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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Taylor Iii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kage Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Luke Taylor Iii has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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195 cm
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270 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Taylor Iii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kage Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dixon 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.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dixon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dixon won't allow Taylor Iii to sweep him here.
Dixon throws a big right hand that misses.
Dixon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Taylor Iii's guard.
Dixon gets to his feet - Taylor Iii follows without any prompting.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor Iii closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dixon's guard.
Taylor Iii is breathing heavily.
Dixon has his hands on Taylor Iii's head, controlling the position.
Dixon is trying to control the position but Taylor Iii postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Iii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dixon gets a double leg takedown into Taylor Iii's guard.
Taylor Iii keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Taylor Iii, up you get!
Taylor Iii feints and as Dixon raises his hands in defense, Taylor Iii changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Taylor Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to stand but Taylor Iii is controlling the position.
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!
Taylor Iii showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luke Taylor Iii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Taylor Iii closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dixon to the mat! Dixon manages to get full guard.
Taylor Iii won't allow Dixon to get back to his feet.
Dixon should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Taylor Iii slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Taylor Iii in particular looking to stall.
Taylor Iii has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tries to roll over but Taylor Iii keeps him under control.
Well, if Taylor Iii 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Taylor Iii.
Dixon gets caught napping as Taylor Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Dixon manages to retain guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor Iii slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Taylor Iii dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dixon tries to clinch but Taylor Iii moves out of range.
Dixon lands a really nice looking cross but Taylor Iii seems unphased.
It looks like Luke Taylor Iii has been cut.
Dixon cracks a nice hook into Taylor Iii's ribs.
Dixon shoots in and gets a takedown into Taylor Iii's guard.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Taylor Iii keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Taylor Iii is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor Iii working for a triangle but Dixon defends it easily.
Taylor Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dixon defends well.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dixon defends it easily.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor Iii is trying to keep Dixon in close.
Taylor Iii looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor Iii is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor Iii controls Dixon momentarily but Dixon frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to get up but he can't break Taylor Iii's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Taylor Iii keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Taylor Iii manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dixon manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor Iii is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luke Taylor Iii.
Dixon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor Iii fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dixon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Iii gets a double leg takedown into Dixon's guard.
Dixon being controlled here, momentarily.
Dixon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Dixon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dixon gets caught napping as Taylor Iii dives in and scores a takedown. Dixon manages to retain guard.
Taylor Iii wants to control from the top but Dixon keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor Iii is stalling in the full guard.
Luke Taylor Iii has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Dixon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Taylor Iii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor Iii moves forwards but Dixon connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Taylor Iii is defended easily by Dixon.
Nice takedown defense from Dixon. No joy for Taylor Iii on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dixon 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 Iii is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Dixon frees his head nicely. Oh but Taylor Iii has switched to an armbar! Dixon is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Luke Taylor Iii!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
29% |
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