PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chasen Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Stevens
vs
Taylor

197 cm
18
187 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
22
189 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Intelligent

Bullshito Clothing

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 Las Vegas, Jason Stevens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chasen Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A thudding body kick lands there by Taylor!
Stevens misses with a series of wild punches.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Some wild striking there from Stevens.
Stevens throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Stevens misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stevens.
Stevens throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.
A big right from Stevens misses.
Stevens moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Stevens.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stevens really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Taylor slips a jab and a cross from Stevens.
Nice sprawl there from Stevens as Taylor shoots in.
Taylor fails to land the takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens misses with a few strikes there.

Taylor looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Stevens taking some punishment here, with Taylor in his half guard.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but Stevens defending well.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Stevens is in trouble now - Taylor has advanced to mount!
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Taylor lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Stevens hang on?
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
You get the feeling that Stevens really doesn't like being in this position too much.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is breathing heavily.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Taylor cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Taylor won't let Stevens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount.
Taylor with the ground and pound from mount.

Taylor is working for a guillotine from mount but Stevens frees his head quite easily.
Stevens squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Taylor lands a big shot there that rocks Stevens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor won't let Stevens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor breaks from Stevens's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Taylor controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevens?
Taylor dominating with strikes here.
Stevens wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
A nice elbow there by Taylor.
Stevens is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Taylor wants to control the pace but Stevens is squirming around nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stevens wants to try and get back to his feet.
Taylor fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Taylor content just to control the position here.
Taylor scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Stevens?
Taylor pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet.
Taylor landing strikes from the mount.
Stevens really wants to buck Taylor off and get back to his feet.
Taylor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chasen Taylor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Taylor is working for a kimura but Stevens is defending it quite comfortably.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Stevens is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens tries to kick Taylor off but Taylor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Stevens knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.

Taylor instigates a clinch.
Taylor is trying to drag Stevens to the mat but Stevens just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Stevens wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Stevens is trying to break the clinch but Taylor is controlling him.
Stevens can't break the clinch.
Stevens wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.

Taylor has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Stevens is trying to keep an underhook but Taylor manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Taylor prevents Stevens from standing back up.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Taylor stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor seems to be looking for submissions.
Taylor stops Stevens from getting back to his feet.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevens does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Stevens manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Stevens misses with a double jab.
Stevens misses with a wild combination.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stevens.
Taylor dives in and grabs Stevens's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stevens pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stevens throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A combination from Stevens does no damage.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens is trying to stand.
Taylor trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Taylor throws some wild stikes that Stevens manages to avoid easily.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taylor with good strikes from the mount here!
Stevens is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Taylor landing strikes, looking to finish!
You get the feeling that Stevens really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Taylor connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Taylor won't let Stevens get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Stevens in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.

Taylor is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stevens is surviving well by controlling Taylor's body position as best he can.
Stevens is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Taylor with a couple of short strikes.
Stevens is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Stevens's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Taylor looking to control but Stevens is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stevens tries to buck Taylor off but he can't manage it.
Stevens trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Taylor cracks Stevens with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chasen Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Taylor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stevens.
Stevens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Stevens rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Taylor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stevens defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor.
Stevens throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevens looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Stevens misses.
Stevens misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stevens swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
Jason Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chasen Taylor.
Stevens swinging wilding here.
Jason Stevens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor misses with the ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to buck Taylor off.
Stevens taking punishment in the form of punches.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stevens on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Stevens is trying to get back to his feet.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor looks for a takedown but Stevens sprawls well.
A lazy body kick from Stevens

and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Stevens fights it but they end up in guard.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Stevens will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Stevens is keeping the position.
Taylor stops Stevens from standing up.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Stevens is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stops Stevens from standing up.
Taylor forces his way into half guard.
Taylor passes to side control.
Stevens is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Taylor asserts his dominance and retains side control.

Taylor stands up.
Jason Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Taylor counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Stevens's guard now.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Stevens keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Taylor in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Stevens wants to get back to his feet but Taylor drags him back down.
Taylor misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Taylor moves into full mount!
Stevens tries to buck Taylor off but he can't manage it.
Chasen Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor controlling from mount.
Stevens really wants to buck Taylor off and get back to his feet.
Jason Stevens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

And that's the end of the fight!
Chasen Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chasen Taylor!