PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and normal guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Taylor
vs
guy

180 cm
19
160 lbs
2 - 6 - 0

185 cm
19
177 lbs
4 - 2 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Myles Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, normal guy!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
guy lands a head kick!

It looks like Myles Taylor has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
guy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
guy throws and low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
guy displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Taylor cracks guy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taylor walks into a straight right hand from guy.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as guy sprawls well. guy wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Taylor gets slowly back to his feet.
A head kick misses from guy.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor tries to clinch up but guy circles away and keeps his distance.
guy scoring well with a low kick there.
guy cracks Taylor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor tries to bum rush guy with a series of wild strikes but guy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

guy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Taylor is trying to defend but guy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like guy is going to stand back up.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
guy is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
guy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Taylor tries to roll over but guy keeps him under control.
Still in half guard, guy seems content to control.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor throws a series of punches but guy avoids them all with ease.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A head kick misses from guy.

guy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
guy tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
guy looks gassed!
Taylor tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but guy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Taylor is not content to let guy control the position.
Taylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor wants to improve his position but guy is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Taylor misses with a takedown
and guy counters with a left and a right that stings Taylor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
guy slaps away a takedown attempt from Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Taylor with a poor takedown
and guy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.

guy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
guy sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but guy is one step ahead there.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing guy from controlling successfully.
guy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Taylor is looking to stand back up but guy counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Taylor.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. guy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor works his way to full guard. Good work.
Taylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Taylor trying to control the position.
guy preventing the sweep.
Taylor striking off his back but it's not causing guy any problems.

guy stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Myles Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor tries to clinch up
and guy makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taylor really felt that one!
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but guy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably

and guy counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

normal guy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Myles Taylor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Taylor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Taylor tries for a takedown but guy circles away easily

and guy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

guy breaks the clinch.
Taylor has his takedown stuffed
and Taylor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Taylor darts in trying to clinch
and guy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for guy.
guy throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taylor.

Taylor is rocked!
Taylor looks for the body kick but guy saw that one coming.

guy clinches.
Taylor wants to get back to striking at distance but guy won't allow it.
Taylor wants to break free but guy has control.

guy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control here.
Taylor is trying to get back to full guard.
guy trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
guy sitting and controlling from the half guard.
guy wants to pass the guard but Taylor is defending well.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
guy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and guy counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
guy scores with a hook to the body. Taylor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
guy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but guy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
normal guy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor.
Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Myles Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Taylor moves into the clinch.
Taylor wants to break the clinch but can't.
Taylor is trying to break free.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.

guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor lands a nice looking kick to the body. guy takes a step back to recover.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt - guy sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

guy clinches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

guy successfully pulls guard.
Taylor won't allow guy to get back to his feet.
guy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Taylor is one step ahead there.
Taylor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Taylor slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Taylor grinds an elbow into guy's temple.
guy can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor trying to control the action but guy is working from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because guy is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
guy stops Taylor from passing to mount.
guy taking punishment in the form of punches.
guy tries to escape but Taylor is in control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably

and guy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
guy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Taylor.
guy wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Taylor tries to circle away but guy has him pinned against the ropes.
Taylor tries to break free but guy pushes him back against the ropes.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. guy smiles and moves away.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

normal guy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Myles Taylor's cut.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Taylor misses with a few strikes there.
guy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
guy lands with a straight right. Taylor didn't see that one coming.
Taylor shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. guy defends it nicely.
Taylor fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
guy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
guy misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Taylor misses with a combination
and guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Taylor. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Taylor fails with the takedown

and guy counters with a shoot takedown. Taylor fights it but they end up in guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Myles Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
guy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
guy wants to stand and escape but Taylor is having none of it.
Taylor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Taylor wants to control from the top but guy keeps moving.
guy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but guy is retaining full guard.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

guy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but guy postures up.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking for a sweep. Not yet Taylor, not yet.

Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
guy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taylor shoots in for a takedown but guy shows good takedown defense.

guy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

Taylor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. guy is aware though and is defending well.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
guy would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
guy trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
guy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
guy stopping the sweep attempt from Taylor.
Taylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. guy manages to get himself to full guard.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. guy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Taylor sitting in guard here, content to control.
guy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as guy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Myles Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Taylor throws a combination that misses
and guy counters with a series of strikes. Taylor will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taylor misses with a combination
and guy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Taylor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Taylor lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as guy backs up against the ropes.

guy shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!
guy is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor regains full guard. Nicely done.

Taylor is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
normal guy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

guy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Taylor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, guy has managed to get both his arms back between Taylor's legs - danger averted.

And that's the end of the fight!
normal guy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well guy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... normal guy!