PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cray Willams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Tayber might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu. Cray Willams will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Tayber
vs
Willams

170 cm
35
165 lbs
15 - 8 - 0

185 cm
33
182 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent MT
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Solid chin

Cage Star

VIRAL COMBAT
Cage Star

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jebidiah Tayber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cray Willams!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Tayber fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Willams sprawls well initially but Tayber persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

Tayber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Tayber not doing much here.

Tayber wants to work for an arm triangle but Willams is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber thows a huge punch but Willams dodges it nicely.
Willams is trying is best to control the position here.
Tayber is looking to take a break and control but Willams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tayber throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Tayber trying to mount his opponent but Willams defends it.
Tayber performing his best blanket impression for a moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Willams gets back to full guard.
Tayber is working Willams over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tayber looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tayber won't allow Willams to get back to his feet.
Tayber throws an elbow that misses. Willams uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tayber's guard. Nice move by Willams!
Tayber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Tayber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayber tries to strike from the bottom.
Willams must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to pass the guard but Tayber is keeping the position.
Tayber has a closed guard, preventing Willams from standing up.
Willams is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tayber controls Willams momentarily but Willams frees himself.
Tayber might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willams tries to free his leg and advance position but Tayber is retaining full guard.

Tayber is looking for a triangle but Willams pushes his legs off easily.
Willams is looking to work some ground and pound but Tayber has wrist control.
Willams advances to half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Willams wants to control but Tayber is keeping him busy.

Willams seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Tayber has recovered full guard.
Willams in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Tayber working for a triangle but Willams defends it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Willams trying to control but Tayber is working from the bottom.
Tayber avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayber looking to control.
Willams postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Willams throws an elbow that misses. Tayber uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willams's guard. Nice move by Tayber!
Willams is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Willams shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tayber as he avoids it easily.
Tayber misses with a head kick.
Cray Willams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Willams looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Willams looking to sit in guard and control but Tayber gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tayber tries to free his leg and advance position but Willams is retaining full guard.
Tayber postures up.
Tayber trying to control but Willams is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Willams's head.
Tayber trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jebidiah Tayber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tayber working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Willams working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tayber.
Tayber throws a big elbow that misses.

Tayber drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willams looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willams looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willams!
Willams is staying tight to Tayber's torso, preventing him from escaping.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Willams stands up and beckons Tayber to his feet.
Willams uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tayber.
Willams misses with a series of wild punches.
Willams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tayber changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Willams misses with an uppercut. Tayber saw that one coming.
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!
Willams takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tayber.
Tayber cracks Willams with a right hand to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Tayber shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Tayber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tayber looking to sit in guard and control but Willams gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tayber wants to sweep here but Willams controlling him for the moment.
Willams trying to control the position from guard on top but Tayber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willams is looking to advance position but Tayber has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Willams wants to control but Tayber is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber with good strikes from the mount here!
Willams is trying to escape the mount.
Willams is squirming around, avoiding Tayber's attempts to control the action.
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!
Tayber is in the full mount, landing strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Willams holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Tayber tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jebidiah Tayber dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Tayber looks for the body kick but Willams saw that one coming.
Willams avoids the body shot from Tayber.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tayber.
Tayber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Willams.
Willams with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tayber counters with a stiff right hand.

Tayber looking to score a takedown here. Willams is defending well but Tayber drives through and ends up in Willams's guard.
Willams keeping full guard, as Tayber tries to pass.
Willams controlling the position.
Tayber lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Willams's head.

Tayber has gone for a leg lock! Willams slips out almost immediately though and dives into Tayber's guard.
Willams working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Willams is looking to stand up but Tayber won't let him.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Willams accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.

Tayber looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Willams wants to control from the top but Tayber keeps moving.
Willams wants to stand but Tayber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.

Tayber working for a triangle but Willams defends it easily.
Cray Willams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber trying to keep a closed guard but Willams is proving a slippery customer.
Willams tries to stand but Tayber is controlling from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Willams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Willams with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tayber controls Willams momentarily but Willams frees himself.

Willams stands up from Tayber's guard - Willams perhaps looking for a knockout.

Tayber shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Willams napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayber is looking to take a break and control but Willams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Tayber has hold of Willams's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Willams seems comfortable defending it but Tayber has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Willams is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Willams is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Tayber couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jebidiah Tayber!
Jebidiah Tayber decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.