PBP Commentary

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

Avery
vs
Tajko

174 cm
26
157 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

190 cm
27
155 lbs
2 - 10 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Powerful

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Avery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Taako Tajko!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tajko has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Taako Tajko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Avery throws a nice looking combination but Tajko bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery is looking for a counter combo.
Tajko tries for a takedown but Avery circles away easily
and Avery counters with a straight right hand.
Avery throws a series of punches but Tajko avoids them all with ease.
Avery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Some wild striking there from Avery.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avery misses with the combination.
Avery throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tyson Avery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Taako Tajko.
Tajko tries to score a power double leg takedown but Avery sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tajko somewhat.
We've been hearing reports that Avery has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tajko dodges the punch combination from Avery.
Avery scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tajko tries for a takedown but Avery circles away easily
and Avery counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avery slaps away a takedown attempt from Tajko, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Avery lands a jab.
Tajko fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Avery avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Avery was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Avery leaves Tajko with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Avery moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.

Tajko is rocked!
Avery scores with a three punch combo!
Tajko is still on wobbly legs! Can Avery finish him?

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tajko shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Avery as he jumps to the side.
Avery seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tajko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Avery.
Tajko looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Tajko looks to move away, Avery throws a big counter combo but Tajko just gets out of the way.
Avery closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Tajko out cold! Tajko corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tyson Avery!