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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Too Young For Island (ranked 2402 p4p, 2502 weight class) and Tony Taxi (ranked 223 p4p, 231 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Good takedowns
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Too Young For Island!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tony Taxi!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by For Island.
For Island throws a head kick but Taxi moves out of range.
A nice side step and Taxi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
Taxi shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. For Island is trying to defend but Taxi finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Taxi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with For Island. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Taxi is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but For Island defending well.
For Island looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi lands strikes from half guard.
Taxi wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taxi controlling the pace.
Taxi prevents For Island from improving his position.
Taxi throwing shots but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi content to control rather than advance.
Taxi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
For Island wants to control but Taxi is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
For Island is looking to escape.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Taxi is controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
For Island fails to land the takedown.
For Island looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice defenses there by For Island.
Taxi jabs For Island right on the nose. For Island blinks but takes it well.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to clinch
enabling Taxi to counter with a crisp jab.
Taxi looks to score with a jab to the body but For Island is just out of range.
Tony Taxi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taxi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taxi misses the shot to the body.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Taxi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
For Island is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Taxi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but For Island was well out of range. Poor timing from Taxi.
Taxi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. For Island sees it coming and avoids it easily.
For Island tries to clinch there but Taxi circles away.
Taxi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but For Island manages to avoid it.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island appears to be looking for a big counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Taxi misses the target.
Taxi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taxi takes a swing at For Island's ribcage but misses.
It looked like For Island was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi dodges the punch combination from For Island.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taxi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
For Island swings away with a body shot that misses
and Taxi counters with a stiff right hand.
For Island tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taxi was well out of range. Poor timing from For Island.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from For Island is defended easily by Taxi.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
For Island shoots in for a double leg but Taxi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taxi scores with a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Taxi as he connects with a hook.
Taxi lands a slapping body shot.
For Island ducks under a wild hook from Taxi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Taxi dominated that round.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Taxi throws a shot from downtown. For Island moves away and avoids it.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in looking for a takedown. Taxi tries to sprawl out of it but For Island keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taxi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from For Island misses the target.
Taxi avoids the head kick by For Island.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi connects with a right hand. For Island shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taxi defends well against a solid takedown attempt from For Island.
No luck with that takedown attempt from For Island.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps For Island's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island tries to counter with a takedown but Taxi is quick to defend against it.
Taxi throws a body punch but For Island moves out of range.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi throws a big shot that misses.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi moves away
and Taxi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Tony Taxi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Taxi.
Taxi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
For Island tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taxi swivels and escapes.
For Island wants to clinch but Taxi slips to the side
and Taxi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taxi swings for the body but For Island moves out of range.
For Island fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taxi avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
For Island closes the distance and clinches up with Taxi, looking for a takedown. For Island pushes Taxi against the cage but Taxi circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taxi throws a looping overhand right but For Island ducks down to avoid it.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big right from Taxi misses.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
For Island takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taxi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from For Island.
For Island blocks a jab.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
For Island uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taxi.
For Island throws a big counter combination but Taxi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Taxi stuffs the takedown attempt from For Island. For Island gets slowly back to his feet.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches For Island napping and manages to drive through into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island is trying to work for a sweep but Taxi has mounted him!
Taxi raining down shots from the mount!
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taxi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
For Island is in a horrible position here. Taxi smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Taxi working For Island over with strikes here.
Taxi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. For Island looks a forlorn figure.
Taxi landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taxi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force For Island to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so For Island shrugs it off.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
Taxi looking to ground and pound but For Island is blocking nicely.
Taxi punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
For Island is looking to get to half guard.
Taxi throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Taxi controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Taxi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! For Island's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
For Island moves in looking to clinch but Taxi pushes him off.
Taxi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
For Island dives in and grabs Taxi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taxi pushes down on For Island's head and hops out.
Taxi keeps the fight on the outside.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Taxi loads up on a big right hand but For Island slips the punch.
For Island tries for a takedown but Taxi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Too Young For Island. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taxi throws a hook to the side of For Island's head but For Island sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
For Island shoots in for a takedown but Taxi shows good takedown defense.
The fighters circling - Taxi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
For Island doesn't manage to clinch there - Taxi circles away.
Taxi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
For Island keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taxi.
For Island steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taxi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
For Island slips under a jab from Taxi.
For Island seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
For Island shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Taxi pinned against the cage. Taxi gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taxi swats away the attempt to clinch by For Island.
Taxi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
For Island tries to close the distance and clinch but Taxi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Taxi lands with a good body shot.
Taxi connects with a good right hand that stumbles For Island. For Island circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Taxi misses with a wild body shot.
Taxi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taxi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
For Island keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taxi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Taxi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
For Island has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taxi finds it's way round the side to connect with For Island's head.
Taxi slips a straight right by For Island.
Taxi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
For Island fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taxi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
For Island tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taxi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taxi shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taxi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taxi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taxi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
For Island is looking for a triangle but Taxi pushes his legs off easily.
Tony Taxi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taxi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Taxi trying to stand up but can't free himself from For Island's guard.
Taxi is stalling in the full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taxi. For Island does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
For Island is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
For Island slips a straight right by Taxi.
For Island tries to clinch but Taxi is having none of it.
Taxi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Taxi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Taxi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but For Island moves away.
Taxi throws a body shot but no joy.
Taxi stuffs the takedown.
For Island uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taxi.
Taxi lands an overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
For Island fails to land with a series of punches.
For Island takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Too Young For Island has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taxi lands with an uppercut that bounces For Island off the cage and back into range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Taxi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Taxi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 25:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Taxi!
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