PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Harwinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: Morning Light - Concorde Dawn. Jan Harwinger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Harwinger
vs
Taylor

225 cm
25
273 lbs
8 - 3 - 0

198 cm
21
266 lbs
7 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Conviction
Conviction

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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jan Harwinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jackson Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harwinger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Harwinger shoots in.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Harwinger.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor misses with a double jab.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Taylor lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harwinger looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harwinger jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.

It looks like Jackson Taylor has been cut.
Harwinger moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Harwinger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taylor throws out the jab.
Harwinger throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.

Taylor has managed to clinch.
Taylor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Harwinger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harwinger.
Harwinger being controlled against the cage.
Taylor avoids a wild elbow strike from Harwinger.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwinger throws an elbow that misses.
Harwinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harwinger lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Harwinger.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Harwinger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Harwinger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harwinger throws an elbow that misses.
Harwinger takes a shot to the head.
Harwinger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Taylor.
Harwinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Harwinger stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Taylor is working Harwinger over against the cage.
Taylor has Harwinger pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Harwinger manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Harwinger has double underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Harwinger throws an elbow but misses.
Harwinger really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Harwinger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
Harwinger throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Harwinger lands an elbow that stopped Taylor in his tracks for a moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harwinger lands a right hand.
Taylor looking for a takedown.
Taylor throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Harwinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harwinger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Taylor blocks the elbow strike.
Harwinger working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Harwinger pushes off an throws an elbow but Taylor leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from Harwinger.
Taylor avoids the elbow strike from Harwinger, against the cage.
Harwinger throws an elbow but it misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor wants the takedown. Harwinger is fighting it off but Taylor persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Harwinger's guard against the cage.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Harwinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Harwinger keeps moving.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harwinger is keeping the position for now.
Harwinger wants to sweep but no luck.
Taylor stands and throws Harwinger's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Taylor controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Taylor trying to control the action but Harwinger is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Harwinger's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Taylor dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jackson Taylor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Harwinger throws a jab but it's blocked by Taylor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Harwinger, as that shot connected.
Taylor misses with a takedown attempt
and Harwinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harwinger misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Harwinger throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Harwinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Harwinger blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
Harwinger managing to block the knees to the body from Taylor.
Harwinger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harwinger misses with a looping right.
Taylor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harwinger throws a lazy right hand but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harwinger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Taylor counters with a straight right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwinger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor.
Taylor lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.

Taylor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Taylor working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Harwinger's thigh. Harwinger counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Harwinger is keeping the position.
Harwinger keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor looking to sit in guard and control but Harwinger gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Harwinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harwinger postures up.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Harwinger lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harwinger shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Taylor as he jumps to the side.
Harwinger is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harwinger misses with an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taylor sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Harwinger catches Taylor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Harwinger tries to clinch up.
Jan Harwinger is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Harwinger clinches but Taylor breaks the clinch

and Taylor counters with a shoot takedown. Harwinger fights it but they end up in guard.

Harwinger working for a triangle but Taylor defends it easily.
Harwinger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Harwinger's guard.

Taylor is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Harwinger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Harwinger tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor trying to control from half guard but Harwinger is working away.

Harwinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Jan Harwinger will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jackson Taylor's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Harwinger scores with a sloppy right hand. Taylor should have avoided that one.
Harwinger scores with a three punch combo!
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harwinger.
Harwinger misses with a wild combination.
Harwinger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Harwinger misses the target.
Harwinger scores with a hook.
Jan Harwinger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harwinger misses the shot to the body.
Harwinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Taylor on the side of the head.
Harwinger tries to grapple but his opponent circles

and Taylor counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor stays in close to Harwinger's body and controls the position.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Harwinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor postures up.
Taylor trying to control but Harwinger is working from the bottom.
Taylor works a leg free and moves into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor thows a huge punch but Harwinger dodges it nicely.
Harwinger is looking to improve his position.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harwinger.
Taylor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Taylor dives in and grabs Harwinger's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harwinger pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Taylor fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jan Harwinger has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Taylor.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harwinger throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Harwinger throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harwinger takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Harwinger throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.

That has opened up Jackson Taylor's cut even more.
Harwinger throws a hook to the side of Taylor's head but Taylor sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harwinger sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Taylor somewhat.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt
and Taylor counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Harwinger working a defensive guard here.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Harwinger keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harwinger is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harwinger trying to control the position.
Jackson Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Harwinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor distracts Harwinger with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Harwinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harwinger seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jan Harwinger showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Harwinger has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jan Harwinger!