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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tat Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeo Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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175 cm
18
155 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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165 cm
27
145 lbs
3 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter striker
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined |
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tat Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeo Warren! The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Warren shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Warren stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor. Taylor is controlling Warren's posture. Warren won't allow Taylor to sweep him here. Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Tat Taylor wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. A bone on bone clash there as Warren blocks the leg kick.
Warren looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Taylor! Taylor is trying desperately to improve position. Warren looks gassed! Taylor tries to lock up and control but Warren gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Taylor can't escape the position.
Warren wants to control the action but instead Taylor gets a body lock and reverses into Warren's guard! Nice work!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Warren keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully. Taylor wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position. Warren can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Taylor is controlling the pace.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Warren is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Warren wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tat Taylor just wasn't active enough. Taylor scores a takedown into full mount! Taylor working the ground and pound effectively.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taylor landing strikes from the mount. Taylor with a couple of short strikes. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Warren is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round. Warren tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Warren is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him? Taylor dominating with strikes here. Taylor knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Warren on the ground. Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning. Taylor landing punches. Taylor looking to control and managing it successfully. Taylor postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Warren in real trouble here! The ref calls for Warren to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tat Taylor!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
47% |
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