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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jean Baptiste (ranked 90 p4p, 129 weight class) and Finnish Tax Payer (ranked 8 p4p, 13 weight class). Jean Baptiste comes to the cage accompanied by Born on the Bayou. Tax Payer has chosen Konala Cartelli - Mäkikotka as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 2, fighting out of London, Brady Jean Baptiste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Finnish Tax Payer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A low kick from Tax Payer is predictable there
and Jean Baptiste counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Jean Baptiste takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a lazy head kick
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jean Baptiste misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste needs to keep his hands up - Tax Payer had a free shot at his head there.
Tax Payer moves out of range of the leg kick from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tax Payer.
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!
A jab from Tax Payer finds it's way through Jean Baptiste's defenses.
Jean Baptiste just misses with a punch to the body.
Tax Payer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tax Payer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste cracks a nice hook into Tax Payer's ribs.
Tax Payer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jean Baptiste has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic in the buildup to the fight.
Tax Payer lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tax Payer jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tax Payer.
Tax Payer scores with a jab to the head.
Tax Payer works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jean Baptiste darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tax Payer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jean Baptiste momentarily.
Jab by Jean Baptiste.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jean Baptiste loads up on a big right hand but Tax Payer slips the punch.
It seemed like Tax Payer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tax Payer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jean Baptiste feints and then cracks Tax Payer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tax Payer down.
Tax Payer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Tax Payer. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jean Baptiste was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Tax Payer.
A big left from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer misses with a body kick.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jean Baptiste lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Jean Baptiste tries a head kick but it misses.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tax Payer tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tax Payer can pounce on him.
Tax Payer motions for Jean Baptiste to come forward. Tax Payer throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jean Baptiste doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tax Payer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Jean Baptiste misses.
Tax Payer misses with a looping left.
Tax Payer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut. Jean Baptiste saw that one coming.
Jean Baptiste is looking to score with low kicks.
Tax Payer throws a hook but Jean Baptiste blocks it.
Tax Payer connects with a body shot that sends Jean Baptiste's belly button to the back.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer avoids it easily.
Tax Payer lands a really nice looking cross but Jean Baptiste seems unphased.
Tax Payer scores with a nice head shot.
Tax Payer throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jean Baptiste's head.
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A solid body kick from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer thumps Jean Baptiste with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste walks into a stiff left hand from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste digs a good hook to Tax Payer's body.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Jean Baptiste as he checks the leg kick.
Tax Payer is looking to score with low kicks.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the leg kick from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste lands with an uppercut that bounces Tax Payer off the cage and back into range.
Jean Baptiste lands a glancing blow to the side of Tax Payer's head.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut.
Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Tax Payer throws out a loose jab but Jean Baptiste uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer 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.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jean Baptiste looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tax Payer plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jean Baptiste throws a push kick but Tax Payer slaps the foot to one side.
Jean Baptiste delivers a nice body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finnish Tax Payer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer lands with a cross.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
Jean Baptiste waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tax Payer.
Tax Payer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer throws a nice outside leg kick.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Jean Baptiste might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tax Payer misses with a lunging right hand
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jean Baptiste moves away from the strike by Tax Payer.
As Tax Payer backs away, Jean Baptiste returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Tax Payer misses with a few strikes there.
Tax Payer throws a body shot but no joy.
Tax Payer works over Jean Baptiste's head and body with a nice combination.
Tax Payer loads up on a big right hand but Jean Baptiste slips the punch.
Finnish Tax Payer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jean Baptiste scores with a shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick
and Jean Baptiste makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws a body shot but no joy.
Jean Baptiste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Tax Payer is out of range.
Tax Payer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer misses with a shot to the body
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a head kick that misses.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Tax Payer will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big left from Jean Baptiste misses.
Jean Baptiste ducks under a wild hook from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throws a shot to the body.
Tax Payer looks to land a right hand but Jean Baptiste moved out of range.
Tax Payer takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tax Payer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jean Baptiste lands with a straight right. Tax Payer didn't see that one coming.
Tax Payer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tax Payer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Tax Payer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jean Baptiste counter with a right hand.
Jean Baptiste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jean Baptiste.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer throws a leg kick which misses Jean Baptiste's front leg but catches the back leg as Jean Baptiste tries to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste checks a leg kick nicely.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab.
Jab, jab by Jean Baptiste - just one landing.
Tax Payer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jean Baptiste was well out of range. Poor timing from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jean Baptiste throws a body kick that misses.
Tax Payer misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jean Baptiste. Tax Payer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good low kick that Tax Payer was not able to check.
Tax Payer misses with a straight right.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a right hand but Tax Payer moved out of range.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer slips under a jab.
Tax Payer misses with a hook.
Tax Payer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tax Payer misses with a straight left.
Tax Payer throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jean Baptiste walks into a stiff left hand from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer misses with a low kick.
Tax Payer scores with a hook to the body. Jean Baptiste takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tax Payer misses with a hook
and Jean Baptiste counters by moving into the clinch.
Tax Payer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Tax Payer in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Tax Payer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throws a body punch but Tax Payer moves out of range.
Jean Baptiste takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jean Baptiste.
A clash of legs there as Jean Baptiste blocks the low kick.
Jean Baptiste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jean Baptiste throws a lazy right hand but Tax Payer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jean Baptiste defending well as Tax Payer loads up on a big left hand.
Jean Baptiste avoids the body shot from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tax Payer lunges at Jean Baptiste with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jean Baptiste's hand.
Jean Baptiste takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jean Baptiste misses with a body shot.
Jean Baptiste misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jean Baptiste tests Tax Payer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tax Payer cracks Jean Baptiste with a good jab.
Jean Baptiste is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tax Payer.
A countering left hand to the body from Tax Payer misses.
Tax Payer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jean Baptiste throws out the jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jean Baptiste uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tax Payer.
Tax Payer swings for the body but Jean Baptiste moves out of range.
Tax Payer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finnish Tax Payer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Tax Payer blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste misses with a low kick.
Jean Baptiste takes a swing at Tax Payer's ribcage but misses.
Jean Baptiste swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tax Payer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jean Baptiste looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tax Payer throws a wild body kick that Jean Baptiste sees coming a mile off.
Jean Baptiste closes the distance and pushes Tax Payer back into the cage.
Tax Payer breaks from the clinch.
Jean Baptiste keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tax Payer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jean Baptiste digs a good body shot into Tax Payer's ribs.
Jean Baptiste throws a head kick that Tax Payer semi-blocks.
Tax Payer misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jean Baptiste missing with a left hand there. Tax Payer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jean Baptiste is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab from Jean Baptiste misses.
Tax Payer tries to move into range but Jean Baptiste moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Tax Payer throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jean Baptiste slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jean Baptiste counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tax Payer's knee momentarily.
Tax Payer avoids the body shot from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste lands a really nice looking cross but Tax Payer seems unphased.
Tax Payer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tax Payer looks to score with a jab to the body but Jean Baptiste is just out of range.
Tax Payer throws a sloppy head kick and Jean Baptiste moves out of range easily.
A quick step to the side and Jean Baptiste tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jean Baptiste throws a sloppy head kick and Tax Payer moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste misses the shot to the body.
Jean Baptiste misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Tax Payer as he connects with a hook.
Tax Payer avoids a kick to the body.
Tax Payer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tax Payer misses with a double jab
and Jean Baptiste counters with a good, hard body kick but Tax Payer shrugs it off.
Jean Baptiste keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tax Payer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tax Payer misses with an uppercut
and Jean Baptiste counters with a straight right hand.
Brady Jean Baptiste has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tax Payer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jean Baptiste blocks the body kick.
Jean Baptiste pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jean Baptiste misses with an uppercut. Tax Payer saw that one coming.
Tax Payer is looking to slow Jean Baptiste down with leg kicks.
That kick from Jean Baptiste tenderised Tax Payer's leg. Tax Payer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tax Payer lands a leg kick that knocks Jean Baptiste off balance momentarily.
Tax Payer blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - Jean Baptiste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tax Payer throws a shot from downtown. Jean Baptiste moves away and avoids it.
Tax Payer walks into a left hand.
Tax Payer throws a jab when Jean Baptiste was well out of range.
Jean Baptiste throws out a loose jab but Tax Payer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tax Payer unleashes a big counter combination but Jean Baptiste bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tax Payer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tax Payer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tax Payer chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jean Baptiste can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jean Baptiste looks to land a left hand but Tax Payer moved out of range nicely.
Jean Baptiste will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A shot to the liver by Tax Payer. Beautiful body shot.
Jean Baptiste throws a hook but Tax Payer blocks it.
Jean Baptiste punishes Tax Payer's body with a nice straight punch.
Tax Payer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tax Payer scores with a jab. Jean Baptiste acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slow jab from Jean Baptiste misses its intended target.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jean Baptiste - that will leave a mark!
Tax Payer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jean Baptiste ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tax Payer moves away.
Jean Baptiste walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jean Baptiste staying out of range there.
Jean Baptiste uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throws a big counter combination but Tax Payer scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jean Baptiste checks a low kick from Tax Payer.
Jean Baptiste throwing a counter right hand but Tax Payer manages to avoid it.
Jean Baptiste throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tax Payer on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jean Baptiste throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tax Payer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick from Tax Payer, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tax Payer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jean Baptiste.
Jean Baptiste pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jean Baptiste takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Jean Baptiste misses with a hook. Tax Payer ducked under it nicely.
Jean Baptiste throws a nice looking combination but Tax Payer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jean Baptiste chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tax Payer can pounce on him.
Tax Payer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Tax Payer.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tax Payer checks a leg kick.
Jean Baptiste throws a leg kick but Tax Payer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters circling - Tax Payer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tax Payer scores with a leg kick.
Tax Payer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jean Baptiste doesn't seem bothered though.
Jean Baptiste is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jean Baptiste moves out of range as Tax Payer throws a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jean Baptiste showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tax Payer 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Finnish Tax Payer!
A very excited looking Finnish Tax Payer 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.
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