PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between JG Wentworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Herbert Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wentworth might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to CALL J.G. WENTWORTH. Herbert Taylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Wentworth
vs
Taylor

180 cm
26
162 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

170 cm
20
161 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Likes comics

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, JG Wentworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herbert Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Taylor. Wentworth shrugs it off though.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentworth.
Taylor throws a lazy right hand but Wentworth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Wentworth.
Wentworth misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Wentworth there.
Taylor cracks the inside of Wentworth's front leg.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wentworth.
The crowd cheers as Wentworth lands an impressive looking overhand right. Taylor doesn't seem phased though.
Wentworth misses with a looping right.
Taylor avoids the body shot from Wentworth.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Wentworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Taylor takes one on the button.
Taylor throws a leg kick that misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor cracks Wentworth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wentworth steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Wentworth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Taylor avoids it really well and circles away.
Taylor tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Wentworth is able to avoid easily.
Taylor throws a jab but it's blocked by Wentworth.
Wentworth throws a hook but Taylor avoids it easily.
Wentworth avoids the head kick by Taylor.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Taylor tries to throw a body punch but Wentworth avoids it by throwing Taylor back against the cage.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wentworth's elbow.
Taylor gets underhooks to prevent Wentworth's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor is leaning against Wentworth and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Taylor cracks Wentworth with a nice body shot.
Wentworth wants a takedown but no success here.
Wentworth is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Taylor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wentworth tries to score a body lock takedown but Taylor shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Wentworth.
Knees in the clinch landing for Taylor.
Taylor has Wentworth pressed against the cage.
Wentworth tries for a takedown but Taylor manages to get underhooks.
Wentworth is breathing heavily.
Taylor is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Taylor tries to stall but Wentworth uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wentworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor is looking to score with low kicks.
Taylor throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
JG Wentworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wentworth tries to clinch there but Taylor circles away.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wentworth.
Wentworth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth dives in and grabs Taylor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Taylor pushes down on Wentworth's head and hops out.
Wentworth takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wentworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Wentworth.
Taylor tries to work over Wentworth's front leg with a kick but Wentworth checks it.
Herbert Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Taylor wants to slow Wentworth down by chopping away at his legs.
Taylor tries to land a front kick but Wentworth steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Taylor throws a jab when Wentworth was well out of range.
Taylor keeps Wentworth at a distance using the push kick.

Wentworth throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wentworth is in Taylor's guard.
Wentworth cracks Taylor with a solid left hand.
Wentworth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wentworth trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Taylor has Wentworth pulled in close to control his posture.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor working a defensive guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wentworth distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Taylor wants to stand up but Wentworth is controlling him.
Wentworth scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wentworth pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
Wentworth working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herbert Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Wentworth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Taylor lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wentworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentworth somewhat.
Wentworth throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wentworth shoots for a takedown but Taylor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Herbert Taylor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wentworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wentworth lands a jab to Taylor's midsection.
Wentworth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Taylor.
Taylor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wentworth.
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.

Wentworth rushes Taylor and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Taylor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Taylor is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor trying to stall but Wentworth improves his position.
Taylor tries to land knees in the clinch but Wentworth avoids the damage to the body.
Wentworth is trying to drag Taylor to the mat but Taylor just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Taylor.
Taylor is trying to maintain a safe position but Wentworth gets an underhook and turns Taylor into the cage.
Wentworth has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Wentworth has Taylor pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Wentworth pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Taylor tumbling to the mat - Wentworth dives into Taylor's guard.
Taylor is trying to keep Wentworth in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wentworth throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor is trying to control the position but Wentworth postures up.
Wentworth postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wentworth preventing the sweep.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Taylor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wentworth throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Taylor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Wentworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wentworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Wentworth slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
JG Wentworth overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Taylor wants to sweep but no luck.
Wentworth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Taylor works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wentworth throwing strikes from guard but Taylor blocks nicely.
Wentworth stands up out of Taylor's guard for a moment - Taylor manages to land a nice upkick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wentworth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wentworth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wentworth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wentworth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wentworth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wentworth throws a strike but Taylor rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Wentworth bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Taylor's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wentworth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wentworth distracts Taylor with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

JG Wentworth dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Wentworth throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Wentworth misses with a series of wild punches.
Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Taylor lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wentworth will feel that in the morning.
Taylor misses with a wild body shot.
Taylor throws a leg kick but Wentworth moved away.
Taylor with a hook.
Wentworth throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
Wentworth walks forward, straight into a front kick from Taylor.
Taylor throws out a leg kick but Wentworth moves out of range and Taylor only half commits.
Wentworth jabs Taylor right on the nose. Taylor blinks but takes it well.
Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wentworth on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wentworth shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one.

Taylor closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a shoulder strike.
Wentworth has Taylor pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Taylor manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wentworth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for JG Wentworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Taylor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Taylor softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Taylor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Wentworth in his tracks for a moment.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Taylor takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wentworth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wentworth goes for a takedown attempt but Taylor pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Taylor misses with a low kick as Wentworth jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wentworth checks a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor stuffs the takedown.
Taylor scores with a head kick. Wentworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.

Wentworth is rocked!

Wentworth looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor controls Wentworth momentarily but Wentworth frees himself.
Wentworth is fighting to break Taylor's control of his arms but Taylor is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wentworth postures up in Taylor's guard and throws a big left but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wentworth is controlling him.
Taylor trying to control the position here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Herbert Taylor has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Wentworth tries to score a power double leg takedown but Taylor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wentworth somewhat.
Wentworth throws a looping overhand right but Taylor ducks down to avoid it.
Wentworth slips a jab from Taylor.
Taylor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Taylor leaves Wentworth with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Taylor lunges at Wentworth with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wentworth's hand.
Wentworth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wentworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Taylor was well out of range. Poor timing from Wentworth.
Taylor thows a body kick. Wentworth tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wentworth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Taylor tries to avoid it but Wentworth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Taylor to the ground. Taylor escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wentworth takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
Wentworth changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Taylor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Taylor tries to land a leg kick but Wentworth saw it coming and moves away.
Taylor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Taylor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
Wentworth misses with a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Taylor.
Wentworth moves out of range of the body kick.
Taylor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wentworth fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Wentworth slips under a jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Herbert Taylor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taylor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Herbert Taylor!