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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alter Ego (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyson Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alter Ego!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ego keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ego defends it nicely.
Ego lands a head shot.
Taylor shoots in but Ego avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ego. Beautiful body shot.
Ego has managed to clinch.
Ego controlling the action here for a moment.
A right handed body shot lands from Ego.
Taylor is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ego lands a left hand.
Taylor changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ego fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ego lands with a nice body punch.
Ego jabs Taylor to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Alter Ego is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Ego lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Taylor.
Ego lands a right hook to the body.
Ego clinches with his opponent.
Ego lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ego after a bit of a struggle.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ego is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ego lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ego.
Ego is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Ego.
Ego lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Ego cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
The referee calls for Ego to work.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Ego pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ego.
Ego pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Taylor is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right handed body shot lands from Ego.
Ego stalling against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ego lands with a short shot to the head.
Ego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Ego scores with a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ego.
Ego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ego softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ego gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Ego is working Taylor over against the cage.
Ego is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Ego.
Ego stalling.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ego after a bit of a struggle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ego pushes Taylor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Come on Ego - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Ego lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ego after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Ego.
Ego scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Ego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Taylor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Ego scores with a nice short uppercut.
Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ego prevents it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ego.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alter Ego 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.
Ego clinches with his opponent.
A short body shot lands from Ego as the two fighters clinch.
Ego is leaning against Taylor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ego lands with a light punch inside.
Ego presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Ego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ego.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Ego receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Ego scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Taylor wants to take the fight to the mat but Ego manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ego cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ego avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyson Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ego lands with a right to the head.
Ego's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ego lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Ego lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Ego on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Ego stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
Ego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Ego lands with a light punch inside.
Ego lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Ego lands a body shot.
Ego presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ego after a bit of a struggle.
Ego stalling the fight.
Taylor can't get the takedown.
A shot in the inside from Ego.
Ego throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Nice body punch from Ego - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ego is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ego stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ego.
Ego lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Ego lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Ego has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ego digs a right hand into Taylor's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Taylor's gas tank.
Ego lands a nice uppercut.
Ego throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ego cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
A short right from Ego on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ego lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Ego.
Nice body punch from Ego - that landed with a thud.
Ego lands a shot to the body.
Taylor is trying to drag Ego to the mat but Ego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Taylor is trying to drag Ego to the mat but Ego just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ego lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Ego.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ego.
Ego is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor goes for a takedown attempt but Ego pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ego sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ego connects with a single shot there.
Ego scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ego lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ego throws a low kick, looking for Taylor's leg but Taylor calmly moves out of range.
Ego with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ego circles away.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ego napping and manages to drive through into side control!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ego wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ego can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alter Ego showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ego connects with a body shot that sends Taylor's belly button to the back.
Nice jab there from Ego.
Ego darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Ego's guard.
Ego looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ego can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ego wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Ego wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ego really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ego has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ego working a defensive guard here.
Taylor prevents Ego from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ego takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor distracts Ego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor distracts Ego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Taylor is working Ego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ego wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ego is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Taylor stands up over Ego, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ego has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ego wants to get back to his feet but Taylor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Taylor works over Ego with some ground and pound from guard.
Ego is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Taylor prevents Ego from getting back to his feet.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ego is rocked!
Taylor makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Ego is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Ego has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Taylor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Taylor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
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 content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ego is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor is working Ego over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Ego seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor is in close to Ego's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Ego not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor works over Ego with some ground and pound from guard.
Ego has momentary wrist control but Taylor slips an elbow through the middle.
Alter Ego is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Ego utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor distracts Ego with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Ego wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Tyson Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Taylor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Ego blocks nicely.
Ego is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor 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.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor stands up over Ego, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyson Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ego 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alter Ego!
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