PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chose Lebeda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and taylor mayes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Lebeda
vs
mayes

200 cm
22
260 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

192 cm
22
242 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Inexperienced

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chose Lebeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, taylor mayes!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
mayes stuffs the takedown.
Lebeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
mayes shoots in for a takedown but Lebeda shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lebeda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between mayes's hands.
Lebeda ducks under a wild hook from mayes.
Lebeda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lebeda slaps away a takedown attempt from mayes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
mayes is looking to chop away at Lebeda's legs.
Lebeda with a lazy takedown attempt

and mayes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lebeda won't be happy with that.
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.
Lebeda is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on mayes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lebeda gets back to full guard.
mayes looks gassed!
Lebeda looking to hit a scissor sweep but mayes is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebeda controls mayes momentarily but mayes frees himself.
mayes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
mayes chips away with some ground and pound.
mayes trying to move into half guard but instead Lebeda has managed to sweep!
Lebeda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.

Lebeda gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lebeda has his takedown stuffed
and mayes counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chose Lebeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by mayes or perhaps it was just good defense by Lebeda which made him look bad.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebeda has his takedown stuffed

and mayes counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
mayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Lebeda is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
mayes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lebeda swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
mayes stands and throws Lebeda's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lebeda is not content to let mayes control the position.
mayes might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lebeda kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
You can see the frustration on Lebeda's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

mayes shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lebeda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mayes is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lebeda wants to sweep here but mayes controlling him for the moment.
mayes sitting in guard here, content to control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lebeda has a closed guard, preventing mayes from standing up.
mayes wants to control from the top but Lebeda keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

taylor mayes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lebeda has his takedown stuffed
and mayes counters with an outside leg kick.
Lebeda with a poor takedown

and mayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.

mayes is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
mayes is looking to take a break and control but Lebeda is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
mayes looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
mayes wants to take a breather but Lebeda is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mayes wants to work for an arm triangle but Lebeda is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
mayes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lebeda's head.

mayes is trying to work for a kimura but Lebeda is defending well.
Lebeda won't allow mayes to pass to mount.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lebeda shoots and misses

and mayes counters with a single leg into guard. Lebeda didn't expect that.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chose Lebeda. That's going to take a lot out of him.
mayes trying to control the position from guard on top but Lebeda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
mayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebeda is keeping the position for now.
mayes working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lebeda's head.
mayes looking to pass the guard.
mayes advances position into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.

mayes looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lebeda struggling a bit here.

mayes wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lebeda, who protects the arm well.
Lebeda is looking to reverse the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

mayes is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lebeda knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
mayes trying to control the action but Lebeda is working from the bottom.

mayes goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lebeda has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for mayes but great work by Lebeda.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

taylor mayes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lebeda looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lebeda misses with a takedown attempt

and mayes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
mayes uses his free foot to push down on Lebeda's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lebeda.
Lebeda working to try and regain half guard.
taylor mayes has got the better of the ground game so far.
BOOM! mayes connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lebeda is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
mayes content just to control the position here.
Lebeda is desperately trying to improve his position but mayes has a good base and remains in mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

mayes swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lebeda is now in mayes's guard. A big mistake from mayes there, giving up the dominant position!

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

mayes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lebeda is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lebeda has escaped and now he's on top!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebeda wants to stand but mayes has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
mayes wants to sweep here but Lebeda controlling him for the moment.

Lebeda has gone for a leg lock! mayes slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lebeda's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as mayes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

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

Lebeda swings around for an armbar but mayes sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lebeda's guard.

mayes has gone for a leg lock! Lebeda slips out almost immediately though and dives into mayes's guard.

Lebeda is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! mayes is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! mayes has escaped and now he's on top!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
mayes trying to control but Lebeda is working from the bottom.
taylor mayes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
mayes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lebeda is keeping the position for now.
Chose Lebeda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
mayes controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that mayes has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.

And that's the end of the fight!
taylor mayes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got mayes 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... taylor mayes!