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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tatjaana Rakopaljaana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nonito Donaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rakopaljaana's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Juno, VilleGalle, Jare, Matinpoika - Urheiluhullu . Donaire has chosen Filipino Flash - Nump as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
6 - 5 - 0 |
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168 cm
19
149 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tatjaana Rakopaljaana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nonito Donaire!
The judges for this bout are , and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donaire leaves Rakopaljaana with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rakopaljaana misses with an uppercut. Donaire saw that one coming.
Donaire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Donaire wants it to stay on the feet.
Rakopaljaana fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatjaana Rakopaljaana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Rakopaljaana.
Rakopaljaana slips under a jab.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch but Donaire moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rakopaljaana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rakopaljaana throws a shot from downtown. Donaire moves away and avoids it.
Rakopaljaana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rakopaljaana lands with a nice body punch.
Rakopaljaana looks to throw the jab but Donaire is out of range.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a double leg but Donaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rakopaljaana throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Donaire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Rakopaljaana is in Donaire's guard.
Donaire keeping moving, preventing Rakopaljaana from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Donaire is keeping the position for now.
Rakopaljaana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Donaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rakopaljaana is controlling him.
Rakopaljaana is looking to work some ground and pound but Donaire has wrist control.
Rakopaljaana wants to pass the guard but Donaire is keeping the position.
Rakopaljaana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Donaire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to control from the top but Donaire keeps moving.
Donaire is looking to stand up but Rakopaljaana isn't so interested in that idea.
Donaire really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rakopaljaana. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Tatjaana Rakopaljaana has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Rakopaljaana moves away from the strike by Donaire.
Rakopaljaana closes the distance and clinches up with Donaire, looking for a takedown. Rakopaljaana pushes Donaire against the cage but Donaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rakopaljaana scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Donaire as he avoids it easily.
Donaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana wants to clinch.
Rakopaljaana misses with a shot to the body
and Donaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Nonito Donaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rakopaljaana fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rakopaljaana shoots and misses
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donaire throws a hook to the side of Rakopaljaana's head but Rakopaljaana sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rakopaljaana misses with a takedown
and Donaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nonito Donaire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rakopaljaana tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Donaire swivels and escapes.
Rakopaljaana swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Donaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Rakopaljaana shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Donaire as he jumps to the side.
Rakopaljaana misses with a shot to the body
and Donaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rakopaljaana shoots in looking for a takedown. Donaire tries to sprawl out of it but Rakopaljaana keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Donaire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tatjaana Rakopaljaana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Donaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rakopaljaana under the eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rakopaljaana has his takedown stuffed
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Donaire.
Donaire dips to his left and cracks Rakopaljaana with an uppercut!
Donaire lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rakopaljaana doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Donaire counters with a straight right hand.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch up
and Donaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rakopaljaana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Donaire.
Donk. Donaire catches Rakopaljaana right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Donaire as Rakopaljaana shoots in.
Rakopaljaana misses with an uppercut.
Nonito Donaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rakopaljaana throws a hook to the side of Donaire's head but Donaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rakopaljaana throws out the jab.
Rakopaljaana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Rakopaljaana's head.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rakopaljaana throws a predictable looking body shot
and Rakopaljaana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rakopaljaana, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rakopaljaana misses with a takedown attempt
and Donaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch
and Donaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rakopaljaana throws an overhand right that lands on Donaire's shoulder, as Donaire tries to avoid the shot.
Rakopaljaana fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rakopaljaana misses with a takedown attempt
and Donaire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rakopaljaana is rocked!
Rakopaljaana tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Donaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rakopaljaana thinking.
Oh Rakopaljaana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rakopaljaana misses with a body punch
and Donaire counters with a big right hand! Oh Rakopaljaana is in trouble here! Donaire follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nonito Donaire!
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hype
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pop
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