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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Distefano (ranked 5326 p4p, 4771 weight class) and Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov (ranked 541 p4p, 511 weight class). Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eric Distefano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown but Distefano shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Taymorkhanov clinches up with Distefano and pushes him back against the cage.
Distefano working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Taymorkhanov is working for takedown but Distefano is calmly controlling the position for now.
Taymorkhanov is trying to stall.
Distefano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Taymorkhanov backwards.
It looks like Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov has been cut.
Distefano breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taymorkhanov misses with a takedown
and Distefano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Eric Distefano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdulrashid Taymorkhanov.
Distefano scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Distefano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Taymorkhanov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Taymorkhanov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Taymorkhanov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taymorkhanov 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.
Good exchange - Distefano coming out on top.
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!
Distefano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taymorkhanov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Taymorkhanov looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taymorkhanov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Distefano as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Distefano was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Distefano connects with a superb combination that knocks Taymorkhanov out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Distefano before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Taymorkhanov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Eric Distefano!
Eric Distefano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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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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