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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kanye Weste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Weste kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Stronger - Kanye Weste. Kanye Weste has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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152 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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168 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Big right hand |
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Decent boxing
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kanye Weste!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Luke Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weste jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Weste. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Taylor has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Taylor on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Weste misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.
Taylor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Weste misses.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Weste.
Weste tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor lands with an overhand left.
Weste throws a predictable looking body shot
and Taylor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Weste avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor throws a body punch but Weste moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weste dodges the punch combination from Taylor.
Weste throwing a counter right hand but Taylor manages to avoid it.
Weste with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weste misses with a hook.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Weste doesn't seem phased though.
Weste fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taylor is out of range.
Weste throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taylor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Weste.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Weste slips the punch.
Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
Weste just misses with a punch to the body.
And Taylor tries to counter it with a takedown but Weste pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Taylor takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Weste missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Weste swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Taylor.
Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Weste.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Weste throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Taylor was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Taylor tries for a kimura but Weste is defending well.
Taylor is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Weste is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to control but instead Weste has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Weste is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
Taylor stalling away here and it's allowed Weste to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weste managing to control the position.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Weste really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Weste avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
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.
Weste working a defensive guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Weste lands the left hand.
Nice cross by Weste.
Weste scores with a jab to the body.
Weste swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weste throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Weste throws a body kick that misses.
Weste misses with a looping left.
Weste tried to score with a low kick but Taylor checks it.
Weste swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Weste catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Weste lands with a cross.
Weste throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Weste throws out a loose jab but Taylor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Weste throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weste misses with a body shot.
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Weste is looking to counter with head kicks.
Taylor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Weste.
Taylor connects with a body shot that sends Weste's belly button to the back.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Weste.
Taylor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Weste takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Taylor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Weste misses with a body shot.
Taylor closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Weste quickly recovers to half guard.
Taylor has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Taylor is looking to work his way around to Weste's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Weste is now in Taylor's guard. A big mistake from Taylor there, giving up the dominant position!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weste trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Taylor looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weste sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weste tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weste doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weste manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weste will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Weste stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Weste defends well.
Taylor has his foot on Weste's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weste works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Weste got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Weste has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.
Taylor working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Weste has passed into half guard!
Weste is trying to control. Taylor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Taylor wants to control but Weste is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor looking for a kimura from the bottom but Weste passes into side control!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor is looking to regain half guard here but Weste keeps moving and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanye Weste dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Taylor swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Weste.
The fighters circling - Weste throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weste throws a sloppy body shot
and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Weste fights it but they end up in guard.
Weste not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Weste managing to control the position.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weste works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weste pulls Taylor in close to his closed guard and prevents Taylor from doing any damage or advancing position.
Weste looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Luke Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Weste keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Taylor moves out of range as Weste strikes.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kanye Weste seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Weste misses its intended target.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Weste throws a hook but Taylor blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Weste misses the target.
Weste misses with an uppercut.
Luke Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Weste doesn't seem bothered though.
Weste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Taylor.
Weste misses with a hook.
Taylor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Weste.
A big right from Weste misses.
Weste digs a good hook to Taylor's body.
Weste throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Weste with a nice cross.
Weste swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Weste to the mat! Weste manages to get full guard.
Weste is trying to control the position but Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Weste is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Weste swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weste seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
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.
Weste keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor moves away from the strike by Weste.
Taylor throws a hook but Weste blocks it.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Weste's jab looks to have found its range, popping Taylor under the eye.
An inside leg kick lands from Weste.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weste.
Weste ducks under a wild hook from Taylor.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Taylor blocks the leg kick.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weste.
Weste lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taylor's sensitive parts.
Weste looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
Taylor feints the counter takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kanye Weste.
I think Weste has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Kanye Weste!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Kanye Weste!
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Luke Taylor!
Kanye Weste wins by split decision!
In his post fight interview, Kanye Weste started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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