PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taqor Narimanbeyov (ranked 3367 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Giovanni Santos (ranked 405 p4p, 442 weight class). Narimanbeyov comes into the arena with Heiwa Sanka blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!

Narimanbeyov
vs
Santos

197 cm
20
225
2 - 3 - 0

200 cm
22
220
1 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

Conviction
BANZAI NUTRITION

BANZAI NUTRITION

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taqor Narimanbeyov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Giovanni Santos!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Narimanbeyov.

It looks like Giovanni Santos has been cut.
Santos on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Santos tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Narimanbeyov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Santos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big left from Narimanbeyov misses.
Santos slips a jab and a cross from Narimanbeyov.
Narimanbeyov throws a nice looking combination but Santos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Santos tries to clinch but Narimanbeyov moves out of range.
Narimanbeyov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Narimanbeyov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Santos's hands.
Narimanbeyov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Narimanbeyov swings widly with a right hand
and Santos counters with a one-two to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Narimanbeyov throws a hook but Santos avoids it easily.
Narimanbeyov connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Narimanbeyov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Narimanbeyov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Santos is looking for the big counter here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Narimanbeyov. Santos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Narimanbeyov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Santos under the eye.
Narimanbeyov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santos counters with a series of strikes. Narimanbeyov will be more careful next time no doubt.
Santos is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Narimanbeyov Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Santos is out cold, face down on the mat!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Taqor Narimanbeyov!