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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktors Kazmins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is 'The Ripper' by Chinchilla. Viktors Kazmins has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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197 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktors Kazmins!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch combination from Taylor misses.
Taylor moves into range and clinches up with Kazmins.
Knees to the body from Kazmins.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Kazmins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Kazmins closes the distance and pushes Taylor back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Kazmins.
Taylor prevents the takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kazmins is controlling him.
Kazmins looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Kazmins lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kazmins has him pinned against the cage.
Kazmins pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kazmins keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Kazmins obliges.
Kazmins lands a nice elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Ryan Taylor has been cut.
Kazmins looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Kazmins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor tries to break the clinch but Kazmins is controlling the position.
Taylor wants to break free but Kazmins has control.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
Kazmins wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Kazmins tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Kazmins prevents Taylor from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is wriggling around but Kazmins manages to pass to half guard.
Kazmins stops Taylor from getting back to his feet.
Kazmins thows a huge punch but Taylor dodges it nicely.
Kazmins controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kazmins misses with a head shot. Taylor uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Kazmins isn't so interested in that idea.
Kazmins tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kazmins won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Kazmins stands up and waves to Taylor to follow him.
Kazmins is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor misses with the combination.
Kazmins tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins feints and then cracks Taylor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Taylor down.
Kazmins dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Taylor avoids the head kick by Kazmins.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Ryan Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Taylor works over Kazmins's head and body with a nice combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Kazmins lands a hook to the side of the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor wants to break free but Kazmins has control.
Kazmins gets through Taylor's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kazmins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktors Kazmins.
Taylor letting Kazmins take a breather here.
Kazmins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktors Kazmins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ryan Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kazmins slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Kazmins avoids nicely.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kazmins!
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Kazmins lands a nice looking body kick.
Sloppy strikes from Taylor. Those never looked like landing.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kazmins.
Kazmins moves into range and clinches up with Taylor.
Kazmins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kazmins.
Viktors Kazmins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Taylor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kazmins misses with a knee strike.
Kazmins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kazmins just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kazmins misses with a knee to the head.
Kazmins scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kazmins creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Taylor's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kazmins drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Kazmins has double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Kazmins.
Kazmins lands a good knee to the midsection. Taylor won't want to take too many of those.
A nice left hand lands by Kazmins.
Kazmins misses with a knee to the head.
Kazmins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazmins won't allow it.
Kazmins looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kazmins has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins lands an elbow just above Taylor 's eye.
Kazmins with a knee to the head.
Kazmins tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kazmins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazmins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kazmins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor can't break the clinch.
Taylor misses with a body punch.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kazmins throws an elbow that misses.
Kazmins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kazmins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazmins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Kazmins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kazmins dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kazmins punishes Taylor's body with a nice straight punch.
Kazmins shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor swats away the attempt to clinch by Kazmins.
Kazmins rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Come on Kazmins - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kazmins prevents Taylor from breaking the clinch.
Kazmins looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor tries to circle away but Kazmins has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to break free but Kazmins pushes him back against the cage.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kazmins is controlling him.
Kazmins misses with a knee strike.
Taylor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taylor instigates a clinch.
Kazmins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice elbow from Kazmins.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazmins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Nice elbow from Kazmins.
Kazmins breaks from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazmins cracks the inside of Taylor's front leg.
Kazmins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor closes the distance and pushes Kazmins back into the cage.
Taylor is pressed up against the cage. Kazmins has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Taylor down to the mat. Taylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktors Kazmins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ryan Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A solid body kick from Kazmins.
Kazmins drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.
Kazmins with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kazmins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Taylor's efforts to push away.
Kazmins stalling.
Kazmins tries to land knees in the clinch but Taylor avoids the damage to the body.
Kazmins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kazmins is struggling to control the position.
Nice elbow from Kazmins.
Kazmins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Kazmins misses with a knee strike.
Kazmins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kazmins looking to throw knees to the head but Taylor is blocking nicely.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kazmins throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kazmins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Kazmins with a knee to the head.
Kazmins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kazmins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kazmins missing with knees to the body.
Kazmins misses with a punch to the body.
Kazmins lands an elbow inside that Taylor shrugs off.
Kazmins throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kazmins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor is trying to drag Kazmins to the mat but Kazmins just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Kazmins jumps guard but Taylor stands there with Kazmins around his waist. Kazmins gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins keeps control of Taylor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kazmins taking a breather.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A knee to the head by Kazmins.
Taylor is rocked!
Taylor misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kazmins.
Oh Taylor is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Taylor letting Kazmins take a breather here.
Taylor seems to have got his legs back now.
Kazmins receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kazmins is controlling him.
Kazmins connects with a knee to the head.
Kazmins lands a knee to the head.
Taylor takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kazmins.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kazmins is controlling him.
Kazmins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.
Taylor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kazmins tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but Kazmins won't allow it.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kazmins has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kazmins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor has had enough of the clinch but Kazmins keeps him there for the moment.
Kazmins pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kazmins has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Taylor after a bit of a struggle.
Ryan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktors Kazmins.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Kazmins is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kazmins throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kazmins tries to land a knee to the head but Taylor blocks with his arms.
Taylor blocks an elbow strike.
Kazmins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Taylor's face.
Taylor tries to break free but Kazmins pushes him back against the cage.
Kazmins misses with an elbow over the top.
Kazmins using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Taylor has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kazmins just misses with a elbow thrown towards Taylor's brow.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Kazmins avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Kazmins tries a knee to the head but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Kazmins has him pressed against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kazmins lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is trying to break free.
Ryan Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Viktors Kazmins is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Viktors Kazmins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kazmins 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Viktors Kazmins!
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energy
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