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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayceon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and jeff monson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jayceon Taylor has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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255 lbs
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278 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jayceon Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, jeff monson!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
monson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
jeff monson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
monson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
monson pushes Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. monson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
monson misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but monson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
monson moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off.
Taylor moves away from the strike by monson.
monson thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from monson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as monson shoots in.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and monson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
monson should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
monson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jayceon Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
monson avoiding damage.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
monson is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
monson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
monson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
monson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break free.
monson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Taylor walks away with a smile on his face. monson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and monson counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor wants to stand up but monson is controlling him.
Taylor will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
monson content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
monson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - monson has eaten all the pies!
monson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for monson!
monson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taylor landing punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
monson is trying desperately to improve position.
monson looks gassed!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jayceon Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but monson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
monson throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
monson throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
monson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and monson counters by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
monson trying to land knees to the body.
monson has Taylor pressed against the cage.
Taylor jumps guard but monson stands there with Taylor around his waist. Taylor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
monson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Taylor smiles and moves away.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
monson has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent monson's takedown attempt.
monson wants a takedown but no success here.
Jayceon Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of jeff monson.
monson is breathing heavily.
monson stalling against the cage.
monson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but monson won't allow it.
Taylor taking a breather.
monson taking a breather.
Taylor jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as monson walks away with a smile on his face. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Taylor tries to clinch
and monson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by monson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for monson!
Taylor working away from the top, dropping strikes.
It looks like jeff monson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor loads up with a big shot that hurts monson! He's pulled Taylor in close but Taylor has postured up and lands more strikes. Can monson survive? More strikes from Taylor and monson is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jayceon Taylor!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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