Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Umar's back! Watch out Captain
Date: Feb 22, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Dennie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dennie is stalling here.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Dennie has him pressed against the cage. #TD2#
Dennie has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Taylor uses from the top position. #SUB2#
Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dennie is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dennie has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Dennie's legs - danger averted.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennie swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Dennie trying to control the position.
Dennie has a closed guard, preventing Taylor from standing up. #SUB2#
Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Dennie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dennie preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dennie works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SU#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Dennie, up you get! #CL2#
Dennie clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.#T2#
Taylor trying to stall but Dennie improves his position. #TD2#
Dennie pulls guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor won't allow Dennie to sweep him here.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennie has wrist control.#SUB2#
Dennie throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Dennie is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Taylor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dennie trying to strike off his back. #T3#
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Dennie is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Dennie avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Dennie looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #SUB2#
Dennie looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily. #SUB2#
Dennie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T4##SUB2#
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor trying to control but Dennie is working from the bottom.
Taylor wants to stand but Dennie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor passes Dennie's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor trying to control the action but Dennie is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Alex Dennie dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Dennie closes the distance and lands a one-two.#CL2#
Dennie closes the distance and clinches. #TD2#
Dennie has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately. #SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Dennie's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Dennie works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennie makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Dennie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dennie is still trying to improve position.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennie manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T1#
Taylor postures up in Dennie's guard and throws a big left but Dennie blocks it.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB2#
Dennie working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily. #SUB2#
Dennie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
You can see the frustration on Dennie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB#
Taylor tries for a kimura but Dennie is defending well.
Dennie is trying to get back to half guard.#T2#
Taylor working away.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to get an arm triangle but Dennie is defending well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dennie is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dennie wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Dennie tries to improve position but can't.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dennie keeps working.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dennie down. #T3#
Dennie is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor landing a few strikes.
Taylor wants to control but Dennie is keeping him busy.
Dennie is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Dennie is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dennie can't do much from the bottom here.
Dennie tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Dennie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Dennie wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well. #SUB2#
Dennie is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Taylor is tapping! Great win for Dennie!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Alex Dennie!
A very excited looking Alex Dennie rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
In defeat, John Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'.

Event: JF 64 - FuLi vs the Captain
Date: Feb 08, 2025

#R1#
Some wild striking there from Inoue.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Inoue shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Inoue closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Inoue lands an uppercut.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Inoue has him pressed against the cage.
Inoue throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Inoue really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Inoue scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inoue scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Inoue fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Asahi Inoue has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.
Left hook, right uppercut from Inoue.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Inoue moves into the clinch successfully.
Inoue is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Inoue lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A short body shot lands from Inoue as the two fighters clinch.
Inoue lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Taylor.
Inoue lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Inoue lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inoue lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor looks winded!
Inoue gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Inoue lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Inoue is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor is still on wobbly legs! Can Inoue finish him?
Inoue lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Inoue lands a big right hand that drops Taylor! The killer instinct kicks in and Inoue finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Inoue!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asahi Inoue!
John Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.

Event: JF 57 - Kung Fu Li vs Lyons
Date: Jan 25, 2025

#R1##TD#
Matthews looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Matthews drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Matthews working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Matthews got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Matthews has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Matthews working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Taylor's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Matthews defends well.
Matthews lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Matthews controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Matthews scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor has momentary wrist control but Matthews slips an elbow through the middle.
Matthews lands a couple of elbows.#SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Matthews defends it easily.
Matthews trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matthews with a nice head shot there.
Matthews is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T2#
Matthews slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Matthews content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews passes Taylor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Taylor looks winded!
Matthews perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Matthews has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.#T3#
Matthews is controlling the pace.
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. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Taylor's temple.
Matthews trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Matthews.
Matthews works his way into side control.
Matthews is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Matthews connects with a decent elbow.
Taylor is being controlled here.
Taylor takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Matthews working the ground and pound.
Matthews is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Taylor is trying to control Matthews's posture but Matthews avoids it.
Matthews knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Matthews scores with a couple of short elbows.
Matthews scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Taylor is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Matthews can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thaddeus Matthews!
John Taylor was interviewed post fight and said 'i will be back'.

Event: Farewell Umar - Jump says Bye
Date: Jan 18, 2025

#R1#
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fialkowska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fialkowska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska scores with a nice strike.
Fialkowska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Fialkowska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Fialkowska.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fialkowska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska lands a slapping body shot.
Fialkowska scores with a nice right hand.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#T1#
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Donk. Fialkowska catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the body.
Fialkowska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fialkowska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fialkowska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fialkowska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taylor is tightening it up a little... Fialkowska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fialkowska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fialkowska taps out! Nice BJJ there by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Taylor!
An out of breath John Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JF 49 - Fu Li vs Ortega
Date: Jan 08, 2025

#R1##CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Drechsler breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Drechsler misses with a few strikes there. #CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Drechsler stops a takedown attempt from Taylor. #BC2#
Drechsler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drechsler is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Drechsler sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drechsler feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Drechsler preventing the sweep.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Drechsler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Drechsler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Drechsler gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SU2#
Drechsler decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor, up you get! #TD2#
Drechsler scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Taylor tries to get to full guard but Drechsler has control of the leg.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Drechsler tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it.
Drechsler keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Drechsler thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Drechsler scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Drechsler is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Drechsler throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Drechsler controlling from the top position. #SU2#
Drechsler stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. #T3##TD2#
Drechsler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but Drechsler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Drechsler is controlling well.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Drechsler with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler.
Still in half guard, Drechsler seems content to control.
Drechsler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Taylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Drechsler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drechsler passes to side control.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Drechsler keeps moving and retains side control. #SU2#
Drechsler has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #TD2#
Drechsler shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#TD#
Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Drechsler manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drechsler. #SUB2#
Drechsler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Taylor doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Drechsler. #SU2#
Drechsler postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Taylor to stand up. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor dives in and grabs Drechsler's left leg, looking for a takedown. Drechsler pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.#TD2#
Drechsler looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drechsler throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Drechsler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.
Taylor is looking to improve his position. #SUB2#
Drechsler is trying to work for a kimura but Taylor is defending well.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Drechsler trying to control the pace.
Drechsler trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Taylor gets full guard.
Drechsler sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Drechsler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Drechsler has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Drechsler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Drechsler is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.#T3##SUB2#
Drechsler drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Drechsler off! Drechsler jumps back into Taylor's guard. #SU2#
Drechsler decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #CL2#
Drechsler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Taylor is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Drechsler is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Drechsler turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!#SU2#
Drechsler decides to stand back up. Drechsler steps back and let's Taylor get back to his feet.
Drechsler tries a head kick but it misses. #T4#
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Drechsler gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Drechsler digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Drechsler is stalling here.
Taylor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #TD2#
Drechsler is trying to trip Taylor. He has hold of a leg but Taylor is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Drechsler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drechsler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Drechsler defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tom Drechsler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Drechsler changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Drechsler working away.
Drechsler controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Drechsler stands up.
Tom Drechsler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Drechsler. Beautiful body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Drechsler shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Drechsler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #SUB#
Drechsler is posturing up here but Taylor has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Drechsler tries to roll out but it's too tight and Drechsler has to tap! Slick submission there by Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JF 44 - John Cena vs J. Jacobs
Date: Dec 28, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jones drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Jones can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jones got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jones has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor controls Jones momentarily but Jones frees himself.
Jones not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1##SUB#
Taylor has his feet on Jones's thighs here. He's pushed Jones off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Jones screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Taylor!
During a confident post fight interview, John Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: JF 36 - Wulong vs Gates
Date: Dec 18, 2024

#R1##TD2#
Jones drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Jones takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jones looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Jones scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jones performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jones postures up. #T1##SUB#
Taylor working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
Jones is working Taylor over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jones chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB#
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jones defends well.#T2#
Jones is looking to advance position but Taylor has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR#
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones regains half guard.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Jones is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
Jones is trying to get back to full guard.
Jones is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard. #T3#
Jones gets back to full guard.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Taylor is posturing up here but Jones has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Taylor tries to roll out but it's too tight and Taylor has to tap! Slick submission there by Jones!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Johnny Jones!
After winning the bout, Johnny Jones thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, John Taylor stepped up to the mic, saying 'i will be back'.

Event: JF 28 - Revenge for Gibbs
Date: Dec 04, 2024

#R1##CL2#
Viaz has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Viaz jumps guard.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor stops Viaz from standing up.
Viaz trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Viaz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Taylor prevents Viaz from getting back to his feet.
Viaz keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #T1#
Viaz has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Viaz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Viaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Viaz manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Viaz keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viaz has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.#T2##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Viaz manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.#TD2#
Viaz wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Viaz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
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!#SUB#
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Viaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viaz controlling from the top position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#T3#
Viaz wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
Viaz slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viaz is one step ahead there. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Viaz's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Taylor has his foot on Viaz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viaz works his way back into a safe position though.
Viaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Viaz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#SU2#
Viaz decides to stand up, so the ref orders Taylor to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Viaz.
Viaz is putting a hurting on Taylor here, landing some big shots from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Viaz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Viaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Viaz showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Viaz.
Viaz sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viaz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Viaz postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Viaz content to stall in guard here.
Rick Viaz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Viaz is one step ahead there.
Viaz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Viaz must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor throws a hook but Viaz avoids it easily.#TD2#
Viaz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Taylor!
Viaz scoring with punches and elbows. #T3#
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#SU2#
Viaz has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Taylor tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viaz defends well and Taylor ends up having to push Viaz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#TD2#
Viaz has clasped his hands together around Taylor's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Viaz tries to advance to mount but can't.
Viaz taking a breather here.
Taylor tries to buck Viaz off but Viaz is having none of it.#SUB2#
Viaz tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Viaz has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T4#
Viaz looks up at the clock and then as Taylor takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Viaz smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Viaz works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Viaz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Taylor, who protects the arm well.
Viaz takes a little break here. Taylor wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Viaz cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor trying to remain calm as Viaz controls from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rick Viaz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viaz swivels and escapes.
Viaz misses with a two punch combination.
Viaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Viaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Viaz clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Viaz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.
Viaz controls from within his opponent's guard.
Viaz is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Viaz content to stall in guard here. #T1#
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Viaz works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Viaz trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Taylor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The adventures of Viaz the control monster continue. Boring.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Viaz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Viaz shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
No luck for Taylor with that takedown attempt. #T3#
Taylor goes for a double leg but Viaz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Viaz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Viaz decides to pull guard.
Viaz is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Viaz controlling the position.#SUB2#
Viaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Viaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Viaz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving. #T4#
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Viaz keeps moving.
Viaz trying to control the position.
John Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#SUB2#
Viaz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Taylor trying to control but Viaz is working from the bottom.
Rick Viaz is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viaz seems keen to control Taylor's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rick Viaz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Viaz 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rick Viaz!
The defeated John Taylor had this to say: 'i will be back'.

Event: JF 23 - Li vs Bobo
Date: Nov 24, 2024

#R1##TD#
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Branch lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Branch postures up.
Branch showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Branch postures up and lands a big shot to Taylor's brow.
Branch works over Taylor with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB2#
Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Branch defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Branch wanted to stand there but Taylor had control of the position.
Branch knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Branch distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Branch 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.
Branch postures up.
Branch is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking for a triangle here but Branch uses the submission attempt to pass into side control. #T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Branch cracks Taylor with a big elbow.
Branch taking a breather here.
Branch tries to stand but Taylor controls the position and pulls Branch into his guard. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Branch frees his head nicely. Oh but Taylor has switched to an armbar! Branch is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). John Taylor!
Our winner, John Taylor, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: JF 18 - Franco vs BJ
Date: Nov 16, 2024

#R1#
Hickman scores with a push kick.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hickman tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hickman to the ground. Hickman escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hickman wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Hickman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hickman pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A solid body kick from Hickman.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Hickman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hickman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hickman throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Hickman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Taylor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Hickman throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Taylor backing away here, and Hickman unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Hickman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Hickman lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hickman moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hickman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Hickman.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Hickman. #T2#
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hickman lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hickman throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hickman.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hickman.
Hickman scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hickman feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hickman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T3#
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
Good leg kick by Hickman.
Taylor's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Nice takedown defense from Hickman. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Hickman fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taylor.
Hickman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Hickman scores with a kick to the body.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A head kick from Hickman lands but Taylor takes it in his stride.
A solid body kick from Hickman.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hickman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks. #T4#
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hickman.
Hickman connects with a leg kick.
Luke Hickman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hickman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Hickman with a nice calf kick.
Hickman throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hickman lands a leg kick that knocks Taylor off balance momentarily.
Taylor walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hickman.
Hickman throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Taylor will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hickman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Taylor. That did some damage!
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman lands a high kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Luke Hickman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Taylor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hickman.
Hickman throws a head kick that Taylor semi-blocks.
Hickman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor blocks the body kick.
Hickman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hickman misses with a body kick.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor moves out of range as Hickman throws a body kick.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taylor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Hickman throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Hickman throws a head kick that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Hickman. No joy for Taylor on that attempt.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hickman connects with an inside leg kick.
Hickman buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Taylor tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Taylor might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hickman connects with a solid leg kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Hickman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hickman.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman scores with a leg kick.
Hickman is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Hickman throws a head kick that half lands.
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Hickman scores with a spinning back kick!
Hickman keeps Taylor at a distance using the push kick.
Hickman lands a high kick!
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hickman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hickman pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Hickman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Taylor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Taylor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A low kick lands for Hickman.
Hickman lands a front kick.#T3#
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luke Hickman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hickman with the inside leg kick.
Hickman lands with a slapping head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hickman. That's going to slow Taylor down.
Nice body kick from Hickman.
Hickman scoring well with a low kick there.
Hickman fakes the leg kick and cracks Taylor in the body.
Hickman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand. #ROC2#Taylor is rocked!
Taylor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hickman. That one must have hurt.
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!
Nice body kick there by Hickman.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hickman.
Taylor gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Luke Hickman!

Event: JF 14 - Jung vs Baba
Date: Nov 06, 2024

#R1#
Nice shot by Penn.
Penn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Penn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#TD#
Penn looking to score a takedown here. Taylor is defending well but Penn drives through and ends up in Taylor's guard.
Penn sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Penn drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Penn jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Penn is aware though and is defending well.
Penn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Penn thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Penn is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Penn doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Penn manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Penn slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Penn tries to pass.
Penn showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Penn seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Penn's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Penn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Penn duly obliges. #T3#
Taylor staying out of range there.
Taylor changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Penn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Penn scores with a nice strike.#TD#
Penn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Penn taking a breather here.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Penn swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Penn's guard.#SUB#
Penn has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard. #T4#
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Penn is working away.
Penn is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn is trying to control but can't.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Penn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Penn wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn is controlling Taylor's trapped leg to prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Penn leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Penn scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Penn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Taylor.#TD#
Penn shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Penn sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Penn pulls his head out easily.
Taylor is breathing heavily.#T1#
Penn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Penn trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well. #SUB#
Penn is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Penn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Penn lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Penn scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Penn is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Taylor is just riding it out for now. Penn eventually gives up the hold.
Penn content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Penn is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well. #T3#
Penn uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Penn looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Taylor tries to hold on but Penn pushes him away. #SUB#
Penn goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Taylor turns into him and now he's in Penn's guard.
BJ Penn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Penn 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.#T4##SUB#
Penn working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Taylor has passed into half guard!
Penn wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well.
Taylor works his way into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Penn looks to move to half guard but instead Taylor has passed into mount! Damn!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Penn works the jab nicely.
Some wild striking there from Penn.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice uppercut lands for Penn. That snapped Taylor's head back.
Penn lands with a right hand. #TD#
Penn closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard. #SUB2#
Taylor looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Penn seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Taylor is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Just Fights X - Jung v Stuarts
Date: Oct 27, 2024

#R1#
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Penn.
Taylor swinging wildly here. #TD2#
Penn closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Penn seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Let's hope that Penn 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.#SUB#
Taylor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Penn can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Penn wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVR#
Taylor wants to control from the top but Penn keeps moving. #SUB2#
Penn is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Penn working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T2#
Penn keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor pushing down on Penn's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Penn tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg. #SUB#
Taylor is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Penn looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#ES2#
Penn kicks Taylor off and gets back to his feet.
Penn scores with a jab. Taylor acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #TD2#
Penn feints and as Taylor raises his hands in defense, Penn changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Penn passes Taylor's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Penn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3##SUB2#
Penn is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Penn in particular looking to stall.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Penn looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Penn stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Penn keeps trying to improve his position.
Penn engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

BJ Penn dominated that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Penn checks a leg kick nicely.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Penn sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Penn circles away.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Penn sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A left lands for Penn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a nice right hand.
Penn has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.#TD2#
Penn has picked Taylor up - he's going for a ride! Penn dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Penn slips a nice elbow through Taylor's hands, connecting with Taylor's forehead.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Penn has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #T1#
Penn controlling the pace for now. #SUB2#
Penn looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Penn controlling his opponent.
Taylor is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Penn is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Taylor can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
BJ Penn has got the better of the ground game so far.
Penn raining down shots from the mount!#T2#
Penn is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Taylor can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Penn controlling from the full mount.
Penn's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Penn is dominating on the ground here - he's now on his opponent's back, looking to sink in the hooks. Taylor is in real trouble. #SUB2#
Penn has his arm under Taylor's chin here. Game over son! Penn squeezes tightly and Taylor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Just Fights 7 - Jose v Etienne
Date: Oct 19, 2024

#R1#
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donk. Penn catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt #TD#
and Penn counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard. #REVB#
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up in Penn's guard and throws a big left but Penn blocks it. #SUB#
Penn escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Taylor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Penn has his feet on Taylor's thighs here. He's pushed Taylor off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Taylor screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). BJ Penn!
A relieved looking BJ Penn thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Just Fights 5 - Nelson vs Sub
Date: Oct 13, 2024

#R1#
Merry takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Merry lands a nice looking body shot.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A cross from Merry lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
A jab from Merry misses.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.#T1#
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Merry misses with a looping right.
Young Bob Merry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merry misses with a looping left.
Merry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Merry misses the target.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Some wild striking there from Merry.
Merry misses with a lunging right hand #TD#
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #T2#
Merry trying to control the position here.
Merry's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Merry works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom.
Merry looking for a sweep. Not yet Merry, not yet. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merry really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Merry wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Merry working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Merry throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Merry smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry misses with a hook.
Merry swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T4#
Merry throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry looks winded!
Merry throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Merry to score with a decent uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merry. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry lands a nice shot that snaps Taylor's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Merry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Bob Merry dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Merry throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Merry fights it but they end up in guard.
Merry avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Merry keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Merry blocks nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Merry is working from the bottom. #T1#
Merry seems keen to control Taylor's posture.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Merry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Merry keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Merry throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Merry throws out the jab.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor defending well as Merry loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Merry misses with a looping left.
John Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Merry is breathing heavily.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Taylor.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A leg kick checked by Taylor.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
A big left from Merry misses.
Merry tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Taylor is able to avoid easily.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to score with a low kick but Taylor moves his leg out of the way.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Merry fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Merry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Young Bob Merry is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merry.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Merry misses the shot to the body.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor checks the leg kick.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor moves out of range as Merry strikes.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry wants to slow Taylor down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor slips a straight right by Merry.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T4#
Merry throws a low kick but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Merry throws a leg kick #TD#
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor is in close to Merry's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Young Bob Merry showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Merry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
A swing and a miss from Merry.
Taylor blocks a leg kick.
Merry misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Merry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Merry.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.
Merry misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Merry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Merry misses with a leg kick.
Merry misses with a low kick.
Merry tries to bum rush Taylor with a series of wild strikes but Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A jab from Merry does it's job there.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Merry throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor feinted with a counter takedown.
Merry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Merry.
Merry misses with a body shot.
Taylor tries to counter with a takedown but Merry is quick to defend against it.
Merry looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Merry looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor drops down looking for a counter takedown but Merry sprawls and moves away.#T2#
Merry misses with a straight left.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor blocks a low kick nicely.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Taylor slips a jab from Merry.
Taylor attempts a counter takedown but Merry avoids it well and moves away.
Merry throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Merry jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Merry throws a combination that misses #TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Merry didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Merry has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Merry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Merry is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor postures up and lands a big shot to Merry's brow.
Taylor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #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.#SUB#
Taylor drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Taylor as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Merry screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Taylor! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). John Taylor!
Young Bob Merry spoke after the fight, saying 'I have lots more time to get to the top.'.

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