PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chumba Wumba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wumba is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by La Bamba . David Taylor had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Taylor
vs
Wumba

184 cm
30
188 lbs
15 - 9 - 1

180 cm
33
177 lbs
22 - 6 - 0

Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Fury Nutrition Inc.

//buriedALIVE// Fight Gear

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 15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chumba Wumba!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wumba blocks a jab.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wumba lands with a good body shot.
Taylor takes a swing at Wumba's ribcage but misses.

Taylor looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Wumba!
Taylor tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Taylor working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Taylor looks up at the clock and then as Wumba takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Taylor smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Taylor working the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wumba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Taylor trying to control the action but Wumba is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor taking a break here but Wumba is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wumba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taylor .
Taylor thows a huge punch but Wumba dodges it nicely.
Wumba regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Taylor .
Wumba wants to stand but Taylor is controlling the position.
Taylor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Wumba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing good reports from Taylor 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wumba is keeping the position for now.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wumba is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Wumba is keeping the position.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a poor cross that misses
and Wumba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wumba is looking to clinch but Taylor is avoiding it.
Taylor throws a hook but Wumba avoids it easily.
Wumba lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Taylor lunges at Wumba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wumba's hand.
Taylor looks to land a right hand but Wumba moved out of range.

Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wumba's half guard.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor looks to land a strike but Wumba avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Wumba working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor .
Wumba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wumba tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wumba trying to keep a closed guard but Taylor is proving a slippery customer.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Wumba blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wumba keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wumba is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Taylor dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Taylor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.

It looks like Chumba Wumba has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor .
David Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Wumba is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Taylor dives in for a single leg takedown but Wumba sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
David Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wumba.
Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Wumba takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wumba lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Taylor at a distance.
Wumba slips under a jab.
Taylor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wumba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Wumba.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wumba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Taylor falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Wumba counter with a right hand.
Taylor misses with a series of wild punches.
Wumba tries to clinch up.
David Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Taylor does no damage.
Wumba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.

Taylor is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wumba's half guard.
Taylor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Taylor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Taylor wants to pass to mount but Wumba is defending the position.
Taylor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wumba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wumba can do to turn this around?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Taylor misses with a head shot. Wumba uses the momentum to regain guard.
Taylor throws a big elbow that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wumba is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
Taylor passes Wumba's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Taylor thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wumba tries to roll over but Taylor keeps him under control.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Taylor lands strikes from half guard.
Wumba keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Taylor takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
David Taylor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wumba blocking the ground and pound attempt from Taylor .
Wumba is staying active underneath Taylor , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Taylor missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wumba moves out of range of the strikes.
Wumba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a body shot but no joy.
Taylor slips under a jab.
Wumba lands with a nice body punch.

Taylor drives through with a takedown into Wumba's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wumba looking to control.
Wumba avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control but Wumba is working from the bottom.
Taylor with a nice head shot there.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Taylor dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chumba Wumba's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Wumba shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Taylor lands a jab to Wumba's midsection.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wumba.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wumba circles away quickly and effectively.
Wumba steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Taylor .
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wumba moves forwards but Taylor connects with a nice, crisp jab.

Wumba is rocked!
Taylor throws a right hand that Wumba ducks under and follows up with a left that Wumba also avoids with ease.
Wumba is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
Wumba dodges the punch combination from Taylor .

Taylor lands a huge takedown. Wumba is out but the ref is slow to react and Taylor lands 3 more undefended punches before the fight is stopped. Brutal finish. Wumba lies on the canvas for a good minute before the doctors bring him round. Good to see he's OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Taylor !
A relieved looking David Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.