blanchard moves away from the strike by Taxi.
The fighters circling - Taxi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taxi ducks right into an uppercut from Blanchard.
Blanchard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blanchard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taxi.
Blanchard looks to score with a jab to the body but Taxi is just out of range.
A slow jab from Blanchard misses its intended target.
Taxi is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Blanchard moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrew Blanchard!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 47
Date: Jun 22, 2024

#R1#
Silva misses with a head kick.
Taxi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Taxi misses the jab.
Silva changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Silva misses with a body kick.
Silva throws a low kick but Taxi avoids it.
Taxi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silva tries to land a front kick but Taxi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taxi misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Silva dives in and grabs Taxi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes down on Silva's head and hops out.
Silva tries to score with a low kick but Taxi moves his leg out of the way.
A nice side step and Taxi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#CL2#
Taxi instigates a clinch. #T1##TD#
Silva gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Taxi regains guard.
Taxi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silva is one step ahead there.
Silva wants to control from the top but Taxi keeps moving.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taxi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Silva sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Taxi's guard.
Silva slows the pace down in half guard.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Silva seems content to control.#T2#
Taxi trying to get back to full guard but Silva takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Silva trying to control but Taxi is having none of it.
Silva throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taxi is squirming around, avoiding Silva's attempts to control the action.
Taxi wants to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taxi is trying desperately to improve position.
Silva has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taxi's face. #T3#
Taxi is wriggling around trying to escape.
Silva looking to control but Taxi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Silva connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Silva breaks from Taxi's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Silva prevents Taxi from getting the reversal.
Taxi 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.
Taxi takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Taxi is bucking up trying to escape but Silva cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Taxi tries to hold on but Silva pushes him away.
Silva with shots to the head and body - Taxi looks very uncomfortable down there.
Silva is landing with some decent strikes but Taxi is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Taxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taxi is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva scores with a couple of good head shots there. #ROC#Taxi is rocked!
Taxi is trying to escape the mount.
Silva looking to control but Taxi is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Taxi is working to get back to half guard.
Silva wants to control the pace but Taxi is squirming around nicely.
Silva is really struggling to control Taxi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Silva lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reñan Silva dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Silva defending well as Taxi loads up on a big left hand.
Silva fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taxi is out of range.
Taxi throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Silva throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taxi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Silva looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
As Taxi backs away, Silva returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taxi as he jumps to the side.
Reñan Silva is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Silva throws a chopping leg kick but Taxi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Taxi throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
Taxi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Silva looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taxi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Silva moves out of range as Taxi strikes.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Silva misses the shot to the body.
Taxi connects with a body shot.
Taxi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Taxi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Taxi throws an overhand right that lands on Silva's shoulder, as Silva tries to avoid the shot.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
It looked like Silva was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Taxi.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Taxi stuffs the takedown attempt from Silva. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reñan Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2##CL2#
Taxi rushes Silva and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taxi fails to land. #BC2#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Silva is trying hard to land a takedown here. Taxi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Silva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Taxi takes a step back to recover.
Silva shoots for a takedown but Taxi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
Silva tried to counter with a leg kick but Taxi avoided it.
Silva wants to slow Taxi down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva motions for Taxi to come forward. Silva throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Silva goes for a double leg but Taxi avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taxi continues to drive forward.
Taxi throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
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!
Silva tries to pull guard but Taxi won't allow it. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taxi.#TD#
Silva gets control of Taxi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Silva will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Silva keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taxi is one step ahead there.
Taxi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Silva is keeping the position for now.
Taxi throws an elbow that misses. Silva uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taxi's guard. Nice move by Silva!#REVR#
Silva tries to free his leg and advance position but Taxi is retaining full guard. #T4#
Silva trying to control but Taxi is working from the bottom.
Silva stands up over Taxi, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2#
Taxi looking for a guillotine here but Silva defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taxi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taxi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Silva chips away with some ground and pound.
Silva slips nicely into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tony Taxi will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
Silva has a takedown stuffed.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Taxi pushes Silva up against the cage in a clinch.
Silva has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taxi after a bit of a struggle.
Silva misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taxi.
Silva can't find room to land a body shot as Taxi controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva tries a body shot but Taxi blocks it.
Silva tries to pull guard but Taxi won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Reñan Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Silva is trying to drag Taxi to the mat but Taxi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taxi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Taxi keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Silva's efforts to push away.
Silva is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taxi can do to turn this around?#BC2#
Taxi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taxi swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Good work by Taxi as he checks the leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Taxi blocks the low kick.
Taxi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Silva.
Taxi blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from Silva. #T2##CL2#
Taxi instigates a clinch.
Silva tries to land a knee to the head but Taxi blocks with his arms.
Silva tries to pull guard but Taxi won't allow it.
Taxi tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Silva avoids it.
Taxi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taxi managing to block the knees to the body from Silva.
Silva tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Taxi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taxi takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A countering left hand to the body from Taxi misses.
A big left from Taxi misses.
Silva dives in for a single leg takedown but Taxi sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Taxi breaks the clinch.
Taxi swings for the body but Silva moves out of range.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Silva went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a double jab.
Silva throws a body punch but Taxi moves out of range.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tony Taxi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taxi throws a jab when Silva was well out of range.
Taxi slaps away a takedown attempt from Silva, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taxi throws out a counter right but Silva avoids it with no problem.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Taxi sees coming a mile off.#T4#
Silva defending well as Taxi loads up on a big left hand.
Silva misses with a body shot.
Silva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Silva misses with a jab, cross combination.
A swing and a miss from Taxi.
Silva just misses with a punch to the body.
Silva connects with a solid leg kick.
Taxi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silva looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva throws a leg kick but Taxi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Taxi missing with a left hand there. Silva was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taxi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Taxi.
I think Taxi 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 Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!

Event: BANZAI COMBAT 32
Date: May 17, 2024

#R1#
Taxi doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Taxi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
No joy there for Freud, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A swing and a miss from Freud.
Freud throws a right and a left that both miss.
Freud keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taxi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freud defends it nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Freud darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freud will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Freud throws a right and a left that Taxi avoids nicely.
Freud circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sig Freud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Freud throws a shot from downtown. Taxi moves away and avoids it.
Taxi tries to move into range but Freud moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Taxi tries for a takedown but Freud sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Taxi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Freud lands a lovely overhand right.
Taxi moves out of range as Freud strikes.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Freud. #TD#
Taxi shoots in and bounces Freud off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.#T2#
Taxi showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Freud keeping full guard, as Taxi tries to pass.
Freud keeping moving, preventing Taxi from controlling successfully.
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!
Taxi pushes down on Freud's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T3#
Freud is looking to improve his position.
Freud keeps trying to improve his position.
Freud misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Freud gets full guard.
Taxi stops Freud from standing up.
Taxi wants to control from the top but Freud keeps moving.
Freud is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taxi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Freud defends it nicely.
Freud scores with the left hand. Taxi knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi moves away from the strike by Freud. #TD#
Taxi bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Freud tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Taxi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sig Freud dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A swing and a miss from Taxi.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Freud was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
The fight stays on the outside here - Taxi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Freud has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Freud lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Taxi goes for a double leg but Freud avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Freud continues to drive forward.
Freud swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#BC2#
Freud breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Taxi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Freud has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Taxi 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 Freud.
Taxi trying to control the position but Freud is working away. #T1#
Freud can't do much from the bottom here.
Freud tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#SUB#
Taxi tightening his grip on Freud, looking for the choke.
Freud tries to roll but Taxi sticks to his back. #T2#
Freud trying to control the position but Taxi manages to sink in the hooks. #SUB#
Taxi looking for the choke but no joy.
Freud wants to escape the position.
Freud tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #SUB#
Taxi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Freud has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Freud tries to hold on but Taxi pushes him away. #T3#
Freud is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Freud tries to lock up and control but Taxi gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Taxi prevents Freud from getting the reversal.
Taxi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Freud is still trying to improve position.#SUB#
Taxi swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Freud is now in Taxi's guard. A big mistake from Taxi there, giving up the dominant position! #SUB#
Taxi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Freud forces his way into half guard.
Taxi wants to improve his position but Freud is controlling well. #SUB#
Taxi is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Freud is tapping! Great win for Taxi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Taxi!

Event: BC FIGHT NIGHT 4
Date: Apr 17, 2024

#R1##TD#
Fritz drives through with a takedown into Taxi's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taxi wants to sweep but no luck.
Taxi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Taxi wants to free his trapped foot but Fritz is holding on for dear life with his legs. #ES#
Fritz kicks Taxi off and gets back to his feet.
Taxi tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fritz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fritz seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fritz throws a big shot that misses.
Fritz moves to clinch but Taxi breaks away #TD2#
and Taxi counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fritz wants to get back to his feet.#T1#
Taxi takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fritz is looking to escape.
Taxi is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fritz is trying to stand up.
Taxi takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB2#
Taxi working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #SUB2#
Taxi is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Taxi!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tony Taxi!

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