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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Donde (ranked 2003 p4p, 2759 weight class) and Braylin Timmon (ranked 205 p4p, 273 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Raymond Donde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Braylin Timmon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ben Hemmingworth and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timmon clinches with his opponent.
Donde has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timmon after a bit of a struggle.
Donde wants a takedown but no success here.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Timmon is stalling here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Timmon.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Raymond Donde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timmon tries to clinch there but Donde circles away.
Donde tries to counter with a takedown but Timmon is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timmon moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Timmon moves into the clinch.
Donde wants a takedown.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde being controlled against the cage.
Timmon prevents the takedown attempt.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timmon slowing the pace effectively.
Donde wants to take the fight to the mat but Timmon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is looking to take this one to the mat.
Donde changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Timmon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Donde doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Timmon there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Timmon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donde showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A left and a right from Timmon both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Raymond Donde has been cut.
Timmon instigates a clinch.
Donde is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Timmon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Timmon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Donde tries for a takedown but Timmon manages to get underhooks.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timmon is pressed up against the cage. Donde has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Timmon down to the mat. Timmon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Timmon scores with a body shot.
Braylin Timmon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Timmon lands with an uppercut that bounces Donde off the cage and back into range.
Timmon throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Donde shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Timmon defends it nicely.
Timmon darts in trying to clinch
so Donde counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Donde is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donde is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Timmon is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Timmon has escaped and now he's on top!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Timmon would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Donde is working an open guard so Timmon takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Timmon throws a nice looking combination but Donde bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid body kick from Timmon.
Braylin Timmon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Timmon throws a head kick that Donde semi-blocks.
Timmon closes the distance and pushes Donde back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Braylin Timmon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raymond Donde's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Donde drops his hands momentarily and Timmon takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Timmon pushes Donde up against the cage in a clinch.
Donde is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Donde goes for a takedown attempt but Timmon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Timmon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Donde takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Donde is rocked!
Timmon looks to land a combination but Donde avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Timmon.
Timmon shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Donde eats them both and turns towards Timmon to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Oh Donde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donde avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Timmon throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donde dodges the punch combination from Timmon.
Donde appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Donde takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Timmon has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Timmon drops Donde with a naaaaasty hook - Donde is in real trouble here! Timmon dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Braylin Timmon!
An out of breath and clearly excited Braylin Timmon thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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