PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takuma Tachibana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pete Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Takuma Tachibana has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Takuma Tachibana seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Tachibana
vs
Taylor

185 cm
20
184 lbs
2 - 3 - 0

179 cm
22
178 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takuma Tachibana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tachibana is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taylor.
Tachibana keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tachibana's waist but Tachibana gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Taylor off to one side.

Tachibana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tachibana.
Tachibana wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.

Taylor has his feet on Tachibana's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Taylor moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor tries to bum rush Tachibana with a series of wild strikes but Tachibana uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

Tachibana drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Taylor is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tachibana missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachibana loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tachibana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Tachibana isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor is trying to keep Tachibana in close.
Tachibana is stalling in the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Taylor misses with a double jab.

Tachibana closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tachibana lands in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tachibana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor looks gassed!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana working some strikes from top position.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Tachibana from controlling successfully.
Tachibana trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tachibana lands a couple of digs.
Tachibana throwing strikes but missing.
Tachibana looking to pass the guard.
Tachibana postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Tachibana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tachibana has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tachibana is stalling in the full guard.
Tachibana seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tachibana connects with a couple of short punches.
Tachibana throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Tachibana stops Taylor from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tachibana accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tachibana wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Tachibana dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Taylor gets caught flat footed, as Tachibana shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Tachibana won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
Tachibana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor is looking to stand up but Tachibana isn't so interested in that idea.
Tachibana lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tachibana with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Tachibana from controlling successfully.
Tachibana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor controls Tachibana momentarily but Tachibana frees himself.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tachibana looking to pass the guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Tachibana drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Tachibana lands a few punches from side control.
Tachibana working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana scores with a couple of short elbows.
Tachibana is chipping away with strikes.
Tachibana is looking to take a break and control but Taylor is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tachibana content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Tachibana working the head and body with strikes.
Tachibana scoring with punches and elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Tachibana's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tachibana is chipping away with strikes.
Tachibana landing a few strikes.
Tachibana grinds an elbow into Taylor's temple.
Taylor taking a bit of punishment here - Tachibana scoring with strikes.
Tachibana throws a strike aimed at the side of Taylor's head but Taylor avoids it well.
Tachibana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Tachibana lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Tachibana lands some shots froms side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tachibana landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Taylor is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tachibana connects with a decent elbow.
Tachibana wants to lay and pray for a moment but Taylor keeps working.
Tachibana is working Taylor over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tachibana trying to control the action but Taylor is working from the bottom.
An elbow from Tachibana crashes against the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Tachibana creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Taylor sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Takuma Tachibana dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Tachibana shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Taylor manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor wants to stand up but Tachibana is controlling him.
Tachibana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tachibana not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tachibana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tachibana wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Tachibana shoots in and bounces Taylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tachibana trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tachibana is stalling in the full guard.
Takuma Tachibana overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Tachibana showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Tachibana tries to pass.
Tachibana throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Tachibana is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Taylor can do to turn this around?
Tachibana lands a couple of elbows.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tachibana trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tachibana sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tachibana content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tachibana controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tachibana tries to free his leg and advance position but Taylor is retaining full guard.

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.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tachibana postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Tachibana slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tachibana throwing strikes but missing.
Tachibana is looking to work some ground and pound but Taylor has wrist control.
Pete Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takuma Tachibana is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.

Tachibana closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Tachibana landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takuma Tachibana showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tachibana, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:26
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takuma Tachibana!