PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Taylor Hall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil NaLeans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Taylor Hall had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business

Hall
vs
NaLeans

185 cm
22
186 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

177 cm
23
190 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taylor Hall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil NaLeans!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
NaLeans connects with a body shot.
Hall shoots for a double leg takedown but NaLeans sprawls well. He's pushed Hall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. NaLeans sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Taylor Hall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
NaLeans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hall throws a shot from downtown. NaLeans moves away and avoids it.
NaLeans is looking to slow Hall down with leg kicks.
NaLeans 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.
A decent looking cross lands there for NaLeans.

Hall drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hall wants to control from the top but NaLeans keeps moving.
Hall throws and elbow that misses. NaLeans uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hall's guard. Nice move by NaLeans!
NaLeans in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
NaLeans is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
NaLeans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hall is keeping the position for now.

Hall looking for submissions from the bottom but instead NaLeans passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
NaLeans takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hall trying to control but NaLeans postures up.

Hall looking for submissions off his back.
Hall moves into full guard.

Hall throws his legs up looking for a submission but NaLeans uses it to pass to side control.
NaLeans working away.
Hall is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hall is breathing heavily.

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.
The referee asks NaLeans politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. NaLeans prefers to stall for the moment though.
Hall struggling a bit here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
NaLeans is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hall's shoulder. That is not cool.
You can see the frustration on Hall's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

NaLeans tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.

NaLeans decides to stand back up. NaLeans steps back and let's Hall get back to his feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

NaLeans clinches with his opponent.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a nice uppercut.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but NaLeans prevents it.
NaLeans scores a nice knee to the body.
Hall has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. NaLeans is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NaLeans lands a hook to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for NaLeans.
A right hook to the body lands for NaLeans.
NaLeans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
NaLeans throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Halls head.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a shot to the body.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.

Hall is rocked!
Nice body punch from NaLeans.
NaLeans gets through Hall's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
Oh Hall is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
NaLeans putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hall in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from NaLeans - that landed with a thud.
Hall seems to have got his legs back now.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for NaLeans.
NaLeans scores with a hook to the body.
NaLeans scores with a shot to the side of Hall's head.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.
NaLeans lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hall fails to pull guard.
Hall's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hall tries to pull guard but NaLeans holds him up against the cage and eventually Hall drops back down to his feet.
NaLeans working Hall over with knees to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
Still in the clinch, NaLeans scores with a nice short uppercut.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

NaLeans swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hall.
NaLeans lands a body shot.
Hall tries for a takedown but NaLeans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
NaLeans lands with a slapping head kick.
Hall takes a body punch but keeps moving.
NaLeans lands a nice shot to the body.
NaLeans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has NaLeans pinned against the cage. NaLeans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hall steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from NaLeans. That one must have hurt.
Donk. NaLeans catches Hall right on the button with a cross.
NaLeans lands a high kick!
A slapping body kick lands there for NaLeans.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

NaLeans moves into the clinch successfully.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hall wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
NaLeans landing knees to the body.
NaLeans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a right hand.
NaLeans has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees in the clinch landing for NaLeans.
NaLeans lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a hook that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
NaLeans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
NaLeans crunches a lovely knee into Hall's ribcage.
NaLeans working Hall over with knees to the body.
Hall is trying to drag NaLeans to the mat but NaLeans just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
NaLeans working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hall is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hall goes for a takedown attempt but NaLeans pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hall misses with a double jab.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans stuffs the takedown.
NaLeans lands with a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by NaLeans. That's going to slow Hall down.
NaLeans throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
NaLeans lands a high kick!
Hall tries for a takedown but NaLeans sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by NaLeans.
Nice uppercut there from NaLeans.
A nice inside leg kick there by NaLeans. That's going to slow Hall down.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before NaLeans can pounce on him.
NaLeans ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
NaLeans thumps Hall with a low kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for NaLeans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
NaLeans lands with a good body shot.
NaLeans stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.

NaLeans clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
NaLeans scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from NaLeans.
NaLeans pushes Hall back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from NaLeans.
A nice right hand lands inside from NaLeans.
NaLeans lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
Neil NaLeans seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
NaLeans scores a nice knee to the body.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
NaLeans lands with a short shot to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a hook to the side of the head.
NaLeans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
Hall tries for a takedown but NaLeans manages to get underhooks.
NaLeans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hall drops to a knee looking for a takedown but NaLeans gets the underhooks and prevents it.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
NaLeans lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from NaLeans.
NaLeans softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
NaLeans lands with a short shot to the head.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NaLeans pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans scores with a nice hook to the head.
A body shot lands from NaLeans.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
NaLeans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NaLeans just stands there and leans against the cage.
NaLeans scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hall takes a knee right on the jaw!
NaLeans tries a knee to the head but Hall blocks it.
Hall goes for a takedown in the clinch but NaLeans prevents it.
NaLeans lands with a left to the head.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.
Hall tries to score a body lock takedown but NaLeans shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
NaLeans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
NaLeans lands a body shot in the clinch.
NaLeans prevents the takedown attempt.
NaLeans is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
Hall is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NaLeans pulls him back up using the underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Neil NaLeans showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Jab, jab by NaLeans - just one landing.
NaLeans moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neil NaLeans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A solid leg kick lands there for NaLeans.
NaLeans scoring well with a low kick there.
Hall walks into a straight right hand from NaLeans.
Hall is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hall shoots in for a takedown but NaLeans shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hall closes the distance but NaLeans moves to the side
enabling NaLeans to counter with a crisp jab.
Hall takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
NaLeans lands with a kick to the temple. Hall shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"

Hall tries to keep at a distance but NaLeans has taken the fight into the clinch.
NaLeans lands with a short punch from the clinch.
NaLeans unloads a knee to the mid-section.
NaLeans cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
NaLeans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
NaLeans lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans lands a nice knee to the body.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NaLeans landing knees to the head.
Knees to the body from NaLeans.
A knee to the head by NaLeans.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NaLeans utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hall fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Taylor Hall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hall takes a knee to the side of the body.
NaLeans gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hall.
NaLeans using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hall drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
NaLeans lands with a left to the head.
Hall wants a takedown but no success here.
NaLeans with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
NaLeans landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hall tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. NaLeans smiles and moves away.
NaLeans lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before NaLeans can pounce on him.
Hall has his takedown stuffed
and NaLeans counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from NaLeans. Hall shrugs it off though.
Neil NaLeans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
NaLeans avoids the body shot from Hall.
NaLeans throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hall.
Hall takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
NaLeans digs a good body shot into Hall's ribs.
NaLeans lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hall takes one to the side of the head.
NaLeans lands a nice looking kick to the body. Hall takes a step back to recover.
NaLeans moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
NaLeans lands a head kick!
NaLeans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.

NaLeans clinches up with Hall and pushes him back against the cage.
A short body shot lands from NaLeans as the two fighters clinch.
NaLeans lands a left hand.
Hall tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hall tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. NaLeans just stands there and leans against the cage.
NaLeans with a knee to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NaLeans connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hall's face.
NaLeans scores with a knee to the head.
NaLeans connects with a knee right up the middle there - that's rocked Hall badly! Hall tumbles to the floor and NaLeans stands over him, dominant and satisfied with his glorious KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neil NaLeans!