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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Corey Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Decision. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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162 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Travis Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor scores with a takedown into Johnson's guard.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Johnson blocks nicely.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Johnson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Taylor wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Taylor manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Johnson as Taylor shoots in.
Johnson misses with a looping right.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Taylor circles away easily
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is really struggling to control Taylor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Taylor manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Johnson isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Johnson has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Johnson's guard.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Johnson is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Johnson lands a nice hook to Taylor's body. Taylor takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnson throws a one two combo.
Taylor gets the takedown into side control.
Taylor working away.
Taylor creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Johnson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Johnson is trying to improve his position.
Johnson manages to get back to half guard.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Taylor postures up in Johnson's guard and throws a big left but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson is trying to keep Taylor in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Johnson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Johnson wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Johnson trying to control the position here.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Johnson is proving a slippery customer.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor ducks right into an uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
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.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Taylor slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Johnson scores with a jab.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Johnson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses the body punch
and Taylor counters with a nice double leg into side control. Johnson won't be happy with that.
Taylor trying to control the position but Johnson is working away.
Johnson gets back to half guard.
Taylor is thwarting Johnson's attempts to control the position.
Johnson has a hand on Taylor's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Taylor takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Johnson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Johnson is working hard here to advance position.
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Johnson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
It looks like Corey Johnson has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor prevents Johnson from getting the reversal.
Johnson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Johnson is rocked!
Corey Johnson's cut is getting worse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Taylor lands with some strikes.
Johnson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson regains half guard.
Johnson tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Taylor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Johnson's guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Johnson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor cracks Johnson with a solid left hand.
Johnson is pulling down on Taylor's head. It's preventing any offense from Taylor, at least for the moment.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Travis Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Johnson counters with a takedown into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Taylor bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Johnson lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Johnson scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Johnson with a jab.
Johnson throws a jab when Taylor was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Taylor to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson working a defensive guard here.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor thows a big elbow that misses.
Johnson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Corey Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Johnson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Johnson throws a body punch but Taylor moves out of range.
Johnson thuds his right hand into Taylor's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Johnson darts in and clinches Taylor up against the cage.
Johnson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Johnson stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
A short body shot lands from Johnson as the two fighters clinch.
Johnson works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Johnson is controlling him.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson looking to pass the guard.
Johnson stops Taylor from standing up.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor has his feet on Johnson's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor needs to keep his hands up - Johnson had a free shot at his head there.
Taylor looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Johnson is fending him off so far but Taylor persists. Nope, Johnson circles away and we're back to standing.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Johnson takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Johnson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
Johnson wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Johnson moves into full mount! Taylor won't be happy about that!
Johnson wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is working for a guillotine from mount but Taylor frees his head quite easily.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Johnson fails to take his opponent's back.
Taylor tries to buck Johnson off but he can't manage it.
Johnson trying to control but Taylor is having none of it.
Johnson pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Johnson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Johnson has control of Taylor's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Taylor regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Johnson trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson seems to be working for a kimura but Taylor defends the submission attempt.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Johnson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Johnson had his way with Travis Taylor in that round.
The cut man is working on Corey Johnson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Johnson counter with a right hand.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A cross from Johnson lands.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson looks to throw the jab but Taylor is out of range.
Johnson jabs at Taylor's body.
Taylor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson cracks Taylor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Johnson throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor postures up.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor tries for a takedown but Johnson circles away easily
and Johnson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Taylor thinking.
Corey Johnson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Taylor.
Johnson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Taylor lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Johnson!
Johnson slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Taylor throws and elbow that misses. Johnson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Taylor's guard. Nice move by Johnson!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor fails with the takedown
and Johnson counters with a left to the body.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and Johnson counters with a right hand to the body.
Taylor defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Taylor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Taylor takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Johnson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Johnson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Johnson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Johnson!
Corey Johnson retains his lightweight title!
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hype
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