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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hugh Hefner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor comes to the cage accompanied by Jump Around by House of Pain. Hefner has chosen Puff The Magic Dragon as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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167 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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153 lbs
13 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hugh Hefner!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hefner tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Taylor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Taylor enables Hefner to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Taylor manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Taylor is trying to keep Hefner in close.
Hefner chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hefner drops back, looking for a kneebar! Taylor looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Taylor looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Taylor!
You can see the frustration on Hefner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hefner takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Hefner is trying to control Taylor's posture but Taylor avoids it.
Taylor throwing shots but missing, from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Hefner is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Hefner here, landing some big shots from side control.
Hefner struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Hefner wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Taylor in side control, throwing shots but Hefner defends.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hefner some visible discomfort.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
You can see the frustration on Hefner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor is putting a hurting on Hefner here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Hefner takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hefner struggling a bit here.
Hefner tries to bench press Taylor off him but Taylor keeps the position.
Taylor is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hefner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Taylor tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Taylor has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor is working Hefner over with some ground and pound from side control.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hefner some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner wants to control but Taylor postures up.
Hefner manages to work his way to half guard, despite Taylor's best efforts.
Hefner looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hefner manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner 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.
Hefner controls Taylor momentarily but Taylor frees himself.
Taylor stands up over Hefner, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working some strikes from top position.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hefner trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor postures up in Hefner's guard and throws a big left but Hefner blocks it.
Hefner is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor trying to control but Hefner is working from the bottom.
Hefner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hefner's head.
Taylor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ryan Taylor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hefner.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Hefner saw that one coming.
Hefner has managed to clinch.
Taylor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Hefner.
Taylor drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hefner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Hefner moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Hefner misses.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hefner paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hefner tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
Hefner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taylor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hefner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hefner shoots in looking for a takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl out of it but Hefner keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Taylor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hefner moves out of range as Taylor strikes.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Hefner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Hefner scores a takedown into full mount!
Taylor is trying desperately to improve position.
Taylor is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taylor in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Taylor really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hefner with the ground and pound from mount.
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!
Hefner punishing his opponent with strikes.
Taylor keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hefner looking to secure an arm triangle but Taylor defends it well.
Hefner looking to finish Taylor with some ground and pound. This is bad for Taylor!
Hefner wants to finish this one by submission but Taylor is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hefner.
Taylor is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor is working hard here to advance position.
Hefner dominating with strikes here.
Hefner is landing with some decent strikes but Taylor is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Ryan Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
Hefner is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Taylor has managed to free his arm - good work.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
Taylor 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.
Hefner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner postures up.
Hefner pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get 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!
Hefner is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Taylor defends it well.
Taylor gets back to full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hefner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Taylor trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hugh Hefner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hefner.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hefner.
Hefner scores with a shot to the body.
Hefner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Taylor tries a low kick but Hefner avoids it.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hefner throws a leg kick that misses.
Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Horrible takedown by Hefner or perhaps it was just good defense by Taylor which made him look bad.
Taylor works over Hefner's head and body with a nice combination.
Taylor leaves Hefner with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ryan Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hugh Hefner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hefner looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Hefner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Taylor working the head with strikes.
Taylor throws an elbow but Hefner slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hefner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Hefner taking a bit of punishment here - Taylor scoring with strikes.
Hefner is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Taylor working the ground and pound from side control.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hefner manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hefner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Taylor striking from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is pressing down on Hefner's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hefner pushing down on Taylor's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Taylor tries to roll over but Hefner keeps him under control.
Hefner winds up and cracks Taylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Hefner from controlling successfully.
Hefner scoring with punches to the head and body.
Taylor is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Hefner regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hefner had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Taylor defends it easily.
Hefner 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.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor throws a strike but Hefner rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Taylor is trying to keep Hefner in close.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Hefner controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hefner pushes down on Taylor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hefner throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hefner is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hefner working over Taylor with some ground and pound. Taylor looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Hefner is looking for a kimura here.
Hefner prevents Taylor from improving his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor trying to control but Hefner postures up.
Taylor is looking to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ryan Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Taylor 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 Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:28
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ryan Taylor!
Ryan Taylor took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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energy
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hype
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