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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yap Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frazier has chosen Gonna Fly Now as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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180 cm
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
Experienced |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Heavy handed |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yap Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joe Frazier!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yuuki Gou and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frazier lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Frazier misses with the combination.
Frazier throws a right and a left that Taylor avoids nicely.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Frazier lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Frazier fails to land with a series of punches.
A combination from Frazier does no damage.
Frazier throws a series of punches but Taylor moves out of range.
Frazier fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Frazier takes a swing at Taylor's ribcage but misses.
Frazier gets caught napping as Taylor dives in and scores a takedown. Frazier manages to retain guard.
Taylor controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frazier looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Frazier scores with a nice right hand.
Joe Frazier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frazier rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Frazier manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Frazier lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Taylor.
Taylor has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Frazier keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Taylor doesn't manage to clinch there - Frazier circles away.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Frazier shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Joe Frazier hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taylor gets a double leg takedown into Frazier's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Yap Taylor.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frazier.
Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yap Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Taylor is pushing Frazier up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Taylor throws an elbow but misses.
Taylor'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.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Taylor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor blocks a body shot from Frazier.
Taylor has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Frazier is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Taylor drives through and clinches with Frazier against the cage.
Frazier prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frazier can't find room to land a body shot as Taylor controls the action.
Frazier lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yap Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier pushes Taylor back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier is trying to break free.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Frazier.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frazier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Frazier working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frazier misses with a body punch.
Frazier cracks Taylor with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frazier tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Frazier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Frazier.
Joe Frazier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A frustrated look appears on Frazier's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is working for takedown but Frazier is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taylor is looking for a takedown.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Taylor is looking to control Frazier's arms but Frazier gets an underhook and turns him. Now Taylor has his back to the cage.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frazier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Frazier can't break the clinch.
Taylor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frazier gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frazier wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Frazier is keeping busy.
Frazier blocks the elbow strike.
Frazier scores with a hook to the body.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Frazier is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor wants a takedown.
Frazier misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Frazier.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frazier lands with a right to the head.
Taylor prevents Frazier from breaking the clinch.
Frazier lands a right hand.
Frazier misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor trying to stall but Frazier improves his position.
Frazier lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frazier throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.
Frazier lands with a left to the head.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frazier tries to break free but Taylor pushes him back against the cage.
Frazier tries to throw a body punch but Taylor avoids it by throwing Frazier back against the cage.
Frazier is working Taylor over against the cage.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Frazier has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.
Taylor has Frazier pressed against the cage, preventing Frazier from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Frazier is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frazier's elbow.
Frazier is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Frazier goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frazier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Frazier tries to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling the position.
Frazier is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Frazier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Frazier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Frazier catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frazier throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frazier drops Taylor with a beautiful combination! Taylor stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Frazier is looking for the KO!
It looks like Yap Taylor has been cut.
Yap Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frazier swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frazier tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Frazier.
Taylor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Joe Frazier seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Frazier keeps it at a distance.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - Frazier sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frazier paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frazier lands with a nice body punch.
Frazier with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Frazier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch but Frazier moves out of range.
Frazier works Taylor's body with a nice hook.
Taylor is starting to get sloppy and is letting his hands down. Frazier just took advantage and landed a stinging jab. Oh! Now a right hook, right on the button! Taylor has gone limp and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Joe Frazier!
Our winner, Joe Frazier, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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