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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 4583 p4p, 4804 weight class) and Ragnar Fialkowska (ranked 391 p4p, 411 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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4 - 6 - 0 |
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ragnar Fialkowska!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fialkowska scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Fialkowska changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Taylor takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Fialkowska.
Fialkowska scores with a nice strike.
Fialkowska pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Taylor back to the cage. Fialkowska follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor dodges the punch combination from Fialkowska.
Taylor with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fialkowska counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fialkowska lands a slapping body shot.
Fialkowska scores with a nice right hand.
Fialkowska lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Fialkowska throws a nice looking combination but Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fialkowska.
Donk. Fialkowska catches Taylor right on the button with a cross.
Fialkowska scores with a jab to the body.
Fialkowska is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Taylor rather than just go for the knockout.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fialkowska looks to land a combination but Taylor avoids it well.
Fialkowska rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fialkowska darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fialkowska fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taylor takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fialkowska shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Taylor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fialkowska doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Taylor is tightening it up a little... Fialkowska has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Fialkowska reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Fialkowska taps out! Nice BJJ there by Taylor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Taylor!
An out of breath John Taylor thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
72% |
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