PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean Clemenceau (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocky Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clemenceau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Frere Jacques. Man, I cannot wait for this one!

Clemenceau
vs
Taylor

188 cm
21
190 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
20
185 lbs
0 - 4 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jean Clemenceau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Rocky Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Taylor tries to sprawl but Clemenceau drives through with a takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Clemenceau content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Clemenceau wants to pass to mount but Taylor is defending the position.
Clemenceau is figuring out what he wants to do next.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Clemenceau.

Clemenceau shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Clemenceau takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.

Jean Clemenceau has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.

Taylor dives in and scores a takedown into Clemenceau's guard.
Taylor looks gassed!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Clemenceau is on top in guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clemenceau works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Clemenceau perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Taylor is looking to control Clemenceau's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Taylor avoid being mounted?
Clemenceau controlling the action here.

Clemenceau seems to be looking for submissions.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clemenceau with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemenceau seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Taylor for as long as he can get away with.

Jean Clemenceau has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Clemenceau is defended easily by Taylor.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taylor.
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Clemenceau paws at him with a jab and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Clemenceau preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Clemenceau wants to control but Taylor is keeping busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

We're going to have a standup here because Jean Clemenceau wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Clemenceau will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Clemenceau shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Clemenceau dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Clemenceau shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Taylor sprawls well. Taylor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Clemenceau gets slowly back to his feet.
Taylor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Taylor decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Clemenceau desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Clemenceau gets full guard.
Taylor is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemenceau lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Taylor!

Clemenceau working for a submission but Taylor is keeping him at bay.
Taylor is wriggling around trying to escape.
Clemenceau controlling the position easily from mount.
Taylor has given up his back here. Will Clemenceau look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Clemenceau biding his time, looking for the opening.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor just trying to survive but Clemenceau is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Clemenceau is riding his opponent, not letting Taylor buck him off.

Clemenceau working for a choke but Taylor is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clemenceau controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemenceau has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Jean Clemenceau.

Clemenceau darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Clemenceau's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Clemenceau moves nicely into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jean Clemenceau dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

No luck with that takedown attempt from Clemenceau.
Clemenceau shoots for a double leg takedown but Taylor sprawls well. He's pushed Clemenceau's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Taylor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Clemenceau is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Clemenceau might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Taylor preventing the sweep.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Clemenceau managing to control the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

We're going to have a standup here because Jean Clemenceau wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor slaps away a takedown attempt from Clemenceau, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jean Clemenceau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Clemenceau throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Taylor's waist but Taylor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Clemenceau off to one side.
Jean Clemenceau is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Rocky Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Taylor scores a takedown into full mount!
Clemenceau working to try and regain half guard.
Taylor can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Clemenceau is looking to escape.
Clemenceau on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Clemenceau tries to get out of the position.
Clemenceau is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.

Clemenceau defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Taylor.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clemenceau is looking to improve his position but Taylor isn't that keen on the idea.
Clemenceau tries to hold on but Taylor postures up.
Clemenceau can't escape the position.
Clemenceau is working hard here to advance position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Clemenceau tries to lock up and control but Taylor gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Clemenceau is looking to get to half guard.
Jean Clemenceau is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Clemenceau tries to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clemenceau tries to reverse the position but Taylor maintains control.
Taylor lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Rocky Taylor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Clemenceau wants to hold on but Taylor pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jean Clemenceau.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Clemenceau, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Clemenceau!
Jean Clemenceau decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.