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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lorenzo Bataglia (ranked 1902 p4p, 4401 weight class) and Kebab Thinkshisfunny (ranked 116 p4p, 220 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 cm
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lorenzo Bataglia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kebab Thinkshisfunny!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Felipe Paraventi and Leandro Rodrigues.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bataglia scores with a nice head shot.
Bataglia throws a series of punches but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thinkshisfunny takes one on the button.
A left lands for Bataglia.
Bataglia cracks Thinkshisfunny with a good jab.
Bataglia tries to bum rush Thinkshisfunny with a series of wild strikes but Thinkshisfunny uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bataglia jabs Thinkshisfunny to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lorenzo Bataglia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thinkshisfunny ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thinkshisfunny moves away from the strike by Bataglia.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bataglia throws a jab when Thinkshisfunny was well out of range.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia digs a good body shot into Thinkshisfunny's ribs.
Bataglia missing with a left hand there. Thinkshisfunny was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Bataglia misses.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bataglia, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bataglia.
Bataglia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thinkshisfunny takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bataglia fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bataglia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lorenzo Bataglia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Thinkshisfunny slips a straight right by Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thinkshisfunny in his tracks.
Bataglia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bataglia misses with a shot to the body
and Thinkshisfunny decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bataglia's guard.
Thinkshisfunny being controlled here momentarily.
Thinkshisfunny throwing strikes from guard but Bataglia blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that round.
That's time! Bataglia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A slow jab from Bataglia misses its intended target.
Bataglia is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Thinkshisfunny keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bataglia.
Bataglia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Bataglia has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bataglia tests Thinkshisfunny's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab.
Bataglia lands with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bataglia scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lorenzo Bataglia is winning the standup battle so far.
Thinkshisfunny needs to keep his hands up - Bataglia had a free shot at his head there.
Bataglia throws a body punch but Thinkshisfunny moves out of range.
Thinkshisfunny with the counter takedown but Bataglia avoids it easily.
Bataglia lands with a cross.
Bataglia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thinkshisfunny can do to turn this around?
Bataglia connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Thinkshisfunny's hands.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bataglia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia throws a right and a left that Thinkshisfunny avoids nicely.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A punch lands to the side of Thinkshisfunny 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bataglia takes a swing at Thinkshisfunny's ribcage but misses.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands with a nice body punch.
Bataglia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thinkshisfunny.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bataglia lands a nice looking body shot.
Bataglia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bataglia uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Bataglia does it's job there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Bataglia misses the target.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
And Thinkshisfunny tries to counter it with a takedown but Bataglia pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bataglia lands a head shot.
Bataglia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Thinkshisfunny. Thinkshisfunny circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bataglia rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thinkshisfunny counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Thinkshisfunny.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenzo Bataglia dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bataglia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Thinkshisfunny slips under a jab from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Thinkshisfunny drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bataglia looks to score with a jab to the body but Thinkshisfunny is just out of range.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thinkshisfunny avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bataglia misses with a body shot.
Thinkshisfunny changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bataglia thuds his right hand into Thinkshisfunny's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bataglia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thinkshisfunny was well out of range. Poor timing from Bataglia.
Bataglia connects with a single shot there.
Bataglia scores with a hook.
Bataglia misses with a looping right.
Thinkshisfunny tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia misses with a series of wild punches.
Thinkshisfunny drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bataglia defends it well.
Nice body punch from Bataglia.
Thinkshisfunny moves out of range of the strikes.
Kebab Thinkshisfunny has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A lazy left from Bataglia finds it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bataglia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bataglia works Thinkshisfunny's body with a nice hook.
Thinkshisfunny has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thinkshisfunny there as he acknowledges the shot.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Bataglia getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Bataglia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thinkshisfunny's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bataglia connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thinkshisfunny scrambles back to his feet.
Thinkshisfunny takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bataglia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice jab there from Bataglia.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bataglia throws a hook but Thinkshisfunny blocks it.
Lorenzo Bataglia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bataglia ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lorenzo Bataglia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bataglia, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Thiago Cunha scores the fight 30:26
Judge Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 30:26
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lorenzo Bataglia!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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