PBP Commentary

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

Jozsef
vs
Taylor

166 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

167 cm
21
135 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sido Jozsef!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chuck Taylor!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Jozsef is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Taylor's half guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jozsef throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Jozsef stalling away here and it's allowed Taylor to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jozsef wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Jozsef controlling him for the moment.

Jozsef stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Taylor tries to clinch
and Jozsef makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Taylor really felt that one!
Jozsef misses with a kick to the body.
Jozsef keeps the fight on the outside.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jozsef leaves Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

Jozsef takes the fight into the clinch.

Jozsef decides to pull guard.
Jozsef knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Taylor on the ground.
Jozsef throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Jozsef wants to sweep but no luck.
Jozsef looking to control.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jozsef keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Chuck Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.

Jozsef gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jozsef prevents the takedown attempt.
Jozsef drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Jozsef pulls guard effortlessly.
Jozsef keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jozsef keeping full guard, as Taylor tries to pass.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chuck Taylor.
Jozsef blocks the body kick.
Taylor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jozsef counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jozsef circles away.
Sido Jozsef has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chuck Taylor.

Taylor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Taylor not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Taylor is pushing down on Jozsef's leg trying to pass to half guard. Jozsef is fighting to maintain full guard but Taylor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Jozsef is defending well.
Taylor tries to stand but can't do so whilst Jozsef controls his leg.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jozsef is looking for a sweep. Taylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is keen to just control but Jozsef is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Chuck Taylor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Taylor dives in and grabs Jozsef's left leg, looking for a takedown. Jozsef pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Jozsef shoots in.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Chuck Taylor will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Taylor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jozsef did well to prevent Taylor getting side control.
Jozsef is refusing to be controlled, as Taylor sits in half guard.
Jozsef is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Taylor is taking a breather. Jozsef says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Taylor is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jozsef defends it well.
Jozsef wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Taylor throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Taylor has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Jozsef defend it? Taylor steps over the head and cranks it - Jozsef is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chuck Taylor!