PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steven Canary (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George St Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Canary
vs
St Taylor

177 cm
20
175 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

180 cm
17
170 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Good takedowns
Brawler
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Canary!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George St Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
St Taylor fails with a takedown attempt.
Canary shoots in looking for a takedown but St Taylor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Canary's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

St Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Canary's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

St Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

St Taylor is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

St Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canary is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St Taylor, into his guard.
Canary's corner is telling him to maintain position.

St Taylor escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Canary gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Canary engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

St Taylor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Canary trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Canary forces his way into half guard.
Canary moves into full mount! St Taylor won't be happy about that!
Canary scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish St Taylor?
Canary scoring with strikes but St Taylor is staying in there.
Canary sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Taylor tries to reverse the position but Canary maintains control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Taylor is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Canary landing shots from mount.
St Taylor is looking to get to half guard.
St Taylor looks winded!
Canary content just to control the position here.
St Taylor slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Canary controlling the action here.
Canary seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down St Taylor for as long as he can get away with.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Steven Canary wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Canary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Canary pulls St Taylor into guard.

St Taylor drops back, looking for a kneebar! Canary looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Canary looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Canary!
Canary just content to control the position.

Canary decides to stand back up.

Canary moves into range and clinches up with St Taylor.
Canary dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.

Canary breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Canary slaps away a takedown attempt from St Taylor, before circling back to the center of the mat.
St Taylor stuffs the takedown.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from St Taylor is defended easily by Canary.
Steven Canary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Taylor.
Nice takedown defense from Canary. No joy for St Taylor on that attempt.
George St Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Canary closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Canary jumps guard and drags St Taylor to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Canary has his foot on St Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. St Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
St Taylor stops Canary from standing up.

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

St Taylor is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Canary is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Canary has escaped and now he's on top!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

St Taylor working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Canary doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Canary manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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 Steven Canary 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.

Canary shoots in for a takedown but St Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

Canary clinches with his opponent.

Canary breaks from the clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Canary as St Taylor shoots in.
St Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Canary displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.

It looks like George St Taylor has been cut.
St Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Canary shows good takedown defense.
Steven Canary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Taylor.
Canary goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Canary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Taylor tries to avoid it but Canary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Taylor to the ground. St Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Canary gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Canary manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Canary throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around St Taylor's waist but St Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Canary off to one side.

Canary closes the distance and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Taylor tries to score a body lock takedown but Canary shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
St Taylor wants a takedown.

Canary breaks the clinch.
Canary fails with a takedown attempt.
St Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Canary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canary tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
St Taylor shoots in for a double leg but Canary sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Canary misses with a head kick.
St Taylor tries for a takedown but Canary sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Canary shoots in for a takedown but St Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Canary fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
St Taylor shoots in looking for a takedown but Canary manages to keep the fight standing, pushing St Taylor's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Canary has managed to clinch.
St Taylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Canary after a bit of a struggle.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canary - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.

Canary breaks the clinch.

Canary moves into range and clinches up with St Taylor.
St Taylor wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Canary jumps guard.
St Taylor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Canary swivels though and keeps the full guard.

St Taylor drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Canary dives on top into guard.
Canary controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canary lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Canary knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for St Taylor on the ground.

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

Canary gets to his feet - St Taylor follows without any prompting.
Steven Canary is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
St Taylor shoots in but Canary avoids the takedown attempt easily.

St Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Canary. Canary maintains the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Canary - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Canary stops a takedown attempt from St Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Canary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
St Taylor goes for a takedown in the clinch but Canary prevents it.

Canary ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Canary no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.

St Taylor postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Canary is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of St Taylor, into his guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

St Taylor is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Canary defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steven Canary dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on George St Taylor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Canary tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but St Taylor swivels and escapes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from St Taylor.
Canary leaves St Taylor with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
St Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canary as he avoids it easily.
Steven Canary has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George St Taylor.
St Taylor shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Canary but Canary pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Oooooh!!! Canary has knocked St Taylor down with a huge combo! Canary steps away and waves a wobbly St Taylor back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canary lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Canary throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
St Taylor tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Canary swivels and escapes.
St Taylor shoots in for a takedown but Canary shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

Canary looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Canary decides to return to a standing position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Taylor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Canary pinned against the cage. Canary gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Canary changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Taylor tries to avoid it but Canary manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Taylor to the ground. St Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Steven Canary is winning the standup battle so far.
St Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Canary as he avoids it easily.
Horrible takedown by Canary or perhaps it was just good defense by St Taylor which made him look bad.
St Taylor will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
St Taylor closes the distance and clinches up with Canary, looking for a takedown. St Taylor pushes Canary against the cage but Canary circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
St Taylor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Canary circles away.
Canary throws a nice looking combination but St Taylor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Canary closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
St Taylor is working for takedown but Canary is calmly controlling the position for now.
Canary wants a takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Canary displaying some good clinch control by pressing St Taylor up against the cage.
St Taylor is looking for a takedown.
St Taylor is working for takedown but Canary is calmly controlling the position for now.

Canary's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Canary misses with a head kick.
St Taylor misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.

Canary has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canary is looking for a takedown.
Canary throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Taylor blocks it with crossed arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canary can't get the takedown.
Canary is defending well against a takedown attempt.

Canary jumps into guard, dragging St Taylor to the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
St Taylor stands and throws Canary's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Canary sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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

St Taylor is working for a submission of some sort.

St Taylor in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Canary tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from St Taylor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George St Taylor!