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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Krackin Yourface (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taylor Stram (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yourface comes to the cage accompanied by King of Kings. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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161 lbs
8 - 7 - 1 |
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185 cm
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168 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Dangerous GnP
Basic striking
Good gas tank |
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krackin Yourface!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taylor Stram!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stram gets a double leg takedown into Yourface's guard.
Yourface can't keep his opponent in guard - Stram advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stram thows a huge punch but Yourface dodges it nicely.
Stram trying to pass the guard but Yourface defending well.
Yourface is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Stram pulls his head out easily.
Yourface is trying to control but can't.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back.
Stram looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Yourface gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram slips nicely into half guard.
Yourface works his way to full guard. Good work.
Yourface thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Yourface has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stram can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Stram has gone for a leg lock! Yourface slips out almost immediately though and dives into Stram's guard.
Yourface sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Stram's guard.
Stram wants to improve his position but Yourface is controlling well.
Yourface is looking for a kimura but Stram is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Yourface to get the leverage.
Stram is looking for a sweep. Yourface is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yourface is trying to work for a kimura but Stram is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying to get back to full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourface is thwarting Stram's attempts to control the position.
Stram is staying active underneath Yourface, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stram keeping hold of Yourface's head, controlling as best he can.
Stram wants to improve his position but Yourface is controlling well.
Yourface is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Stram sees it coming and defends easily.
Yourface is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Stram is just riding it out for now. Yourface eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yourface throwing shots but Stram is blocking nicely.
Stram looking for submissions off his back.
Yourface seems to be looking for submissions.
Stram gets back to full guard.
Stram trying to keep a closed guard but Yourface is proving a slippery customer.
Yourface pushes down on Stram's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stram wants to control but Yourface is keeping busy.
Stram keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yourface uses his free foot to push down on Stram's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stram.
Stram really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Stram is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yourface throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface throwing strikes here but Stram is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Stram blocking the ground and pound.
Stram manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Yourface's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Yourface's back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Krackin Yourface will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yourface's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yourface misses the shot to the body.
Yourface dips to his left and cracks Stram with an uppercut!
Yourface gets caught flat footed, as Stram shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Stram lands a couple of digs.
Stram postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yourface working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Stram doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Stram manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stram postures up.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Yourface is keeping the position.
Stram working some strikes from top position.
Stram must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Stram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yourface is looking for a sweep. Stram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yourface won't allow Stram to pass to mount.
Yourface is looking for a sweep. Stram is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stram is looking for a kimura here.
Yourface actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yourface is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Stram's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Stram's back!
Yourface working for a choke but Stram is defending well.
Yourface is looking for a choke. Stram gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Stram manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Yourface looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Stram has picked Yourface up and slammed him! Yourface can't keep hold of the triangle and Stram manages to pass to side control!
Stram working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yourface can't do much from the bottom here.
Stram working the head and body with strikes.
It looks like Krackin Yourface has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Stram thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Yourface is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Stram's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stram lands a nice short elbow.
Yourface won't allow Stram to pass to mount.
Stram wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stram looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yourface with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Yourface sees it coming and defends easily.
Stram is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yourface doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stram.
Yourface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yourface moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Taylor Stram has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yourface is trying to control the position but Stram postures up.
Stram trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stram postures up in Yourface's guard and throws a big left but Yourface blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourface working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stram.
Yourface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stram throws a big right hand that misses.
Stram is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yourface preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Stram avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yourface had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stram defends it easily.
Stram with a nice head shot there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stram works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stram is looking to advance position but Yourface won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taylor Stram showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Krackin Yourface's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Yourface misses with the combination.
Yourface defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Stram.
Stram shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Yourface manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Yourface is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Yourface working for a triangle but Stram defends it easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Stram's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stram postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yourface looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stram landing some decent shots from guard.
Stram tries to free his leg and advance position but Yourface is retaining full guard.
Stram stands and throws Yourface's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Yourface struggling a bit here.
Yourface manages to get back to half guard.
Yourface wants to get back to full guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stram is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Stram landing shots from mount.
Stram avoids the attempt from Yourface to control.
Stram lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Yourface is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stram has hold of Yourface's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Yourface manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Oh Yourface is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stram lands a big shot there that rocks Yourface but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stram is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Yourface has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Yourface sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Stram wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourface is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yourface seems to have got his legs back now.
Yourface looking for submissions off his back.
Stram is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Yourface is just riding it out for now. Stram eventually gives up the hold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stram is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Yourface is trying to stand back up but Stram is controlling him
Stram is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Yourface has managed to free his arm - good work.
Stram winds up and cracks Yourface with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Yourface moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yourface is looking for a triangle but Stram pushes his legs off easily.
Stram makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Stram wants to pass the guard but Yourface is keeping the position.
Stram passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Stram working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Yourface is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yourface manages to work his way to half guard, despite Stram's best efforts.
Yourface looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taylor Stram comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stram has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taylor Stram!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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