Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Bellicose XLI
Date: Apr 08, 2023

#R1#
A head kick misses from Marcus.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Marcus connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor scores with a nice head shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Marcus throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice shot lands for Marcus.
A left lands for Marcus.#CL2#
Marcus closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands. #T1#
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Marcus avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Marcus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Marcus misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Marcus controls the action.
Marcus fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Marcus is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Marcus lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor . #T2#
Marcus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Marcus as the two fighters clinch.
Marcus can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Marcus has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor .
Marcus pressing his opponent against the cage.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marcus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Marcus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Marcus.
Marcus lands with a left to the head.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Marcus scores with a shoulder strike.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
Marcus misses with the head strike.
Taylor pushes Marcus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T3#
Taylor lands a left hand.
Marcus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
A short right from Taylor .
Taylor working aggressively here.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Marcus lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Marcus blocks a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as Marcus controls his hands.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Marcus's head.
Marcus lands a body shot.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Marcus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Marcus tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Marcus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor lands a shot to the body.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marcus's elbow.
Marcus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Marcus throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Marcus.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Marcus misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor tries a body shot but Marcus blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Marcus.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a right hand.
Marcus struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marcus lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Taylor scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor is looking to control Marcus's arms but Marcus gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Philip Marcus dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Marcus counters with a nice leg kick.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Marcus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Marcus moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Marcus connects with a leg kick.
Taylor misses with a straight left.
Taylor misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor .
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Marcus lands with a good body shot.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Marcus lands.#T1#
Taylor swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Taylor throws a right hand that misses
and Marcus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor is looking to wear down Marcus with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marcus! But no joy.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Marcus.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Marcus ducks down to avoid it.
Marcus lands a lovely overhand right.
A jab from Marcus misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Marcus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marcus has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Marcus throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor misses with a body shot
and Marcus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Marcus backs up against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Marcus throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Taylor lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Marcus takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Marcus misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Taylor avoids the head kick by Marcus.
Marcus throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marcus tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Marcus slips the punch.
Taylor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Marcus with a hook.
A shot to the body from Taylor misses
and Marcus counters with a nice uppercut.
Taylor misses with a body punch
and Marcus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marcus paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Marcus lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.#ROC2#Taylor is rocked!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Marcus counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Taylor ! He's just covering up as Marcus starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Philip Marcus!
During a confident post fight interview, Philip Marcus thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Bellicose XXXII
Date: Mar 05, 2023

#R1#
A solid leg kick lands there for Bravo.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bravo tries a head kick but it misses.
Bravo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bravo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Bravo connects with a jab.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
Taylor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
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!
Bravo defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bravo back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bravo missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor jabs Bravo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Bravo misses the target.
Bravo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor .
Bravo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bravo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor .
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Bravo uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bravo.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bravo scores with a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bravo throws a sloppy head kick and Taylor moves out of range easily.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Bravo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bravo lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bravo lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Bravo's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bravo tests Taylor 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Bravo is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Taylor .
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice shot by Bravo.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Bravo.
It looked like Taylor wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bravo lands a head shot.
Bravo is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.#CL#
Taylor clinches up against the cage.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo connects with a leg kick.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Bravo is just out of range.#T3#
Bravo throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bravo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bravo throws a head kick that misses.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Bravo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bravo misses with an uppercut.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Bravo.
Bravo scores with a nice right hand.
Bravo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor . Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor misses with a hook. Bravo ducked under it nicely.
Bravo throws out a counter right but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. #BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Taylor rushes Bravo and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Taylor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bravo.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Bravo.#T4#
Taylor throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bravo lands a glancing blow to the side of Taylor 's head.
Bravo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor lands a jab.
Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No joy there for Taylor , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bravo throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bravo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bravo throws out the jab.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bravo, as that shot connected.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bravo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bravo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor 's sensitive parts.
Taylor looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Bravo slips under a jab.
Bravo misses with a straight right.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bravo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Taylor misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Charlie Bravo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Bravo slips a straight right by Taylor .
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Bravo's head but Bravo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right from Taylor . #BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch.
Bravo throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Bravo. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor tries to clinch up but Bravo circles away and keeps his distance.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Taylor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
Bravo lands with a kick to the temple. Taylor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor jabs Bravo right on the nose. Bravo blinks but takes it well.
Bravo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Bravo ducks under a wild hook from Taylor .
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo throws a big counter head kick but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bravo.#T1#
Bravo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bravo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor lands a jab to Bravo's midsection.#CL#
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor presses Bravo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Bravo.
Taylor working aggressively here. #BC#
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo lands a high kick!
Taylor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bravo feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Bravo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Bravo misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bravo.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Bravo.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bravo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bravo throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bravo throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Bravo throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Bravo just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bravo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bravo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bravo is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A head kick misses from Bravo.
Bravo sizes up Taylor with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3##CL#
Taylor clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo scores with a body shot.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Bravo lands a nice hook to Taylor 's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bravo moves away.
Taylor works the jab nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bravo works Taylor 's body with a nice hook.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A swing and a miss from Bravo.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Bravo. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bravo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bravo lands a front kick.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bravo connects with a high kick.
Taylor checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taylor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bravo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Bravo pushes him off.
Bravo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Bravo slips the punch.
Bravo takes a swing at Taylor 's ribcage but misses.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #CL#
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Bravo controls the action.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside. #ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo blocks a body shot from Taylor .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Charlie Bravo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bravo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Bravo moves out of range.
Bravo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Taylor 's hands.
Bravo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Bravo moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
It seemed like Bravo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A jab from Bravo does it's job there.
Bravo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bravo loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Bravo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor .
A little jabbing left from Bravo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Taylor stalks Bravo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bravo's face. Bravo staggers backwards, shaken.
Taylor throws an overhand right that drops Bravo like a sack of potatoes! Taylor dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
Damian Taylor decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Bellicose XXI
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by San.
San gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#TD#
San 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.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
San postures up.
San loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
San 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.
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. #REVB#
San wants to improve his position but Taylor is controlling well. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
San wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy. #T1##SUB#
San is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor wants to stand but San has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Taylor trying to control the action but San is working from the bottom.
San is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst San controls his leg.
San is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor wants to stand up but San is controlling the position.
San is looking to improve his position.
San trying to control but Taylor postures up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from San.#TD#
San throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. San is in Taylor 's guard.
San with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor seems keen to control San's posture.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
San postures up in Taylor 's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
Taylor is trying to control the position but San postures up.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
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. #REVB#
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.
Taylor is thwarting San's attempts to control the position.#T4#
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but San keeps working. #SUB#
San actively working from the bottom here.#SU2#
Taylor decides to return to a standing position.
Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and San counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
San shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taylor pinned against the cage. Taylor gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor .
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Damian Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! San's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a right hand to the body.
San connects with a right hand. Taylor shakes it off.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. San manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
San looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
San scores with a jab to the body.
Miyata San is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. San moves away and avoids it.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. San sees it coming and avoids it easily.
San is looking to counter punch.
Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.#CL2#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Taylor manages to break the clinch.
San moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#TD#
San shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. San showed some decent athleticism there.

Taylor makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T1#
San takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Taylor connects with a jab.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Damian Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
San on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
San avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before San has time to react.
San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2#
Taylor scores with a sloppy right hand. San should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles San. San circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taylor throws the left hand but San avoids the punch easily.
Taylor digs a good body shot into San's ribs.
San lands a jab to the head.
San has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with San's head.
Taylor thows a leg kick but San checks it #TD#
so San counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
San distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
San in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
San being controlled here momentarily.
San with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3##SUB2#
Taylor working for a triangle but San defends it easily.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as San accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from San.
San missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
San prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
San throws a big elbow that misses.
San lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully.
San sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
San misses with a body shot.
A clash of legs there as San blocks the low kick.
Taylor misses with a hook. San ducked under it nicely.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab lands there for Taylor .
Taylor tries to clinch
enabling San to counter with a crisp jab.
Taylor misses with a hook
and San counters with a nice uppercut.
San gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Taylor .
Taylor cracks San with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Taylor walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but San seems unphased.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
San misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces San off the cage and back into range.
San looks for a takedown but Taylor sprawls well.
San missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
San attempts a counter takedown but Taylor avoids it well and moves away.#CL2#
Taylor moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by San.
San tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor struggles to land a body shot inside as San controls his hands.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Miyata San. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor misses with some punches. #TD#
San manages to pull guard.
Taylor wants to stand but San has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T1##SUB#
San 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 trying to control but San is working from the bottom.
San looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor trying to control but San is working from the bottom. #SUB#
San looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but San gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Miyata San has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Damian Taylor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing San from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Taylor wriggles free and stands up.
Taylor is looking to clinch.
San feinted with a counter takedown.
Taylor lands a nice looking body shot. #TD#
San shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
San throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T3#
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.
San landing some decent shots from guard.
San throws an elbow that misses. Taylor uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in San's guard. Nice move by Taylor !#REVB#
San is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Taylor wants to control from the top but San keeps moving. #SUB#
San isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Taylor stacks San on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Taylor !#T4##SU2#
Taylor stands up.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor throws a hook but San avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from San on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from San, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor lands a jab to the head.
A big left from Taylor misses.
San shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. San gets slowly back to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Damian Taylor !
Damian Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose XIII
Date: Dec 25, 2022

#R1#
Taylor leaves Tadageru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
Tadageru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Taylor sprawls well initially but Tadageru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tadageru 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.
Tadageru thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tadageru.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Taylor defending well though.
Tadageru prevents Taylor from standing back up.
Tadageru 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.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tadageru. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.#T1#
Tadageru lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tadageru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tadageru winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Tadageru is trying to control the action in half guard but Taylor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tadageru 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.
Taylor is looking to control Tadageru's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
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. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Taylor 's temple. #T2#
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Tadageru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Tadageru throwing shots but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Tadageru not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Tadageru passes the guard and advances to mount!
Tadageru lands a nice shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tadageru lands a big elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
You get the feeling that Taylor really doesn't like being in this position too much. #T3#
Tadageru has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Taylor 's face.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Tadageru is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Tadageru dominating with strikes here.
Taylor tries to hold on but Tadageru pushes him away.
A nice elbow there by Tadageru.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#Taylor is rocked!
Tadageru raining down hammerfists from mount.
Taylor is still in real trouble! Can Tadageru finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tadageru landing strikes from the mount.
Tadageru drops a big elbow. That's hurt Taylor ! More shots from Tadageru and the ref steps in! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nakachi Tadageru!
After winning the bout, Nakachi Tadageru thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bellicose III
Date: Nov 16, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Finkelman closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.#BC2#
Finkelman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Finkelman with a hook.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice cross by Finkelman.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Finkelman misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Finkelman connects with a body shot that sends Taylor 's belly button to the back.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Finkelman.
Finkelman staying out of range there.
Taylor lunges at Finkelman with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finkelman's hand.
Finkelman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Finkelman is out of range.
Finkelman does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Taylor drives through and clinches with Finkelman against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Finkelman's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor . #BC2#
Finkelman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1#
A shot to the liver by Finkelman. Beautiful body shot.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor checks a leg kick.
Finkelman shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Finkelman's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Finkelman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor .
Taylor appears to be looking for a big counter.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Finkelman.
A slow jab from Finkelman misses its intended target.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Finkelman tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Finkelman manages to avoid it.
Finkelman scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Taylor shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Finkelman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor jabs at Finkelman's body.
Finkelman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Howie Finkelman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor walks into a jab.
Finkelman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T2#
Nice jab there from Taylor .
Finkelman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Damian Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Howie Finkelman.
Finkelman throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Finkelman.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Finkelman breaks away and moves out of range.
A jab from Finkelman finds it's way through Taylor 's defenses.
Finkelman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finkelman with a nice cross.
Finkelman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Finkelman.#CL2#
Finkelman clinches up against the cage.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Finkelman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Finkelman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Taylor had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Taylor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Finkelman shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Taylor moves away from the strike by Finkelman.
Finkelman fails with the takedown.
Finkelman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook.
Finkelman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Finkelman throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Finkelman. That snapped Taylor 's head back.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Finkelman.
Finkelman misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Finkelman thinking.
Finkelman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Finkelman.
Finkelman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Finkelman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Finkelman shoots in.
Taylor stuffs the takedown attempt from Finkelman. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet. #T4#
Finkelman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Finkelman gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finkelman throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Finkelman misses with an uppercut
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Finkelman is rocked!
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finkelman is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Finkelman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Finkelman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Taylor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finkelman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a huge left! Finkelman is in big trouble! He's backing up but Taylor isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Finkelman from any more damage. A dominating finish by Taylor !

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
A very excited looking Damian Taylor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Bellicose 139
Date: Sep 04, 2022

#R1#
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Bravo circles away.
Bravo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bravo drops his hands momentarily and Taylor takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bravo feints a jab promting Taylor to slip. Bravo then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Taylor slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bravo cracks Taylor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bravo scores with the left hand. Taylor knows he should have avoided that one.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Taylor throwing a counter right hand but Bravo manages to avoid it.
Taylor throws the left hand but Bravo avoids the punch easily.
Bravo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bravo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bravo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Taylor with a body shot.
Taylor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taylor gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Taylor cracks Bravo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Charlie Bravo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor defending well as Bravo loads up on a big left hand.
Taylor wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bravo throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Bravo dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!#T1#
Bravo throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.
Bravo tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Bravo is rocked!
Bravo misses with a wild combination.
Bravo throws an off balance right hand
and Taylor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bravo is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Bravo lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor 's hand.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bravo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bravo lands with a shot to the body.
Bravo seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bravo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Bravo saw that one coming.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bravo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor 's head backwards.
Bravo goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Bravo throws a leg kick #CL#
and Taylor counters by clinching up.
A frustrated look appears on Bravo's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Bravo tries to circle away but Taylor has him pinned against the cage.#T2#
Bravo wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bravo tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
Bravo blocking some punches.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bravo can't break the clinch.
Bravo tries for a takedown. No joy.
Damian Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlie Bravo.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bravo tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Taylor is working Bravo over against the cage.
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor .
Bravo fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Taylor .
Taylor lands with a right to the head. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor .
Taylor is leaning against Bravo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#BC2#
Bravo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bravo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Bravo.
Bravo scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
Taylor clinches up with Bravo and pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor prevents Bravo from breaking the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor .
Bravo blocks an uppercut.
Bravo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Taylor just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Bravo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Taylor working aggressively here. #BC2#
Bravo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Bravo gets tackled into the cage by Taylor . Taylor maintains the clinch. #T4#
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bravo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor pushes Bravo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bravo.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Bravo's head.
Bravo tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bravo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Taylor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Taylor dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Bravo connects with a crisp jab.
Taylor takes a swing at Bravo's ribcage but misses.
Charlie Bravo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Bravo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bravo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bravo fails to land with a series of punches.
Bravo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bravo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bravo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bravo lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Bravo stuns Taylor with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bravo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A lazy left from Bravo finds it's target.
Bravo swings widly with a right hand
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Taylor .
Taylor tries to clinch but Bravo is having none of it.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Taylor closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Bravo! Taylor dives in looking to finish! Bravo is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
Our winner, Damian 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: Bellicose 109
Date: Jun 11, 2022

#R1#
Chizutere scores with a decent looking hook.
Chizutere's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Taylor slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chizutere jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chizutere scores with a nice right hand.
Taylor scores with a jab.
Chizutere throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL#
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chizutere lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Chizutere throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor .
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Chizutere throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chizutere is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Chizutere gets through Taylor 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chizutere breaks from the clinch.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Chizutere had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Chizutere swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Taylor rushes Chizutere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chizutere as Taylor tries to tie him up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chizutere.
Chizutere wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Chizutere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor working aggressively here.
Chizutere lands a right hand.
Chizutere tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it. #T2#
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Chizutere.
A head punch on the inside from Chizutere fails to land.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Chizutere throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Chizutere.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chizutere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Chizutere throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chizutere blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chizutere pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chizutere throws a head punch that misses.
Chizutere scores with a shot to the side of Taylor 's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chizutere.
Chizutere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor 's elbow. #BC2#
Chizutere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Taylor moves forwards but Chizutere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chizutere slips under a jab from Taylor .
Taylor takes one on the button.
Chizutere tests Taylor 's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chizutere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Chizutere tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Chizutere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chizutere swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chizutere misses with a punch to the body.
A short uppercut from Taylor .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chizutere. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chizutere blocks an uppercut.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor misses with the head strike.
Taylor gets through Chizutere's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chizutere lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Chizutere fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor .
Chizutere swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Taylor . #BC2#
Chizutere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chizutere connects with a good right hand that stumbles Taylor . Taylor circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#CL#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Chizutere in a clinch.
Chizutere has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chizutere looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor prevents Chizutere from breaking the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chizutere fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor misses with some punches. #BC2#
Chizutere breaks the clinch. #CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adlartok Chizutere dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chizutere.
Chizutere misses with an uppercut.
Chizutere has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.#CL#
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Chizutere blocks an uppercut.
Chizutere tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Chizutere back against the cage.
Chizutere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chizutere misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Chizutere pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chizutere uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor defending well as Chizutere loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor blocks a jab.
Chizutere dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chizutere finds it's way round the side to connect with Taylor 's head. #T1#
Chizutere misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Taylor tries to clinch there but Chizutere circles away.
Chizutere throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Chizutere misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor .
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chizutere lands with an overhand left.
Taylor lands a jab.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Chizutere.
Chizutere dips to his left and cracks Taylor with an uppercut!#T2#
Chizutere lands a jab to the head.
A punch lands to the side of Chizutere 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chizutere misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor .
Chizutere is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Damian Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Chizutere blocks an uppercut.
Chizutere lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Chizutere scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chizutere takes a shot to the head.
Taylor lands a right hand.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor misses with some punches. #BC2#
Chizutere escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor moves in looking to clinch but Chizutere pushes him off.#T3#
Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor with a nice cross.
Adlartok Chizutere seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chizutere lands with a good body shot.
Chizutere jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
A swing and a miss from Chizutere.
Taylor swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chizutere lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Taylor there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chizutere throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Taylor on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Taylor sizes up Chizutere with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Taylor clobbers Chizutere with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL#
Taylor rushes Chizutere and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Chizutere is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chizuteres head. #BC2#
Chizutere's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chizutere on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chizutere.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Chizutere throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor .
Taylor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#CL#
Taylor clinches with his opponent.
Chizutere misses with a body punch.
Chizutere can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is leaning against Chizutere and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Chizutere tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Adlartok Chizutere will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Taylor 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land. #BC2#
Chizutere breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chizutere circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chizutere with a nice cross.
Taylor misses with a hook. Chizutere ducked under it nicely.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Good shot there by Chizutere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor lands with a straight right. Chizutere didn't see that one coming.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chizutere thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chizutere keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chizutere throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chizutere throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Taylor throws a hook but Chizutere blocks it.
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chizutere throws a hook to the side of Taylor 's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor moves forwards but Chizutere connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Taylor slips under a jab from Chizutere.
Chizutere throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Chizutere.
Damian Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Chizutere blocks a jab.
Taylor catches Chizutere with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor is looking to clinch.
Chizutere throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Taylor on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taylor blocks a jab.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Chizutere throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .#CL#
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chizutere tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor 's elbow.
Chizutere blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor .
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chizutere breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Chizutere misses with a right hand
letting Taylor counter with a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Adlartok Chizutere has been cut.
Taylor moves out of range as Chizutere strikes.
Chizutere bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chizutere uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chizutere connects with a crisp jab.
Chizutere circles away from the clinch attempt
and Chizutere counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chizutere moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor looks to throw the jab but Chizutere is out of range.
Taylor swings widly with a right hand
letting Chizutere counter with a right hand.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chizutere listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chizutere moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chizutere ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Chizutere was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Adlartok Chizutere is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Damian Taylor .
I think Chizutere 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Adlartok Chizutere!
Adlartok Chizutere seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Bellicose 95
Date: May 13, 2022

#R1#
Nice body punch from Taylor .
Cervenka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor .
An attempted straight right counter from Cervenka misses the target.
Cervenka throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Cervenka.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cervenka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Cervenka throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Taylor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cervenka shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cervenka misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.
Cervenka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Cervenka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Cervenka lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka slips a straight right by Taylor .
Cervenka drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cervenka misses with a left hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Cervenka or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor , which made it look bad.
Cervenka misses with a looping right.
Cervenka swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Cervenka takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cervenka fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Cervenka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cervenka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cervenka shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Marek Cervenka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cervenka fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Taylor on the side of the head.
Cervenka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Cervenka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cervenka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka misses with a right hand
and Taylor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor scores with a hook.#T2#
Cervenka misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Cervenka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD#
Cervenka closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Taylor to the mat! Taylor manages to get full guard.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Cervenka is having none of it.
Cervenka stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor .
Cervenka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Taylor wants to stand and escape but Cervenka is having none of it.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#SUB2#
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cervenka doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cervenka manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Cervenka controlling him for the moment.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cervenka controls the pace.#T3##REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cervenka throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Damian Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Cervenka shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

Taylor has his feet on Cervenka's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Cervenka swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cervenka seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cervenka cracks Taylor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cervenka defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Taylor slips a straight right by Cervenka.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cervenka.
Taylor lands a head shot.#T4#
Cervenka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Cervenka pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cervenka misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Taylor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A swing and a miss from Cervenka.
Cervenka thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor throws an overhand right that lands on Cervenka's shoulder, as Cervenka tries to avoid the shot.
Cervenka rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Marek Cervenka has been cut.
Cervenka tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor counters with a nice uppercut.
Cervenka misses the jab.
Nice body punch from Cervenka. #TD#
Cervenka closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor is trying to stand.
Cervenka trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.
Taylor trying to control here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cervenka.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Jab, jab by Cervenka - just one landing.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Cervenka's ribs.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Cervenka's belly button to the back.
Cervenka changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Cervenka manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cervenka misses with a body shot
and Cervenka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD#
Cervenka scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Cervenka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cervenka throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T1#
Cervenka wants to take a breather but Taylor manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Cervenka.
Taylor 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.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cervenka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Cervenka is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cervenka trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Cervenka prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#ES2#
Taylor is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Taylor working aggressively here. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
Taylor lands with a right to the head.
Cervenka misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cervenka tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cervenka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
Cervenka has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Taylor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marek Cervenka. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cervenka.
Cervenka tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cervenka tries to work over Taylor 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cervenka prevents a body shot from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Cervenka fails to land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor .
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
Cervenka lands an uppercut.
Taylor throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cervenka.
Cervenka lands with a light punch inside. #TD#
Cervenka lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.

Taylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Cervenka keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Taylor digs a right hand into Cervenka's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cervenka's gas tank.
Taylor lands a right hand. #BC2#
Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cervenka circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Cervenka has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cervenka lands with a left to the head.
Cervenka throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cervenka backwards.
A short left from Cervenka. #BC2#
Taylor breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Cervenka throws a lazy uppercut
and Taylor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cervenka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.
Cervenka throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Cervenka slips the punch.
Cervenka misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cervenka lands with an uppercut that bounces Taylor off the cage and back into range.
Cervenka fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Taylor 's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Cervenka has a takedown stuffed.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cervenka walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Damian Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cervenka.
Cervenka with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Damian Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Marek Cervenka's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Taylor scores with a nice strike.
Taylor scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#TD#
Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Cervenka shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cervenka trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor managing to control the position.
Taylor trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Cervenka from controlling successfully.
Cervenka content to stall in guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cervenka connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Taylor scrambles back to his feet.
Cervenka lands a nice shot to the body.
Cervenka moves to clinch but Taylor breaks away
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cervenka tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Cervenka misses with a looping left.#T2#
Nice shot lands for Taylor .
Taylor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cervenka on the side of the head. #ROC2#Cervenka is rocked!
Taylor drops Cervenka with a naaaaasty hook - Cervenka is in real trouble here! Taylor dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Damian Taylor !
Our winner, Damian 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: Bellicose 86
Date: Apr 16, 2022

#R1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor , as that shot connected.
Jam keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor .
Jam moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor 's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Jam off to one side.
Jam walks into a straight right hand from Taylor .
Taylor misses with a body punch #TD#
and Jam counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jam passes to full mount!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Jam looking for a guillotine from mount but Taylor is having none of it. #SUB#
Jam working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Taylor told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T1##SUB#
Jam looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Taylor can't escape the position.
Taylor keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Jam is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Taylor has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Taylor ! #SU2#
Taylor decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Jam, up you get!
Jam defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
Jam drops down looking for a counter takedown but Taylor sprawls and moves away.
A swing and a miss from Taylor .
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Jam ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Jam fails to land the takedown.
Taylor closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Jam goes for a double leg but Taylor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Taylor continues to drive forward.
Taylor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sammy Jam. That's going to take a lot out of him.#BC2#
Taylor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jam pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Jam follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jam uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor .
Jam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A left lands for Jam.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Jam was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Jam counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Jam seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Jam 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 Jam. #T3##SUB#
Jam is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Taylor sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Jam 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. Jam eventually gives up the hold.
Taylor really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jam. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Jam wants to work for an arm triangle but Taylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Jam is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Jam 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. Jam eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Jam is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Taylor is trying to stand back up but Jam is controlling him #SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Taylor can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Jam seems to be looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Sammy Jam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2##TD#
Jam closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Taylor is trying to get back to his feet.#SUB#
Jam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Jam looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #SUB#
Jam is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Taylor has escaped the position, nice work there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor wants to control but Jam postures up.
Sammy Jam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Jam is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #T1#
Taylor is pushing Jam's head away, looking to escape. Jam manages to hold on to the position though.
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jam wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor is trying to work for a sweep but Jam has mounted him!#SUB#
Jam looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well. #SUB#
Jam goes for an armbar but he's not got it� Taylor turns into him and now he's in Jam's guard.
Taylor wanted to stand there but Jam had control of the position. #SU2#
Taylor gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T2#
Jam misses with the combination.
Jam swinging wildly here.
Taylor swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #TD#
and Jam counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Taylor !
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Jam in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Taylor tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Jam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Sammy Jam!

Event: Daverio vs Goon
Date: Feb 20, 2022

#R1#
Taylor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bravo misses with a straight left.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Bravo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bravo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo blocks it.
Bravo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bravo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bravo throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Bravo tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Bravo working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nice body punch from Taylor .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor .
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Bravo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bravo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bravo scores with a punch to the head.
Bravo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Taylor misses with a straight right.
Bravo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Taylor slips a jab from Bravo.
Bravo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Taylor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bravo takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
Taylor is looking to clinch but Bravo is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor . Bravo does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bravo instigates a clinch.
Bravo is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bravo backwards.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Bravo. #BC#
Bravo manages to break the clinch.
Taylor throws a hook but Bravo avoids it easily.
Bravo throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Bravo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Bravo walks into a stiff left hand from Taylor .
Taylor slips a jab from Bravo.
A little jabbing left from Taylor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Bravo in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bravo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bravo can't break the clinch. #BC#
Bravo breaks from the clinch.
Bravo throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Taylor misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Bravo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#Bravo is rocked!
Nice cross by Taylor .
Oh Bravo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Taylor pushes Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor keeps control of Bravo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bravo wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bravo with a big uppercut! Bravo tries to clinch up but Taylor pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bravo to the mat! Bravo covers up and Taylor unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Damian Taylor !
An out of breath Damian Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TWGC 35 (145lbs, D4): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

165 cm
17 yrs
152 lbs

176 cm
18 yrs
154 lbs

Taylor

Kruth

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Damian Taylor ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Jorgen Kruth!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Hugh Johnson and Ben Hemmingworth.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruth prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Kruth has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kruth stuffs the takedown attempt from Taylor . Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
And Kruth tries to counter it with a takedown but Taylor pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kruth as he avoids it easily.
Taylor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damian Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Taylor (4) vs (0) Kruth
Kruth manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB#
Taylor is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kruth sees it coming and defends easily.
Kruth wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1#
Kruth manages to get to full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruth looking to control.
Kruth pulls Taylor in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kruth is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Kruth wants to improve his position but instead Taylor has moved into half guard.
Taylor is looking to advance position but Kruth won't allow it.
Kruth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Kruth keeps moving.
Kruth wants to sweep but no luck. #T3#
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kruth is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Taylor (4) vs (2) Kruth
Kruth trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Kruth slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T4#
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth 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.
Kruth wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB#
Taylor is looking for a triangle but Kruth pushes his legs off easily. #T5#
Kruth forces his way into half guard.
Kruth prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Kruth is stalling here. Taylor is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Kruth 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.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (8) vs (2) Kruth
Kruth can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB#
Taylor goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Kruth has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Taylor but great work by Kruth.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Taylor (8) vs (6) Kruth
Kruth controls the position.#T6#
Kruth trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kruth is pressing down on Taylor 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Taylor is holding on for now.
Kruth with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Kruth tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Taylor wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well. #T7#
Kruth wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Kruth sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
Kruth seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Taylor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kruth is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Kruth controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kruth won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. #T8#
Kruth slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: Taylor (8) vs (9) Kruth
Kruth wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy.
Kruth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Kruth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Taylor is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Kruth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. #T9#
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Kruth is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Taylor will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Taylor is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Taylor 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kruth is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T10#
Taylor is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Kruth might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Taylor haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T11#
Taylor is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Kruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Kruth working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kruth trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom. #T12#
Taylor tries to improve position but can't.
Kruth content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
You can see the frustration on Taylor 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor trying to remain calm as Kruth controls from the top position.
Kruth trying to control the position but Taylor is working away. #T13#
A lull in the action here.
Taylor is not content to let Kruth control the position.
Kruth is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard.#T14#
Kruth staying calm.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kruth staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kruth trying to control the position but Taylor is working away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kruth wins on points by 9 to 8.

Event: TWGC 34 (155lbs, D4): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021

165 cm
16 yrs
152 lbs

177 cm
23 yrs
140 lbs

Taylor

Kanh

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Sydney, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Damian Taylor ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Roth Kanh!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Ren Mimura.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kanh to the mat! Kanh manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Taylor (2) vs (0) Kanh
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kanh is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
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. #SUB2#
Taylor is sitting in close to Kanh's body. Kanh has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Taylor is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Taylor is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Kanh.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Roth Kanh!
During a confident post fight interview, Roth Kanh thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 65
Date: Jun 09, 2021

#R1#
Gomez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gomez turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gomez.
Gomez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gomez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gomez cracks Taylor with an open hand slap.
Taylor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gomez scores with a nice strike.
Gomez scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gomez's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
Gomez lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor 's hand. #T1#
Gomez scores with a crisp jab that stopped Taylor in his tracks.
Gomez listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gomez lands with a good body shot.
Gomez connects with a solid leg kick.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Gomez has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Taylor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gomez digs a good hook to Taylor 's body. #T2#
Gomez lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gomez scores with a one two! Taylor had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nice shot lands for Gomez.
Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gomez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jab from Gomez.
Gomez lands with a cross.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gomez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Gomez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gomez 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 10:8
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 10:8
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 10:8

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Gomez!
Pedro Gomez really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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