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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Haim comes to the cage accompanied by Black And Yellow. The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac. Sean Taylor acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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175 cm
23
153 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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175 cm
22
155 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor! The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haim was well out of range. Poor timing from Taylor. Haim shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Haim's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Haim on the wrong end of a nice jab. The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Sean Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Haim looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Haim looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taylor! Taylor working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Haim jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Taylor is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Taylor and Haim has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taylor is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Haim is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round. Haim wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working. Taylor tries to improve position but can't. Haim gets to mount! Taylor was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Taylor avoids a series of strikes thrown by Haim.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. Haim trying to control but Taylor is having none of it. Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
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 tries to lock up and control but Haim gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Haim landing strikes, looking to finish! Taylor regains half guard. Taylor is trying to maintain the position but Haim is very close to passing his half guard. Haim wants to control but Taylor is keeping him busy. Taylor has a hand on Haim's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Haim takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Haim wants to control the pace but Taylor is squirming around nicely. Taylor is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Haim with a couple of short strikes. Haim swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Taylor is now in Haim's guard. A big mistake from Haim there, giving up the dominant position! Haim lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor! Taylor regains half guard. Haim maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Taylor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Haim has cracked it and Taylor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Haim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corey Haim!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
46% |
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