PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yu Sei Songwong (ranked 3306 p4p, 3171 weight class) and Saul Taylot (ranked 390 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Songwong
vs
Taylot

173 cm
20
159
4 - 3 - 0

178 cm
27
155
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Knockout power

HELLS BALLS RECOVERY
Dangerous Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yu Sei Songwong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Taylot!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Songwong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylot checks it well.
Taylot throws a lazy right hand but Songwong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylot just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSongwong.

Songwong closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Songwong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylot's elbow.
Songwong swings wildly with an uppercut but Taylot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Songwong working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Songwong has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Songwong misses with a punch to the body.
Songwong is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Songwong has Taylot pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylot working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Songwong throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylot.
Songwong content to slow the pace in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Songwong has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Taylot is trying to keep an underhook but Songwong manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Songwong seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylot punching from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylot regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Songwong.
Songwong trying to control the position from guard on top but Taylot is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Taylot is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Songwong controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Songwong drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Songwong as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Taylot screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Songwong! Nice submission victory there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Yu Sei Songwong!
An out of breath and clearly excited Yu Sei Songwong thanked Dangerous Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).