PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Lanetaylor (ranked 5056 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Bo (ranked 5831 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Dylan Lanetaylor has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Lanetaylor
vs
Bo

185 cm
25
150 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Intelligent

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Lanetaylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Michael Bo!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Bo closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lanetaylor quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.

Bo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lanetaylor is just riding it out for now. Bo eventually gives up the hold.

Bo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Bo seems to be looking for submissions.
Lanetaylor is staying active underneath Bo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Bo is working for a submission of some sort.

Bo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lanetaylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bo wants to work for an arm triangle but Lanetaylor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lanetaylor desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lanetaylor is trying to stand up here but Bo is controlling him well.

Bo is working for a submission of some sort.
Lanetaylor wants to get back to full guard but Bo has mounted him!
Bo punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lanetaylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lanetaylor tries to reverse the position but Bo maintains control.
Bo unloading with bombs!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice elbow there by Bo.
Lanetaylor is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bo landing shots from mount.
Lanetaylor tries to improve his position but instead Bo has taken his back!
Bo is hanging on to Lanetaylor's back as he tries to escape.
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!

Bo has his arm under Lanetaylor's chin here. Game over son! Bo squeezes tightly and Lanetaylor is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Michael Bo!