PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Taako Tajko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacob Delerimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jacob Delerimo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Tajko
vs
Delerimo

190 cm
25
155 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

175 cm
27
155 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Taako Tajko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jacob Delerimo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tajko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Delerimo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tajko somewhat.
Tajko misses with a takedown attempt
and Delerimo counters with a three punch combo that has Tajko backing up. Tajko nods at Delerimo to acknowledge the strikes.
Tajko darts in looking for a takedown but Delerimo gets double underhooks and turns Tajko into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taako Tajko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tajko with a poor takedown
and Delerimo counters with a series of strikes. Tajko will be more careful next time no doubt.
Tajko tries for a takedown but Delerimo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tajko misses with a takedown attempt
and Delerimo counters with a three punch combo that has Tajko backing up. Tajko nods at Delerimo to acknowledge the strikes.
Delerimo stalks Tajko and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tajko's face. Tajko staggers backwards, shaken.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tajko looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Delerimo is fending him off so far but Tajko persists. Nope, Delerimo circles away and we're back to standing.
As Tajko backs off Delerimo throws a huge counter combo but Tajko manages to avoid it all.
Tajko slips a jab and a cross from Delerimo.
Delerimo misses with a series of wild punches.
Tajko tried to counter with a leg kick but Delerimo avoided it.
Tajko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tajko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Delerimo.
Delerimo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tajko.
Tajko shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Delerimo counters with a two punch combo.
Tajko is breathing heavily.
Tajko doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Delerimo counters with a two punch combo.
Tajko dives in and grabs Delerimo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Delerimo pushes down on Tajko's head and hops out.
Jacob Delerimo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A nice combination there by Delerimo.

Tajko is rocked!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delerimo throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Tajko colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Delerimo as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Tajko is left battered and dazed whilst Delerimo and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacob Delerimo!