PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Sheehan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor has chosen Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe as his entrance music. Teddy Sheehan has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Sheehan
vs
Taylor

198 cm
25
275 lbs
7 - 7 - 0

185 cm
24
220 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Teddy Sheehan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sheehan blocks a jab.

Sheehan closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Taylor did well to prevent Sheehan getting side control.
Taylor keeping hold of Sheehan's head, controlling as best he can.
Sheehan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Taylor knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sheehan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sheehan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Taylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sheehan uses his free foot to push down on Taylor's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Taylor.
Taylor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheehan avoids the attempt from Taylor to control.
Taylor is in all sorts of trouble here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Sheehan forces the positional change into back control.

Taylor defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.

Taylor showing good submission defense here.

Sheehan is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Taylor knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Taylor for a finish.
Sheehan doesn't have the hooks in and Taylor manages to turn into his guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Taylor escapes and throws Sheehan's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Taylor trying to control the action but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Sheehan seems a little lost for a moment, as Taylor dominates the positioning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor trying to control the action but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Taylor working the ground and pound.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sheehan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Taylor off and has taken his back!

Sheehan is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Taylor has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Taylor is having to fend off submission attempts from Sheehan, who is looking to sink in the choke. Sheehan doesn't have the hooks in though and Taylor manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sheehan is keeping the position for now.

Sheehan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sheehan's guard.
Sheehan is trying to get back to full guard.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sheehan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nice strikes from Taylor there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor prevents Sheehan from improving his position.

Sheehan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Taylor pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Well, if Taylor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sheehan manages to get to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Teddy Sheehan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Sheehan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

Taylor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sheehan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Sheehan manages to get back to half guard.
Sheehan is staying active underneath Taylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Taylor is controlling the pace.
Sheehan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheehan wants to sweep but no luck.

Sheehan is looking for a triangle here but Taylor uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Taylor is looking to take a break and control but Sheehan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Taylor lands a nice forearm strike.
Sheehan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sheehan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sheehan is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Taylor tries to pass to full mount but Sheehan defends it.
Taylor looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sheehan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Sheehan looking for submissions off his back.
Mason Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.
Taylor is trying to control. Sheehan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Taylor lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Taylor works his way into side control.
Taylor scoring with punches and elbows.
Taylor trying to control the action but Sheehan is working from the bottom.
Taylor in side control lands a decent elbow.
Taylor lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Sheehan is looking for a sweep.
Sheehan is letting Taylor control him for a moment.
Sheehan is trying to get back to half guard.
Taylor scores with punches from side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Sheehan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Sheehan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Sheehan trying to mount his opponent but Taylor defends it.
Taylor gets full guard.
Sheehan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor trying to control the position here.
Sheehan wants to pass the guard but Taylor is keeping the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheehan 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mason Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Nice body punch from Taylor.
Taylor throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheehan counters with a nice uppercut.
Sheehan shoots in for a double leg but Taylor sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Taylor swings for the body but Sheehan moves out of range.
Taylor misses with an uppercut. Sheehan saw that one coming.
Sheehan shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Taylor as he avoids it easily.
Taylor connects with a body shot.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor seems keen to control Sheehan's posture.
Sheehan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

Sheehan swings around for an armbar but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Sheehan's guard.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sheehan swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sheehan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Sheehan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Taylor manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Sheehan is retaining full guard.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.

Sheehan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Taylor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Sheehan is tightening it up a little... Taylor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Taylor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Taylor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Sheehan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Teddy Sheehan!