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by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor has control of Franklin's left arm, preventing Franklin from doing any damage.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.
Franklin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Franklin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Franklin drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor! #REVR#
Franklin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a decent elbow from side control. #T1#
Taylor controls the position.
Franklin is trying to buck Taylor off.
Franklin is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Taylor looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Franklin is being controlled here. #SU#
Taylor stands up.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T2#
Franklin misses with a series of wild punches.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Franklin.
Franklin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Franklin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a one-two to the body.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franklin backs up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Taylor tries to sprawl but Franklin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Franklin has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at WildBoar's Pig Pen (Strength and Conditioning) $40. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Franklin looks winded!
Franklin tries to pass to full mount but Taylor defends it. #T3#
Taylor keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Franklin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Franklin trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor is controlling Franklin's trapped leg to prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.
Franklin is stalling here. Taylor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Franklin seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Taylor has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #SU#
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T4##TD2#
Franklin shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Franklin showed some decent athleticism there. #SUB2#
Franklin 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. Franklin eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor is doing well to control the position and prevent Franklin from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Franklin looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor is adopting a defensive guard.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Franklin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor continues to stall.#T1#
Franklin trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Franklin is one step ahead there.
Franklin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Franklin tries to clinch up.#TD2#
Franklin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor is concentrating on defense, preventing Franklin from advancing position. #T2#
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is pressing down on Franklin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Franklin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Franklin trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Franklin is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Norbert Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Taylor postures up.
Franklin is breathing heavily.
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.
Franklin looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Franklin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Franklin throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range. #TD2#
Franklin scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.#ES#
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Franklin avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Franklin misses the shot to the body.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Franklin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#TD2#
Taylor gets caught napping as Franklin dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Norbert Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norbert Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Franklin misses with a head kick.
Franklin throws a head kick but Taylor moves out of range.
#TD2#
Franklin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Taylor was covering up waiting for the punch and Franklin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Franklin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franklin throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##T1#
Franklin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.#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 slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Taylor decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD2#
Franklin gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Franklin looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB2#
Franklin looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
#SU#
Taylor stands up and waves to Franklin to follow him. #TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Franklin tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck. #T4#
Taylor controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Norbert Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norbert Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 07, 2016 |
#R1#
Demayo lands a body shot.
Demayo lands a body shot.
Demayo digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Norbert Taylor has been cut.
Taylor tries to move into range but Demayo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Demayo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #ROC2#
Taylor is rocked!
Demayo lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Taylor is looking to close the distance but Demayo sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Taylor crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Taylor is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Paul Demayo!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 01, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Spikes has managed to clinch.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Spikes backwards. #TD2#
Spikes tightens his grip and picks Taylor up, before dumping him to the ground. Taylor manages to land in guard. #ES#
Taylor has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Spikes off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Spikes moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Spikes avoids it well. #TD2#
Spikes scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Spikes looking to sit in guard and control but Taylor gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##T1##SUB2#
Spikes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Taylor passes into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Taylor working away.
Taylor controls the position.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Spikes bucks up and tries to throw Taylor off but instead Taylor has got his back!
Spikes breaks Taylor's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Spikes throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor has control of Spikes's left arm, preventing Spikes from doing any damage. #T3#
Spikes has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Taylor is proving hard to escape from.
Spikes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Spikes preventing the sweep.
Taylor is controlling Spikes's posture.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Spikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spikes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor has his hands on Spikes's head, controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spikes tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it. #TD2#
Spikes feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spikes trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Spikes trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Norbert Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##TD2#
Spikes shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SU2#
Spikes stands up from half guard. #TD2#
Spikes shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Spikes working the head with strikes.
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Spikes prevents Taylor from improving his position.#T1#
Taylor is looking to control Spikes's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Spikes throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Spikes is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spikes prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor keeping control of the position. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Taylor controlling the position well.
Spikes is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Spikes throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.#SU2#
Spikes stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes wants to take a breather but Taylor is having none of it. #T4#
Taylor keeping hold of Spikes's head, controlling as best he can.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Spikes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Spikes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor blocking the ground and pound attempt from Spikes.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Spikes sits in half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Spikes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Taylor wants to clinch.
Spikes tries to counter with a clinch but Taylor shakes him off and moves away.
Spikes falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #TD2#
Spikes gets a double leg takedown into Taylor's guard.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Spikes controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spikes wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Spikes passes into half guard. #T1#
Spikes is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Spikes is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
Spikes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Spikes from controlling successfully.
Taylor has Spikes pulled in close to control his posture.
Spikes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes stalling. #T3#
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Spikes is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is refusing to be controlled, as Spikes sits in half guard.
Taylor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Spikes is working away from the top position though.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Spikes thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Spikes not doing much here.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Spikes connects with the punch.#CUT2#
It looks like Norbert Taylor has been cut.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#TD2#
Spikes gets a takedown into half guard.
Spikes stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brandon Spikes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Spikes has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Spikes!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 28, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
Santos gets the takedown into side control.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
Taylor regains half guard.#SUB2#
Taylor is defending against the submission attempts here by Santos.
#SUB2#
Santos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos looks to land a strike but Taylor avoids it nicely and regains full guard.#T1#
Taylor is pulling down on Santos's head. It's preventing any offense from Santos, at least for the moment.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Santos trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Santos tries to pass.
Santos won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Taylor holds on and takes a little breather.
Santos controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Santos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Santos loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Santos stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Santos creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
An elbow from Santos crashes against the mat.
#SUB2#
Santos tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Santos has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Taylor sneaks back into half guard.
Santos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Taylor trying to get back to full guard but Santos takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!#SUB2#
Santos with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Santos sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!#T4##SUB2#
Santos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taylor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor holds on to Santos's head and controls the position momentarily.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Taylor!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Santos dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Santos throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a single leg into guard. Santos didn't expect that.
Alex Santos has got the better of the ground game so far.
Santos pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Santos working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor postures up.
#T1#
Taylor tries to stand but Santos is controlling from the bottom.
Santos keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#TD2#
Santos drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Santos tries to move to full mount but Taylor actually manages to regain half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Santos is keeping busy.
#T2#
Santos misses with a head shot. Taylor uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Santos controls the pace.
Santos stands and throws Taylor's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3##SUB2#
Santos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Santos keeps moving and retains side control.
You can see the frustration on Taylor's face as Santos controls the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Taylor rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Santos's guard! Nice work there by Taylor! #SUB2#
Santos is looking for a triangle but Taylor pushes his legs off easily.
#T4#
Santos working a defensive guard here.
Taylor advances position into side control!
Taylor wants to control but Santos is keeping him busy.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SU#
Taylor decides to stand back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Santos takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Taylor. #ES2#
Santos throws Taylor to one side and escapes!#TD2#
Santos scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Santos. #SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Taylor has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Santos but great work by Taylor.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Santos keeps working.
Santos isn't going anywhere.#T1#
Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Taylor keeps moving and retains side control.
Santos is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Santos struggling a bit here.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Taylor stands up and beckons Santos to his feet. #TD2#
Taylor gets caught napping as Santos dives in and scores a takedown. Taylor manages to retain guard.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor has control of Santos's left arm, preventing Santos from doing any damage. #SUB#
Santos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Santos has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Taylor wants to stand up but Santos is controlling him. #T3#
Santos postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Santos trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Santos trying to move into half guard but instead Taylor has managed to sweep!#REVR#
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Santos being controlled here, momentarily.
Santos looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Taylor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Taylor trying to control the action but Santos is working from the bottom. #SU#
Taylor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Santos to stand up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD2#
Santos drives through with a takedown into guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alex Santos.
Well Santos 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Norbert Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Taylor clinches.
Taylor dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Celino misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
#TD#
Taylor gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Celino tries to kick Taylor off in order to stand up. Taylor Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Celino felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Celino being controlled for a moment. #SU#
Taylor stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kurosakyz Celino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Celino scores with a takedown into Taylor's guard.#ES#
Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
#T1#
Celino moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Celino tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Celino just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromTaylor.
Celino looks winded!#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Taylor gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Celino regains guard.
Taylor is standing up over Celino. Celino looks to escape but Taylor dives into side control.
#REVB#
Celino is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Taylor is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#SU#
Taylor is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! #TD2#
Celino drives through with a takedown into Taylor's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Taylor is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Celino presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is pushing Celino up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taylor tries to work over Celino's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Taylor has clasped his hands together around Celino's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Celino is looking to get back to his feet here but Taylor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Celino's back.
Taylor biding his time, controlling Celino.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Taylor'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.#SUB#
Celino is trying to defend against the choke here but Taylor has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Taylor Tightens the hold and Celino taps out furiously! Taylor displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Norbert Taylor!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 16, 2016 |
#R1#
Spadoni misses with a series of wild punches.
Spadoni misses with a combination
#TD#
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Spadoni fights it but they end up in guard.
Spadoni looks winded!#SU#
Taylor stands up from Spadoni's guard - Taylor perhaps looking for a knockout. #CL#
Taylor forces Spadoni back against the cage and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Spadoni manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD2#
Spadoni shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#T1#
Taylor trying to control here.
Taylor is concentrating on defense, preventing Spadoni from advancing position.
I've been told that Spadoni has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Spadoni is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SU#
Taylor postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Spadoni to stand up. #TD2#
Spadoni darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Taylor manages to get to full guard.
#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Spadoni pushes his legs off easily.
#T3#
Taylor is controlling Spadoni's posture.
Spadoni pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor wants to control but Spadoni is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spadoni is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spadoni is looking to advance position but Taylor won't allow it. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Spadoni is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Spadoni prevents Taylor from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni working Taylor over with strikes.
Taylor is pressing down on Spadoni's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Spadoni darts in trying to clinch
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spadoni throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norbert Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
Taylor takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Taylor has Spadoni up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants a takedown.
#BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Spadoni throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spadoni is breathing heavily.#T1##TD#
Taylor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Spadoni is wriggling around but Taylor manages to pass to half guard.
#REVB#
Spadoni is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Norbert Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Spadoni is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Spadoni throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spadoni can do to turn this around?
Spadoni trying to hold on to Taylor's head to control him but Taylor postures up.
Spadoni is looking to get back to full guard here but Taylor has managed to pass to side control instead.#T3#
Spadoni is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor working away.#SU#
Taylor decides to stand up, so the ref orders Spadoni to his feet.
Spadoni swinging wildly here.
Taylor connects with a high kick. #T4##TD2#
Spadoni is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Spadoni's guard. #REVR##SU#
Spadoni is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Spadoni is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Spadoni back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norbert Taylor dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.#CL#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSpadoni.
Spadoni throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor lands a head kick!
Taylor tries to bum rush Spadoni with a series of wild strikes but Spadoni uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands a two punch combo.
#ROC#
Spadoni is rocked!
Spadoni takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Spadoni is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor scores a nice knee to the body.
Spadoni being controlled against the cage.
Taylor jerks Spadoni's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Spadoni drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Taylor goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Taylor because Spadoni was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Norbert Taylor!
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