PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Buddy Taylor (ranked 5328 p4p, 462 weight class) and Loki Devlin (ranked 3468 p4p, 363 weight class). Taylor's entrance music is Bad Reputation. A fine choice. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Taylor
vs
Devlin

175 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

174 cm
25
163 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
KO power

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Determined

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Buddy Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Loki Devlin!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor misses with a looping left.
Taylor is looking to slow Devlin down with leg kicks.
Devlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Taylor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Taylor tries to clinch but Devlin moves away
and Devlin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Devlin digs a good hook to Taylor's body.
Devlin misses with an uppercut. Taylor saw that one coming.

Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Devlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Taylor.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Devlin struggles to land a body shot inside as Taylor controls his hands.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor tries to stall but Devlin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Taylor prevents a body shot from Devlin.
Taylor wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Devlin has him pressed against the cage.
Taylor tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Devlin or not.
Devlin taking a breather.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devlin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Devlin scores with a shot to the side of Taylor's head.
Devlin lands a left hand.
Taylor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

Devlin manages to break the clinch.
Devlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Devlin is avoiding it.
Devlin throws a low kick but Taylor moves out of range easily.
Devlin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.

Devlin drives through and clinches with Taylor against the cage.

Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor staying out of range there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Devlin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Taylor finds it's way round the side to connect with Devlin's head.
Taylor connects with the punch.

Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Devlin has taken the fight into the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Devlin misses with some punches.
Devlin blocking some punches.
Devlin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Taylor looks to land a combination but Devlin avoids it well.
Devlin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Devlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.
Devlin throws a shot to the body.
Devlin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Devlin misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Devlin.
Devlin throws a big counter head kick but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Taylor, as that shot connected.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Devlin's head backwards.
Buddy Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Devlin looks to score with a jab to the body but Taylor is just out of range.
Taylor looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Devlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.

Taylor gets in close and instigates a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Taylor throws a punch but it's blocked by Devlin.
Taylor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Devlin lands a hook that snaps the head of Taylor backwards.
Devlin misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Taylor fails to land.
Devlin lands with a short punch from the clinch.

Devlin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Devlin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Devlin misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Devlin's defenses.
Devlin slips a straight right by Taylor.
The fighters circling - Taylor throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Devlin throws a big counter head kick but Taylor avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Devlin has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Devlin throws a right hand that misses
and Taylor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Devlin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Taylor has Devlin up against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Devlin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Taylor lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Devlin backwards.
Taylor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Taylor misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor is trying to force a seperation but Devlin has the dominant position.
Taylor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Devlin.
Taylor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Taylor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Devlin tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taylor tries to circle away but Devlin has him pinned against the cage.
Taylor is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Taylor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Devlin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Devlin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Devlin can do to turn this around?
Devlin 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.
Buddy Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Devlin lunges at Taylor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Taylor's hand.
Devlin throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease.
Taylor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Devlin.
Devlin misses with a low kick as Taylor jumps back.
An attempted straight right counter from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Devlin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Devlin loads up on a big right hand but Taylor slips the punch.
Taylor scores with a hook to the body. Devlin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Devlin moves into the clinch.
Devlin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Devlin is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Taylor is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devlin.
Taylor works on Devlin's body with a couple of short punches.
Devlin wants to take the fight to the mat but Taylor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Buddy Taylor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Loki Devlin.
Devlin lands an uppercut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin misses with a short punch on the inside.

Taylor manages to break the clinch.
Devlin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Devlin shoots and misses
and Taylor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Devlin just misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor throws a shot from downtown. Devlin moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Devlin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Devlin walks into a jab.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Devlin unleashes a big counter combination but Taylor bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Devlin on the wrong end of a nice jab.

Devlin clinches with his opponent.
Devlin letting Taylor take a breather here.
Taylor is looking to break free of the clinch but Devlin has double underhooks.
Devlin has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Devlin takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Devlin on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Devlin.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Devlin.
Taylor tries a body shot but Devlin blocks it.
Devlin misses with a punch to the body.
Taylor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Devlin.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Devlin misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Taylor.
Taylor swings wildly with an uppercut but Devlin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Devlin digs a right hand underneath Taylor's ribcage. Taylor let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Devlin presses Taylor against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Devlin's elbow.
Devlin lands a body punch.
Taylor wants to stall.
Taylor has a couple of punches blocked by Devlin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devlin misses with a body punch.
Devlin tries to stall but Taylor uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Devlin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Devlin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Taylors head.

Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Devlin clinches up with Taylor and pushes him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Devlin.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Taylor gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Devlin.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Taylor.
Devlin lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Devlin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Nice uppercut lands for Taylor. That snapped Devlin's head back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devlin throws a poor cross that misses
and Taylor counters with a series of strikes. Devlin will be more careful next time no doubt.
Taylor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taylor throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Devlin misses with a wild body shot.
Devlin lands with a hook. Taylor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Taylor throws a hook to the side of Devlin's head but Devlin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Taylor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Devlin.
A telegraphed right hand from Devlin misses the target.
Taylor checks a low kick from Devlin.
Devlin takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor tries to clinch but Devlin moves out of range.
Taylor moves out of range as Devlin strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Devlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Devlin bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Taylor's head backwards.
Buddy Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Devlin digs a good body shot into Taylor's ribs.
Devlin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Buddy Taylor will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Devlin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.
Devlin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Taylor checks it well.
Taylor throws a big counter combination but Devlin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Devlin throws the left hand but Taylor avoids the punch easily.
Devlin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Devlin misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Devlin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

Taylor gets tackled into the cage by Devlin. Devlin maintains the clinch.
Buddy Taylor has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Taylor works on Devlin's body with a couple of short punches.
Taylor leaning his opponent against the cage.
Devlin slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Taylor - that landed with a thud.
Taylor blocking some punches.
Devlin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Taylor or not.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Devlin's ribcage. Devlin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Devlin as Taylor tries to tie him up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Devlin wants to stall.
A short right from Taylor on the inside.
Devlin lands with a right to the head.
Taylor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Taylor can't find room to land a body shot as Devlin controls the action.
A hook to the body from Taylor.

Devlin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Devlin moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Devlin misses the target.
Devlin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Taylor.
Taylor fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from Devlin.
Taylor moves out of range as Devlin strikes.
Devlin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Devlin lands with a right hand.
Devlin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Devlin. Taylor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Taylor appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Taylor tries to clinch up.
Taylor looks to land a left hand but Devlin moved out of range nicely.
Taylor scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Taylor lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Devlin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Taylor moves away.

Taylor has managed to clinch.
Devlin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Devlin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Taylor.
Taylor misses with some punches.
Taylor working aggressively here.

Devlin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Taylor throws a big shot that misses.
Devlin appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor misses with a left hand
and Devlin counters with a left to the body.

Taylor pushes Devlin up against the cage in a clinch.
Devlin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor scores with a nice hook to the head.
Taylor working hard to break the clinch.
Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Devlin is controlling him.
Taylor misses with a punch on the inside.
Devlin blocks an uppercut.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Devlin swings for the body but Taylor moves out of range.
Taylor shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Devlin eats them both and turns towards Taylor to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Taylor lands with a cross.
Taylor is looking to land body kicks.
Devlin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor throws a hook but Devlin blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Taylor scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Devlin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Taylor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Devlin instigates a clinch.
Devlin blocking some punches.
Loki Devlin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Devlin scores with a nice hook to the head.

Devlin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Devlin moves away.

Taylor tries to keep at a distance but Devlin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Devlin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Buddy Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Devlin is pushing Taylor up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Devlin misses with a punch on the inside.

And that's the end of the fight!
Buddy Taylor showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Taylor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Peter Branson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buddy Taylor!
A relieved looking Buddy Taylor thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.