PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between B.B. Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tim Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). B. Bundy and Tim Taylor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Taylor's choice of entrance music: . The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Bundy
vs
Taylor

189 cm
28
202 lbs
17 - 6 - 0

194 cm
29
215 lbs
15 - 5 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

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 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, B.B. Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tim Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a good cross that connects.
Taylor thows a leg kick but Bundy checks it

and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Taylor won't be happy with that.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Taylor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Taylor wants to get back to his feet.
Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Taylor moves into full guard.
Taylor is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Taylor manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Tim Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Taylor swings for the body but Bundy moves out of range.
Bundy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Taylor defends it nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Bundy with that takedown attempt.
Taylor goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like B.B. Bundy has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bundy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Bundy shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bundy showed some decent athleticism there.
Bundy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bundy throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Taylor to regain full guard.
Bundy won't allow Taylor to sweep him here.
Taylor keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bundy throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
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!
Bundy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bundy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor trying to control the position.
Taylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bundy is one step ahead there.
Taylor working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Tim Taylor wasn't active enough on the ground.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Bundy moves into the clinch successfully.
Bundy is trying to force a seperation but Taylor has the dominant position.
Bundy wants a takedown.
Bundy fails to pull guard.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bundy looking for a takedown.
Bundy is looking to break free of the clinch but Taylor has double underhooks.
Taylor presses Bundy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor managing to block the knees to the body from Bundy.
Bundy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Taylor trying to control the position but instead, Bundy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Taylor into the cage.

Bundy manages to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Bundy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Taylor keeping moving, preventing Bundy from controlling successfully.
Taylor manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bundy is squirming around, avoiding Taylor's attempts to control the action.
Taylor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Taylor is stalling here but it's allowed Bundy to get half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Taylor with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bundy is doing well to control the position and prevent Taylor from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that B.B. Bundy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on B.B. Bundy's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Taylor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Taylor!
Bundy tries to clinch up.
Bundy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Taylor counters with a nice kick to the body.
Bundy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
A slapping body kick lands there for Taylor.
Bundy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
B.B. Bundy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bundy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt - Taylor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bundy misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Taylor fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor thuds a left hand into Bundy's body.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor throws a combination. Bundy tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tim Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Bundy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Bundy avoids it well.
Bundy missing with a left hand there. Taylor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Bundy 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 three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bundy takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice sprawl there from Taylor as Bundy shoots in.
Bundy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bundy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor.
Taylor just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taylor tests Bundy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Taylor scores with a hook.
Tim Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Bundy seems unphased.
Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bundy shoots in and drives through. Taylor sprawls well.
Taylor leaves Bundy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor 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.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a looping overhand right but Bundy ducks down to avoid it.
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Taylor throws a right and a left that both miss.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Bundy moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Bundy throws a wild body kick that Taylor sees coming a mile off.
Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top.
Bundy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bundy fails with a takedown attempt.
Bundy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Bundy 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Taylor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Taylor duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.
Bundy gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bundy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw.

Bundy fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Taylor to the ground. Bundy is now in Taylor's guard.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Bundy postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Taylor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on B.B. Bundy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Taylor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Taylor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Taylor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Taylor wants it to stay on the feet.
Bundy tries to clinch up but Taylor circles away and keeps his distance.
Bundy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Taylor explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bundy with a lazy takedown attempt

and Taylor counters with a crisp one two that drops Bundy! Taylor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bundy to his feet! Bundy is in big trouble!

Bundy is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Oh Bundy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bundy tries for a takedown but Taylor sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for B.B. Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.

Taylor cracks Bundy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Taylor has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bundy to stand back up!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor lands a nice hook to Bundy's body. Bundy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Taylor cracks Bundy with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bundy tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Taylor pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bundy is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Taylor!
Tim Taylor spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.