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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jason Canadian Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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160 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Canadian Kid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canadian Kid throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Canadian Kid tries a head kick but it misses.
Canadian Kid throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Canadian Kid scores with a nice strike.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it.
Canadian Kid throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor blocks a head kick by Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Taylor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch up.
Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a strike but Canadian Kid rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Canadian Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Canadian Kid controlling him for the moment.
Taylor is controlling Canadian Kid's posture.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Canadian Kid is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor working a defensive guard but Canadian Kid manages to pass into side control anyway.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to control but Canadian Kid is keeping busy.
Canadian Kid perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Taylor!
Canadian Kid looking to ground and pound but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Canadian Kid can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Taylor is looking to escape.
Canadian Kid content just to control the position here.
Canadian Kid wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Canadian Kid misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Taylor will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Taylor moves out of range of the body kick from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Canadian Kid closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canadian Kid works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches.
Canadian Kid is stalling here.
Canadian Kid misses with a hook to the ribs.
Canadian Kid breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor jabs at Canadian Kid's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Canadian Kid with a hook.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor tests Canadian Kid's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Canadian Kid lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Canadian Kid throws a leg kick which misses Taylor's front leg but catches the back leg as Taylor tries to avoid it.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Canadian Kid's head backwards.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Canadian Kid swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid takes the fight into the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Taylor is trying to drag Canadian Kid to the mat but Canadian Kid just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Canadian Kid is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Canadian Kid scores with a shoulder strike.
Canadian Kid misses with an elbow strike.
Canadian Kid makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canadian Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Canadian Kid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Canadian Kid avoiding damage.
Canadian Kid tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Canadian Kid back against the cage.
Canadian Kid lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Canadian Kid gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Taylor leaning against his opponent.
Canadian Kid tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canadian Kid creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
Canadian Kid with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Canadian Kid.
Taylor is pushing Canadian Kid up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
Canadian Kid misses with a hook from the clinch.
Canadian Kid lands with a short shot to the head.
Taylor drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Canadian Kid gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Canadian Kid cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Canadian Kid lands a knee to the head.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Canadian Kid manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Canadian Kid, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Canadian Kid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Taylor darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Canadian Kid gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Canadian Kid controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Canadian Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Canadian Kid dominated that second round.
That's time! Canadian Kid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Canadian Kid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Canadian Kid is looking to chop away at Taylor's legs.
Canadian Kid lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A jab from Taylor misses.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor missing with a left hand there. Canadian Kid was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canadian Kid uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Canadian Kid uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Taylor.
Canadian Kid throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Taylor might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Canadian Kid tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Canadian Kid 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.
Canadian Kid looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Jason Canadian Kid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Canadian Kid connects with the punch.
Taylor takes one to the chin there.
Canadian Kid tries to close the distance and clinch but Taylor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Canadian Kid uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Canadian Kid tries to land a leg kick but Taylor saw it coming and moves away.
Canadian Kid ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid doesn't manage to clinch there - Taylor circles away.
Taylor throws a hook but Canadian Kid avoids it easily.
Canadian Kid is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Canadian Kid buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Canadian Kid misses with a head kick.
Canadian Kid is looking to clinch.
Canadian Kid swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canadian Kid as he avoids it easily.
Canadian Kid throws a quick inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Canadian Kid.
Canadian Kid throws a right hand that Taylor ducks under and follows up with a left that Taylor also avoids with ease.
Canadian Kid missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canadian Kid keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Taylor.
Canadian Kid shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Canadian Kid throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Nice sprawl there from Canadian Kid as Taylor shoots in.
Canadian Kid staying out of range there.
Taylor dives in and grabs Canadian Kid's left leg, looking for a takedown. Canadian Kid pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Jason Canadian Kid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
Canadian Kid is looking to slow Taylor down with leg kicks.
Canadian Kid bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Canadian Kid throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Canadian Kid stuffs the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canadian Kid tries to avoid it but Taylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canadian Kid to the ground. Canadian Kid escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Canadian Kid scores with a jab to the jaw.
Canadian Kid throws a front kick aimed at Taylor's knee but Taylor avoids it well.
Taylor takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Canadian Kid's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Canadian Kid seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Canadian Kid showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Canadian Kid has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Canadian Kid!
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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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