PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Corey Haim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ambitionz Az A Ridah by Tupac. Haim has chosen Stand Up as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Taylor
vs
Haim

175 cm
20
155 lbs
5 - 2 - 0

175 cm
20
160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

Divine - Drugs (158 products)
Divine - Drugs (158 products)

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Haim!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Haim drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haim wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
Haim pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor controlling the position.
Haim stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Taylor swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good standup being displayed there by Taylor as he connects with a hook.
Haim changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Haim manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Haim shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Taylor napping and manages to drive through into side control!

Haim looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Haim moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Taylor sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.

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

Haim is looking for a kimura here.
Haim is looking to stall here but Taylor recovers full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Haim drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Taylor dives on top into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taylor tries to stand but Haim is controlling from the bottom.

Haim has his foot on Taylor's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Taylor works his way back into a safe position though.
Haim looks gassed!

Haim is working an open guard so Taylor takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Haim walks into a left hand.
Taylor lands the left hand.
Taylor connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haim. Haim circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Corey Haim has been cut.
Haim shoots in for a takedown but Taylor shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Haim shoots in.
Sean Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Haim.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor digs a good hook to Haim's body.
Haim avoids a punch combination nicely.
Corey Haim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haim slips a jab and a cross from Taylor.
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Haim takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheers as Taylor lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haim doesn't seem phased though.

Haim is rocked!
Taylor scores with a body shot.
Haim takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor lands a jab-cross combination.
Haim is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Haim! He's out on his feet! Taylor rushes in and drops Haim with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Sean Taylor!
Sean Taylor is the new lightweight champion!