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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Fulton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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223 lbs
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230 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Fulton!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fulton tries to sprawl but Taylor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Fulton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fulton is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Taylor's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Taylor's back!
Fulton is looking for a rear naked choke here but Taylor reverses the position brilliantly into Fulton's guard!
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fulton is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Fulton defends it.
Fulton is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
Taylor controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fulton moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor postures up.
Fulton has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Fulton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton 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 is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Soul Supremacy Elite - UK that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Fulton is trying to keep Taylor in close.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton looking for a guillotine here but Taylor defends easily.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Fulton blocks nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fulton has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor stands up over Fulton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fulton has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Taylor is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fulton avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fulton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Fulton keeps moving.
Fulton looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Taylor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulton is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Taylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Fulton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fulton working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Taylor trying to control but Fulton is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor throws a big right hand that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Fulton will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Taylor has closed the distance and engaged Fulton in a clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but Fulton holds him up against the cage and eventually Taylor drops back down to his feet.
Fulton tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Taylor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fulton's elbow.
Taylor pulls Fulton into guard.
Taylor striking off his back but it's not causing Fulton any problems.
Fulton drops back looking for a leg! Taylor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Taylor manages to kick Fulton off! Fulton jumps back into Taylor's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Fulton is proving a slippery customer.
Fulton is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Travis Fulton has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fulton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fulton wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fulton's guard.
Taylor is looking to work some ground and pound but Fulton has wrist control.
Fulton throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
Taylor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fulton has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Taylor has managed to get both his arms back between Fulton's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fulton is keeping the position for now.
Fulton working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Taylor has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fulton is keeping the position for now.
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is keeping the position.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fulton works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fulton utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Fulton is retaining full guard.
Fulton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Fulton goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Taylor is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton trying to control the position.
Fulton keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Fulton working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor drops back looking for a leg! Fulton is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fulton manages to kick Taylor off! Taylor jumps back into Fulton's guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fulton manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Travis Fulton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Taylor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Taylor drags the fight down to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Fulton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor can't keep his opponent in guard - Fulton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor wants to get back to full guard.
Taylor is trying to control but can't.
Fulton prevents Taylor from improving his position.
Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fulton on the ground.
Taylor gets full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Fulton from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fulton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Fulton throws a big right hand that misses.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fulton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fulton postures up.
Fulton landing some decent shots from guard.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor is trying to keep Fulton in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fulton thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Taylor on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Taylor tries to get out of the position.
Fulton has gone for a leg lock! Taylor slips out almost immediately though and dives into Fulton's guard.
Fulton looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor stands up over Fulton, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fulton wants to sweep but no luck.
Fulton is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fulton has an active guard here but Taylor has managed to pass into half guard.
Fulton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor is working for a kimura but Fulton is defending it quite comfortably.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is looking to improve his position.
Fulton is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Fulton keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Fulton gets full guard.
Taylor stands and throws Fulton's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fulton tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fulton is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fulton being controlled for a moment.
Taylor trying to control the position but Fulton is working away.
Travis Fulton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Fulton wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Fulton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Taylor scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Fulton is defending well.
Jason Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fulton avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fulton 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Fulton!
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