PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kieran Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gizmo Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gizmo Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taylor
vs
Williams

184 cm
18
200 lbs
2 - 1 - 1

188 cm
25
199 lbs
4 - 7 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
KO power

Good wrestler
Brawler
Knockout power

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of The Island, Kieran Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Gizmo Williams!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Williams manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor tries to counter by clinching up but Williams breaks away and moves out of range.
Williams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Taylor counters with a three punch combo that has Williams backing up. Williams nods at Taylor to acknowledge the strikes.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Williams.

Williams forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Williams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Williams wants the takedown. Taylor is fighting it off but Williams persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Taylor's guard against the cage.
Williams 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.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Taylor working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor being controlled here, momentarily.

Taylor looking for a guillotine here but Williams defends easily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Taylor looking to control.

Taylor working for a triangle but Williams defends it easily.
Williams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.

Williams looking for subs off his back but Taylor has passed one foot through into half guard.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Taylor has control of the leg.

Taylor is trying to work for a kimura but Williams is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams keeping control of the position.
Taylor working Williams over with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor wants to stand up but Williams has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Taylor is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kieran Taylor dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Williams gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.

Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Williams forces Taylor back against the cage and clinches.
Taylor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Williams pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Taylor tries to circle away but Williams has him pinned against the cage.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kieran Taylor. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is trying to pull guard but Williams turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Taylor tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Williams just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams stops a takedown attempt from Taylor.

Taylor is fighting off a takedown attempt but Williams is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Taylor to the mat. Taylor regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.

Williams drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.

Williams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to control but Williams is working from the bottom.
Williams seems keen to control Taylor's posture.

Williams has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Williams really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Taylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Williams keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Williams holds on and takes a little breather.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Williams clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.

Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor slips under a jab.

Williams has managed to clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Taylor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Williams can't break the clinch.
Taylor jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Williams is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Williams has hold of one of Taylor's legs. Taylor is fighting the takedown attempt but Williams gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Williams sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kieran Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Taylor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Williams defends it easily.

Williams stands and steps away. Taylor gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick

and Williams decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Taylor's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gizmo Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!

A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Gizmo Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Taylor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.

Williams has Taylor up against the cage in a clinch.
Williams is trying to break the clinch but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.

Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Taylor swivels and escapes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams closes the distance and clinches up with Taylor, looking for a takedown. Williams pushes Taylor against the cage but Taylor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Taylor is looking to counter punch.

Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Taylor letting Williams take a breather here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Williams gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Williams is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor is pressing down on Williams's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Williams sitting in guard here, content to control.
Taylor lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Williams is keeping the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Williams looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Williams keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Williams blocks nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams wants to sweep here but Taylor controlling him for the moment.
Williams is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Taylor being controlled here momentarily.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Williams.
Williams doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Taylor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Kieran Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gizmo Williams.
Williams gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Taylor.

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.
Taylor jumps guard but Williams turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.

Williams has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Taylor regains guard immediately.

Williams gets to his feet - Taylor follows without any prompting.
Williams shoots and misses
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Williams will be more careful next time no doubt.

Williams clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor prevents Williams from breaking the clinch.
Taylor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Williams smiles and moves away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kieran Taylor.
I think Taylor 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 29:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kieran Taylor!