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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Beaconsfield Herbert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Beaconsfield Herbert's choice of entrance music: Let the bodies hit the floor. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Beaconsfield Herbert!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaconsfield Herbert fails to land with a series of punches.
Nice cross by Beaconsfield Herbert.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Beaconsfield Herbert punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Beaconsfield Herbert lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beaconsfield Herbert looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert circles away.
Beaconsfield Herbert swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beaconsfield Herbert ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beaconsfield Herbert swivels and escapes.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is working Beaconsfield Herbert over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Beaconsfield Herbert 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.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to stand up but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Beaconsfield Herbert's head.
Taylor lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Beaconsfield Herbert takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Beaconsfield Herbert takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beaconsfield Herbert is looking to get back to his feet here but Taylor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Beaconsfield Herbert's back.
Taylor looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Taylor lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with punches to the body.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trapped and Taylor is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Taylor landing with strikes.
It looks like Robert Beaconsfield Herbert has been cut.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Taylor lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Taylor lands shots from the back.
Beaconsfield Herbert covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Beaconsfield Herbert.
Taylor lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Taylor lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Taylor.
Taylor scores with punches to the body.
Taylor lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Beaconsfield Herbert hold on?!
Taylor scores with punches and elbows.
Taylor is working the ground and pound. Can Beaconsfield Herbert escape?
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beaconsfield Herbert grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Taylor scores with punches to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Robert Beaconsfield Herbert's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Taylor looks for a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beaconsfield Herbert swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Beaconsfield Herbert throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Beaconsfield Herbert but Beaconsfield Herbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Horrible takedown by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Beaconsfield Herbert which made him look bad.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Taylor backs up against the cage.
Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Beaconsfield Herbert's temple.
Taylor lands with a punch from half guard.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand up here but Taylor is controlling him well.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Beaconsfield Herbert wants to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Beaconsfield Herbert can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Paul Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor working Beaconsfield Herbert over with strikes.
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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Taylor winds up and cracks Beaconsfield Herbert with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor drops an elbow to the side of Beaconsfield Herbert's head.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Beaconsfield Herbert with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor passes to full mount!
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Taylor lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Beaconsfield Herbert?
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
Beaconsfield Herbert in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Beaconsfield Herbert looks very uncomfortable down there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing punches.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beaconsfield Herbert looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor is landing with some decent strikes but Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Beaconsfield Herbert squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taylor scoring with strikes but Beaconsfield Herbert is staying in there.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.
Taylor postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Beaconsfield Herbert looks a forlorn figure.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor punishing his opponent with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Robert Beaconsfield Herbert's cut.
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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaconsfield Herbert can do to turn this around?
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Beaconsfield Herbert as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Beaconsfield Herbert scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Beaconsfield Herbert, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes Beaconsfield Herbert against the cage but Beaconsfield Herbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor fails with the takedown.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beaconsfield Herbert is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Beaconsfield Herbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Beaconsfield Herbert throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert shows good takedown defense.
Paul Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Beaconsfield Herbert displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Beaconsfield Herbert misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor has a takedown stuffed.
Beaconsfield Herbert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor's hands.
Taylor shoots for a double leg takedown but Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well. He's pushed Taylor's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Beaconsfield Herbert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Beaconsfield Herbert!
Beaconsfield Herbert stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Beaconsfield Herbert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor dives in and grabs Beaconsfield Herbert's left leg, looking for a takedown. Beaconsfield Herbert pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Beaconsfield Herbert sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Beaconsfield Herbert.
Beaconsfield Herbert rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Beaconsfield Herbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Beaconsfield Herbert lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beaconsfield Herbert misses with a double jab.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Beaconsfield Herbert thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Beaconsfield Herbert napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor is chipping away with strikes.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor scores with a couple of short elbows.
Taylor scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Beaconsfield Herbert to see if he's OK.
Beaconsfield Herbert is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Taylor has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Beaconsfield Herbert is working to avoid the ground and pound but Taylor connects with a decent elbow.
Beaconsfield Herbert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Taylor is working Beaconsfield Herbert over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
Beaconsfield Herbert is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Robert Beaconsfield Herbert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taylor advances to full mount.
Paul Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor with shots to the head and body - Beaconsfield Herbert looks very uncomfortable down there.
Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully.
Taylor connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Robert Beaconsfield Herbert.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Taylor!
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