Taylor Swift has this crowd in the palm of her hand, they love her. She waves to her fans and then blows kisses to them. I think everyone loves this American fighter. The crowd start chanting, "Taylor...Taylor...Taylor". Taylor Swift lifts her fists into the air and encourages the crowd to make more noise. She seems supremely confident tonight. Sanna Marin appears calm in her corner. This skilled Finnish fighter looks confident. "I'm ready for this fight! Let's go!" This is the first time these two have meet inside the cage. Taylor is the favourite by the betting sites on the Internet. Sanna Marin comes with a 4 fight winning streak. The referee of the bout is Toccara Jones. ========================================= Round 1 ========================================= Sanna has some choice words for her opponent, "Hey, Taylor Swift! I'm talking to you. Listen up. Badass Barbies sucks! You suck! I'm gonna fuck your shit up! Yeah, you suck. You dumb cow." Solid low kick from Sanna Marin. For sure that had to hurt! Full credit to Taylor if she can keep going after receiving that. A bunch of leg kicks from Sanna Marin. All those kicks are blocked by Taylor. Sanna gets sloppy and Taylor Swift tries to take advantage... Taylor Swift launches a rapid series of punches... That one glances off Sanna's arms. Taylor Swift steps forward... Sanna catches her with an uppercut to the face! That will leave a bruise on her cheek! Taylor Swift moves forward and launches a low kick. Sanna blocks that like a pro. Taylor misses a step and Sanna sees an opportunity to counter her... Sanna Marin moves forward looking for some action. She surprises Taylor with double overhooks! Taylor Swift tries a high kick! High risk move! Sanna blocks. Wow, that could have finished this match. The clock says 1:00 in the 1 round Nice punches from Sanna Marin. Taylor staggers backwards, she's in trouble. Sanna wants to finish this and continues launching bombs! Sanna Marin moves forward looking for some action. Sanna shows some wrestling skills as she puts her opponent in a double overhook! It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Taylor Swift flicks her head around as she clinches with Sanna Marin. Not so smart, Sanna is looking to grab hold of that curly blonde hair and pull on it. Sanna gets a tight hold on Taylor's hair and gives it a huge tug. Taylor squeals in pain! The clock says 1:35 in the 1 round Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Sanna slightly pushes Taylor into the fence and tries to calm down the action. Toccara Jones sees a lack of activity in the clinch and separates the fighters. "Come on ladies, you're here to fight not hug." Taylor Swift's mind is definitely in this fight. She sees an opening and delivers a big right hand... Wow! Sanna's going to have a headache after that one. Taylor Swift goes in with a looping right hand while Sanna Marin jumps back and jabs. Taylor only hits air and the subsequent exchange is fruitless. Sanna Marin's corner men are yelling for her to escape from the ground. Taylor Swift can totally finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding given half the chance. Sanna has got to find a way out now! Taylor takes a few seconds to recover her breath...a river of sweat running between her breasts. Taylor Swift is swinging for the fences! BANG! Oh My God! A hit that almost breaks Sanna's jaw! Taylor Swift moves forward and launches a low kick. Sanna blocks that like a pro. Sanna Marin jumps over Taylor and tries to grapple. Sanna pushes Taylor against the cage in a plum position! We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Taylor Swift pushes Sanna Marin against the fence and begins a relentless combination of punches. The crowd is on its feet! Sanna tries to block Taylor's punches...she just succeeds. Sanna tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Sanna Marin pushes off of Taylor Swift and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots! Taylor stumbles backwards but Sanna chases her and continues the rain of blows! Sanna Marin pushes away Taylor Swift, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Taylor Swift stumbles backwards and Sanna Marin circles to get the center of the cage. The clock says 3:05 in the 1 round Taylor Swift throws a lazy punch towards Sanna Marin's belly. Sanna steps away and the punch attempt fails. Taylor Swift jumps over Sanna and tries to grapple. Taylor pushes Sanna against the cage in a plum position! Sanna Marin pushes away Taylor Swift, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Taylor Swift stumbles backwards and Sanna Marin circles to get the center of the cage. Good looking front kick from Taylor Swift... It connects and Sanna stumbles backwards... A very hard blow to Sanna Marin's mid-section. That hit her with full force and has winded her. She seems hurt, I can see her eyes watering. Yes, she's on the verge of crying. Taylor Swift leans forwards and tries to grapple with Sanna Marin. Sanna wants to maintain the distance and ducks that one. The clock says 3:35 in the 1 round Several good body shots from Taylor Swift... They're landing on Sanna. Bang, bang, bang. Taylor seems hesitant, it's as if she is happy to give the initiative to her opponent. Taylor Swift decides to launch some tentative punches... Sanna takes the best of a brief punching exchange. Taylor Swift launches a flurry of punches... She only manages to land glancing blows. This isn't good for Sanna! The Finnish fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Taylor Swift looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sanna Marin's punches. Sanna is on the receiving end of a great combo by Taylor. Oh no! Sanna will not be in the People Magazine Best Looking list now! Her Right cheek has taken some brutal punishment. Sanna Marin throws a body kick. Blocked by Taylor. You have to admire her ability to blocks those kicks. Here comes a punch to the guts from Taylor Swift. Sanna Marin looks to defend... Sanna has avoided that attack, she looks intently at Taylor. I think Taylor was planning something dirty there. The clock says 4:25 in the 1 round Taylor Swift decides to launch some tentative punches... Taylor takes the best of a brief punching exchange. There's a low kick by Sanna Marin, helping to maintain her distance. Crack! That hits Taylor's ankle. The clock says 4:45 in the 1 round Taylor Swift tries a middle kick. Her leg shooting out... Sanna blocks and steps away. Taylor gets sloppy and Sanna Marin tries to take advantage... A high kick from Sanna Marin, her smooth leg shooting out. Terrible attempt! She misses badly. Sanna slips and falls! Taylor's laughing at her! Taylor is standing while Sanna is on the ground on her back. Taylor Swift looks down at Sanna Marin, she has a nasty look in her eyes...Oh my! Taylor raises her foot and stomps towards Sanna's crotch! Sanna rolls away...just in time as Taylor's foot stamps down on the canvas. That was a narrow escape! Sanna tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Sanna tries to stand up! Yes...she's now on her feet. Sanna staggers back to her feet again. The 5' 6" fighter looks ready to go again. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Toccara Jones tells the fighters to go to their corners. This round is clearly for Taylor. ========================================= Round 2 ========================================= Taylor Swift decides to launch some tentative punches... Sanna launches a couple of jabs that are answered by Taylor with a stiff cross! Solid exchange! Yeow! It looks like Taylor's Nose is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. This isn't good for Taylor! The American fighter is in pain and spilling a lot of blood. Sanna Marin moves forward and tries a Superman punch! She's committing everything with this kind of attack. Bang! That crushes Taylor's face and maybe her hopes of winning this fight! The smile on Sanna's face is priceless. Taylor Swift looks for angles as she throws a few jabs that are countered by Sanna Marin's punches. Both fighters are wildly hitting the air! Sanna Marin's looking to close the range with Taylor Swift and tries to grapple... Oh baby, that's a nice move. Sanna shoves herself over her opponent and secures a single collar tie. The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. Taylor Swift is controlling the clinch and launches a vicious knee! She was aiming at Sanna's face, but her move is blocked. Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. A series of strikes has forced Taylor Swift against the cage. Without delay Sanna Marin charges forward with a flying knee! Knee versus face! What an impact!!! If not for the cage Taylor would have been sent flying! The clock says 1:20 in the 2 round The fighters are clinching. This is as close together as their bodies can get. Insane action here! Taylor Swift has fists full of Sanna Marin's hair and is looking to inflict some pain! Sanna's smart enough to escape from Taylor. She runs her fingers through her hair, "Leave my hair alone! I just had it styled!" Toccara Jones separates the fighters. She gets between them, forcing some space and looks at both of them before telling them to continue fighting. Sanna Marin goes in with a looping right hand while Taylor Swift jumps back and jabs. Taylor seems staggered and Sanna runs in to capitalize with a bunch of jabs and crosses. Taylor Swift tries a nice one-two combination. That gets blocked. Taylor clumsily fails here and it's time for Sanna to fight back... Good movement from Sanna Marin...she's looking like a professional out there. Sanna's moving in to strike and moving away afterwards. This is classic MMA tactical fighting. Taylor's Right eye is bruised after the punishment she's received! She may just have to kiss that cover shoot goodbye. Oh My! That is a nasty cut on Taylor's Right eye. Taylor Swift wants this win. She unleashes a mighty kick. It's a miss! Taylor's opponent is now looking to counter... Taylor Swift's one of those women capable of pounding you into oblivion! She can beat the clothes right off you and pound on your tits until they're black and blue. Solid kick to the leg from Taylor Swift. Sanna checks it and positions herself. Sanna is trying to counter now... Taylor Swift attempts to get inside Sanna Marin... Sanna fires a low kick and it hits. That'll teach Taylor! Solid kick to the leg from Sanna Marin. Oh man! That visibly pains Taylor. Tears may be welling in her eyes! Taylor Swift moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Sanna pushes Taylor and keeps the fight at striking range. Taylor Swift throws a lazy punch towards Sanna Marin's belly. Sanna steps away and the punch attempt fails. Taylor clumsily fails here and it's time for Sanna to fight back... Solid low kick from Sanna Marin. For sure that had to hurt! Full credit to Taylor if she can keep going after receiving that. Taylor has hyper-extended her leg! Such a common injury in this day and age. The clock says 2:55 in the 2 round Sanna Marin moves forward, she's looking for some grappling action. Sanna has her opponent in a text book double collar thai clinch! Taylor Swift doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sanna Marin's embrace and tries to move away. Sanna Marin pushes Taylor Swift forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Sanna Marin is in good position and is looking to change levels for the takedown... Sanna catches an ankle and Taylor is tripped to the mat! The clock says 3:15 in the 2 round Sanna Marin is in closed guard over Taylor. Sanna Marin struggles on the ground and tries to break Taylor Swift's guard... Sanna's in Taylor's open guard now. Nice work from Sanna. Sanna Marin is in open guard over Taylor. Sanna Marin moves on the ground... Sanna cannot take any advantage on the ground. Sanna misses a step and Taylor sees an opportunity to counter her... Taylor Swift launches a few weak punches. Sanna blocks them effectively. Taylor needs to get more steam behind those hits. Sanna Marin is in open guard over Taylor. Taylor Swift launches a few punches to Sanna Marin's cheek from the guard. Sanna uses her head to cover the punches and presses her skull forward. Sanna is trying to counter now... Sanna tries to stand up! Yes...she's now on her feet. Referee Toccara Jones puts up her hands to stop the fight. She waits until both women are standing...and now she signals for them to continue. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Alice Springs Desert Park (Northern Territory, Australia) are cheering for the girls. Taylor Swift throws a low kick with her toned leg. Sanna blocks with ease, she's laughing at Taylor! Talk about arrogance. Sanna Marin's corner men are yelling for her to escape from the ground. Taylor Swift can totally finish a fight on the ground with some good pounding given half the chance. Sanna has got to find a way out now! Taylor Swift tries to grapple. Sanna moves aside, keeping the fight at striking range. Sanna Marin fakes a punch and launches herself over Taylor Swift. Great move by Sanna! She pushes Taylor under a troublesome thai clinch. The clock says 4:15 in the 2 round Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Taylor Swift pushes off of Sanna Marin and starts launching a flurry of hooks and body shots! Sanna stumbles backwards but Taylor chases her and continues the rain of blows! The clock says 4:25 in the 2 round It's breast to breast action here. Both fighters are holding each other close. Brutal knees to Sanna Marin's face, followed by knees to the body. Taylor Swift is looking to make her pay! Sanna doesn't want to go down yet! She covers herself! Poorly executed technique from Taylor. Sanna looks to counter... Taylor Swift throws a combo... Sanna ducks under and catches her with a counter! Taylor swings again! And she's countered once more! Taylor is looking bad here! Yeow! It looks like Taylor's Chin is beginning to swell. But it doesn't seem to be concerning her at the moment. She's going to keep fighting. Sanna has inflicted a deep cut on Taylor's Chin. There's some blood coming from that wound. Sanna Marin fakes a punch and launches herself over Taylor Swift. Great move by Sanna! She pushes Taylor under a troublesome thai clinch. We're trading sweat here, folks. These two ladies are locked together in a clinch. Taylor Swift is a bloody mess! Sanna Marin has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Taylor is even thinking of fighting on. Taylor Swift fakes a few punches and tries a quick knee. Sanna blocks it and moves a step back. The clock says 4:55 in the 2 round Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Sanna Marin pushes away Taylor Swift, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Taylor Swift stumbles backwards and Sanna Marin circles to get the center of the cage. The buzzer sounds, marking the end of the round. Referee Toccara Jones tells the fighters to go to their corners. I can't give the advantage to either fighter in that round. ========================================= Round 3 ========================================= Brutal combination from Taylor Swift! Sanna moves aside and dodges. She refuses to be hit with that exchange. Sanna tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... High kick from Sanna Marin! Her legs look amazing! It connects! Taylor seems to be done! Taylor Swift continues to bleed from that cut. It could be affecting her vision. Referee Toccara Jones is watching that bleeding out of the corner of her eye, she may be looking at stopping this match soon. Sanna Marin moves forward looking for some action. She surprises Taylor with double overhooks! Taylor Swift is a bloody mess! Sanna Marin has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Taylor is even thinking of fighting on. Sanna Marin tries to take the action to her favourite field as she tries to grapple. Great move by Sanna as she pushes Taylor forward with double underhooks. Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. One, two, three! Sanna Marin doesn't stop launching those knees in the clinch! Devastating knees that land on Taylor's chin! That pop was heard throughout the arena! The crowd erupts! Close in action here. Both fighters are tied up in a clinch. Sanna Marin's absolutely terrifying with her power in the clinch and is violently punishing Taylor Swift with uppercuts! Nothing for Taylor to fear as she blocks nicely. Taylor Swift doesn't want to clinch as she ducks under Sanna Marin's embrace and tries to move away. Sanna Marin pushes Taylor Swift forward and doesn't allow her to break the clinch. Both girls are tied in a clinch. Their bodies pressed against each other. Sanna Marin pushes away Taylor Swift, she's trying to keep the fight at striking range. Taylor Swift stumbles backwards and Sanna Marin circles to get the center of the cage. Sanna Marin goes for a low kick... Faster than a blinking eye, she follows up with a high kick! It connects! Taylor is in trouble! Big trouble! Taylor Swift launches a furious hook! Sanna ducks under and pushes Taylor, she's creating some space. Poorly executed technique from Taylor. Sanna looks to counter... Sanna Marin tries a nice one-two combination. She scores! Oh, impressive indeed! Taylor has a nasty cut on her Right eye. Blood's seeping from that wound. This might be enough for the referee to end the fight. Tremendous strikes from Taylor Swift! Sanna blocks with confidence and skill. Text book defense. Taylor Swift launches a flurry of punches... Sanna slips out of danger. Taylor must concentrate if she wants to score some hits. Taylor misses a step and Sanna sees an opportunity to counter her... Sanna Marin leans forwards and tries to grapple with Taylor Swift. Sanna shows her clinching skills and grabs hold of Taylor. The two women now clinching and looking very hot. The clock says 1:50 in the 3 round Wow...can you imagine being between these two fighters? Both girls are really locked into this clinch. Taylor Swift grapples with Sanna Marin and tries an inner leg sweep. Sanna falls hard on the mat with Taylor on top of her. Just the position a girl like Taylor likes to be in! Taylor Swift is in closed guard over Sanna. Taylor Swift tries to escape from the closed guard. Taylor succeeds and she's now in open guard. She takes a second to breathe, her chest rising and falling. That was hard work for Taylor. The clock says 2:05 in the 3 round Taylor Swift is in open guard over Sanna. Taylor Swift tries to pass to half guard... Sanna's guard is too good and Taylor fails to pass. The clock says 2:10 in the 3 round Taylor Swift is in open guard over Sanna. Taylor Swift's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Sanna Marin smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Sanna breathes deeply while on the ground. She's gulping down huge mouthfuls of oxygen. The clock says 2:20 in the 3 round Taylor Swift is in open guard over Sanna. Taylor Swift tries to improve her position. She frees a leg. Taylor Swift is in half guard over Sanna. Taylor Swift is a bloody mess! Sanna Marin has really pulped her up. I'm amazed Taylor is even thinking of fighting on. Sanna Marin tries to close the guard. Sanna has managed to put Taylor Swift in closed guard. Taylor Swift is in closed guard over Sanna. Sanna is getting frustrated here, "Come on, slut. Get back up and fight me!" Sanna tries to get some advantage after her opponent misses a move... Taylor Swift's in closed guard, as Sanna Marin tries to roll on the ground. Nice reversal! Sanna's now in full mount over Taylor. Sanna Marin is in full mount over Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift is on the ground on top of Sanna Marin. She has her fingers all over Sanna's face. Sanna shakes her head and continues fighting on the ground. Sanna Marin is in full mount over Taylor Swift. Taylor Swift's bleeding heavily. She wants to fight on regardless, but Sanna Marin smells blood in the water and like a shark she will be looking to end this quickly. Taylor Swift launches a few weak punches. Sanna blocks them effectively. Taylor needs to get more steam behind those hits. Sanna is trying to counter now... Sanna Marin tries to keep her position. That look in her eye, I think she wants to begin a good pounding session... Sanna controls the situation despite Taylor's efforts of escaping from the full mount. The referee decides to stand up the fighters since there was not much action on the ground. The crowd appreciate her getting these girls back to their feet. Both fighters have climbed to their feet and they continue the fight standing. The fans at the Alice Springs Desert Park (Northern Territory, Australia) are cheering for the girls. The clock says 3:10 in the 3 round Taylor Swift launches a low kick. It gets blocked quickly. Sanna stopping that assault with ease. The clock says 3:20 in the 3 round Sanna Marin and Taylor Swift engage in a wild exchange of punches! Taylor is getting the best of the exchange. She's landing a few blows. Taylor Swift's face is covered in blood. She may be having problems seeing as she wipes the blood out of her eyes and then runs her bloodied fingers through her curly blonde hair. Solid jabs from Sanna Marin. Those are some nice punches. This is how you fight, pure and simple MMA punches. Sanna landed the knock out blow that she wanted! Taylor is down! Taylor has been absolutely destroyed here! A great victory for Sanna! And here is your winner...Sanna Marin! Marking her victory by KO (Jabs) at 3:39 Round 3! Well done! Statistics: Taylor Swift Punches 18/52 (35%) Kicks 1/10 (10%) Clinch strikes 4/23 (17%) Takedowns 0/0 (0%) GnP strikes 0/9 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 0/1 (0%) Damage caused 557,83 Clinch Damage 134,17 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 100 s Statistics: Sanna Marin Punches 30/39 (77%) Kicks 9/14 (64%) Clinch strikes 9/16 (56%) Takedowns 1/1 (100%) GnP strikes 0/0 (0%) Submissions 0/0 (0%) Clinch Attempts 1/1 (100%) Damage caused 2048,2 Clinch Damage 677,46 Ground Damage 0 Time on the ground 114 s Taylor Swift loses -71,52 ranking points after the fight. Sanna Marin wins 51,49 ranking points after the fight. What a huge upset! Sanna is the winner! I don't think she even knows it yet, the Finnish fighter seems bewildered! Not a bad show by Taylor Swift today. No doubt her hard core fans will be happy with her efforts. If she continues to show off her cleavage and her legs, I think she'll draw in even more fans. (237 points) There's no doubt that Sanna is not only a hot babe, but she can fight at the top of any league. She's a prime example of what this competition is all about. (339 points) Badass Barbies and The Stronger Sex should pay Taylor and Sanna extra just for the excitement they provide to the fans! Super fit bodies, amazing skills and looks that can kill. These girls have it all. 'Nuff said.