PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Lanetaylor (ranked 3766 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ethan Edwards (ranked 5915 p4p, 0 weight class). Dylan Lanetaylor has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Lanetaylor
vs
Edwards

185 cm
25
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

165 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dylan Lanetaylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ethan Edwards!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Edwards feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edwards with a flurry of punches that miss.
Edwards landing some decent shots from guard.
Lanetaylor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Edwards is one step ahead there.
Lanetaylor has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.
Lanetaylor throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lanetaylor kicks Edwards off and gets to his feet.

Edwards shoots in and bounces Lanetaylor off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lanetaylor manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Edwards manages to get himself to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards controlling Lanetaylor's posture.
Edwards really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lanetaylor. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lanetaylor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Edwards is controlling Lanetaylor's posture.

Edwards is looking for a triangle but Lanetaylor pushes his legs off easily.
Lanetaylor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Edwards is looking to sweep but instead, Lanetaylor has passed into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Edwards wants to get back to full guard.
Lanetaylor trying to control from half guard but Edwards is working away.
Edwards tries to roll over but Lanetaylor keeps him under control.

Lanetaylor is looking for a kimura but Edwards is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lanetaylor to get the leverage.
Edwards is looking for a sweep. Lanetaylor is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lanetaylor not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Edwards tries to roll over but Lanetaylor keeps him under control.
Edwards looks like he's trying to stand up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lanetaylor.
Edwards is staying active underneath Lanetaylor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Edwards is trying to get back to full guard.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Lanetaylor rushes Edwards and presses him up against the cage.
Edwards fails to pull guard.
Lanetaylor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lanetaylor has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Edwards after a bit of a struggle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lanetaylor is looking to control Edwards's arms but Edwards gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lanetaylor has his back to the cage.
Lanetaylor wants a takedown but no success here.
Edwards jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lanetaylor walks away with a smile on his face. Edwards gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.

Edwards shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lanetaylor has momentary wrist control but Edwards slips an elbow through the middle.

Lanetaylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lanetaylor fails in his attempt to clinch.

Edwards scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lanetaylor has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Edwards is on him like a limpet, forcing Lanetaylor back against the cage.
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 Dylan Lanetaylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Edwards shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lanetaylor's guard.
Edwards keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lanetaylor's head.
Edwards controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Edwards postures up and lands a big shot to Lanetaylor's brow.
Edwards must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Edwards in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lanetaylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lanetaylor pulls Edwards in close to prevent any damage.

Lanetaylor throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards stays in close to Lanetaylor's body and controls the position.
Edwards is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lanetaylor trying to keep a closed guard but Edwards is proving a slippery customer.
Edwards works over Lanetaylor with some ground and pound from guard.

Edwards decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lanetaylor tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Edwards gets a double leg takedown into Lanetaylor's guard.

Lanetaylor pushes Edwards off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lanetaylor changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edwards tries to avoid it but Lanetaylor manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edwards to the ground. Edwards escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Edwards as Lanetaylor shoots in.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Edwards shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lanetaylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lanetaylor wants to improve his position but Edwards is controlling well.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ground and pound from Edwards.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lanetaylor is trying to get back to full guard.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lanetaylor is trying to maintain the position but Edwards is very close to passing his half guard.
Edwards lands strikes from half guard.
Edwards seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Lanetaylor wants to get back to his feet.
Edwards winds up and cracks Lanetaylor with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Edwards working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Ethan Edwards has got the better of the ground game so far.
Edwards working the head and body with strikes.
Lanetaylor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lanetaylor is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Edwards scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ethan Edwards showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lanetaylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Edwards feints and as Lanetaylor raises his hands in defense, Edwards changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Edwards throwing strikes from guard but Lanetaylor blocks nicely.
Edwards is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lanetaylor being controlled here, momentarily.
Edwards postures up in Lanetaylor's guard and throws a big left but Lanetaylor blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards preventing the sweep.

Edwards stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Lanetaylor shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edwards sprawls well. Edwards wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lanetaylor gets slowly back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lanetaylor tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.

Edwards is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lanetaylor's half guard.

Lanetaylor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Edwards keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lanetaylor is pressed up against the cage. Edwards has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lanetaylor down to the mat. Lanetaylor avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Edwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards lands a nice forearm strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Edwards landing a few strikes.
You can see the frustration on Lanetaylor's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Edwards scoring with punches and elbows.
Edwards happy to just control the position for now.
Edwards working the ground and pound from side control.
Lanetaylor can't do much from the bottom here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards working the ground and pound.
Lanetaylor on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lanetaylor is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lanetaylor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Edwards scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Edwards prevents Lanetaylor from standing back up.
Edwards lands with a punch from half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Edwards looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lanetaylor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Edwards seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lanetaylor trying to hold on to Edwards's head to control him but Edwards postures up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Edwards lands a nice short elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Edwards takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ethan Edwards comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Edwards 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 David Hoff scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ethan Edwards!