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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Hall (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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243 lbs
32 - 15 - 0 |
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221 lbs
19 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jonathan Hall!
The judges for this bout are Fedor Mirinova, Dmitry Maklakov and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Takahashi avoids the head kick by Hall.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
Takahashi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hall at a distance.
Hall has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big right from Hall misses.
Takahashi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hall is able to avoid easily.
Takahashi wants to slow Hall down by chopping away at his legs.
Hall throws a wild body kick that Takahashi sees coming a mile off.
Takahashi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Takahashi ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Hall blocks the leg kick.
Hall tries to land a front kick but Takahashi steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Takahashi avoids a kick to the body.
Hall throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hall avoids a kick to the body.
Hall swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Takahashi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hall throws a low kick, looking for Takahashi's leg but Takahashi calmly moves out of range.
Takahashi checks the leg kick.
Hall misses with a few strikes there.
Ethelbart Takahashi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Hall saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi moves out of range as Hall throws a body kick.
Takahashi slips a straight right by Hall.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hall.
Hall misses with an uppercut. Takahashi saw that one coming.
Hall stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Takahashi.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hall misses with a head kick.
Hall getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hall throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Takahashi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hall.
Hall throws a low kick but Takahashi moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Takahashi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hall moves out of range of the leg kick from Takahashi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Takahashi, right into the meat.
Takahashi needs to keep his hands up - Hall had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takahashi. Hall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hall has a takedown stuffed.
Nice uppercut there from Takahashi.
It looks like Jonathan Hall has been cut.
Takahashi scores with a jab to the head.
Takahashi misses with a low kick.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Takahashi sprawls well.
Takahashi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
and Takahashi counters with an outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takahashi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hall will feel that in the morning.
Takahashi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall misses with a body shot.
Takahashi connects with a solid leg kick.
Takahashi moves out of range of the body kick.
Hall fails to land with a series of punches.
Takahashi tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.
Takahashi throws a low kick but Hall avoids it.
Takahashi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall looks winded!
Takahashi works Hall's body with a nice hook.
Hall throws a leg kick but Takahashi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi looks to score with a jab to the body but Hall is just out of range.
Takahashi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hall tries to bum rush Takahashi with a series of wild strikes but Takahashi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Takahashi misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hall avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Takahashi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hall's calf.
A head kick misses from Hall.
Takahashi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hall is rocked!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hall is still on wobbly legs! Can Takahashi finish him?
Takahashi thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Hall leaves his chin hanging out and Takahashi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Hall crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ethelbart Takahashi!
After winning the bout, Ethelbart Takahashi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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