PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Combs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jason Taylor will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Combs
vs
Taylor

163 cm
18
214 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

180 cm
18
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Combs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Combs.
Combs moves out of range of the body kick.
Combs wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.

Taylor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Taylor showed some decent athleticism there.
Taylor scores with a couple of good hammerfists.

Combs has one foot on Taylor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Combs really is a fat lump.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Combs enables Taylor to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Combs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Taylor accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Combs has his hands on Taylor's head, controlling the position.
Combs lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment.
Combs lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Combs wants to stand but Taylor has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Combs won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor is looking to sweep but instead, Combs has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Taylor trying to get back to full guard but Combs takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Taylor manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Taylor controlling the position for now.
Taylor makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Taylor.
Combs with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Combs landing some decent shots from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Combs throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Taylor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Taylor throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Combs won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Combs missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor wants to sweep here but Combs controlling him for the moment.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Taylor throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Combs tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Taylor is in Combs's guard.
Taylor is stalling in the full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.

Combs throws his legs up looking for a submission but Taylor uses it to pass to side control.
Combs regains half guard there - taking advantage of Taylor's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jason Taylor will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taylor walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Combs checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Taylor looks to move away, Combs throws a big counter combo but Taylor just gets out of the way.

Taylor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Combs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
Combs is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Combs is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Taylor tries to free his leg and advance position but Combs is retaining full guard.
Combs might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Taylor trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor lands a couple of digs.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Combs keeps moving.
Combs is looking to stand up but Taylor isn't so interested in that idea.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Combs avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Taylor looking to pass the guard.
Taylor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Combs working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Taylor.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor wants to pass the guard but Combs is keeping the position.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses

and Combs moves into the clinch.

Combs gets control of Taylor's arms and successfully pulls guard. Combs will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Taylor trying to control but Combs is working from the bottom.
Taylor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Combs preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Combs pulls Taylor in close to prevent any damage.
Taylor won't allow Combs to get back to his feet.
Taylor chips away with some ground and pound.
Taylor trying to control the position from guard on top but Combs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Combs can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Taylor controls the pace.
Combs wants to sweep but no luck.

That's four 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Taylor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Taylor postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jason Taylor has got the better of the ground game so far.

Combs is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Taylor presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Combs wants a takedown but no success here.

Taylor jumps into guard, dragging Combs to the mat.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Combs is one step ahead there.
Taylor is breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Taylor trying to keep a closed guard but Combs is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Combs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Taylor misses
and Combs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Taylor misses with a leg kick.
Combs tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Taylor manages to circle out of the way.

Taylor scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Taylor creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Taylor working away.

Combs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Combs throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Alfred Combs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Taylor drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Combs is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor working the body and head with strikes.
Taylor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Combs is trying to buck Taylor off.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
Taylor trying to control the action but Combs is working from the bottom.
Taylor connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Combs some visible discomfort.
Combs is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Taylor is controlling him well.
Combs can't do much from the bottom here.
Taylor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Combs keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor cracks Combs with a big elbow.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Taylor trying to control the position but Combs is working away.

Combs throws Taylor to one side and escapes!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Combs can't keep his opponent in guard - Taylor advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Taylor working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Taylor connects with a nice short shot to Combs's temple.
Combs controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Combs slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Combs keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Combs is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Taylor trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Taylor connects with a couple of short punches.
Taylor preventing the sweep.
Combs utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

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

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Taylor winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Taylor!
Jason Taylor seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

C
A

C
B

energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
A | B

mgr
A | B

FIGHT
RATING
37%

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