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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Donatello Battista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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204 cm
25
272 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
25
214 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Determined |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Donatello Battista! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jimmy Taylor! The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Matheus Silva.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Taylor staying out of range there. Taylor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Donatello Battista has been cut. Battista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taylor. Battista throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily. Battista avoids the head kick by Taylor.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Battista saw it coming and moves away.
Battista shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Taylor moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Battista goes down! Can Taylor finish him!?
Battista is rocked! Taylor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. This has been an exciting period of action! Taylor loads up on a big left hand. Battista felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Taylor looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Battista can't hide his disappointment, as Taylor celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jimmy Taylor! In his post fight interview, Jimmy Taylor started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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
100% |
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