PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jayceon Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Kalyagin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Taylor might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Put you on the Game. Kalyagin has chosen Show Me Your Genitals as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Konstantin Kalyagin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Taylor
vs
Kalyagin

185 cm
22
215 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

189 cm
28
224 lbs
18 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin

Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Heavy handed

Convicted Trap House
Conviction

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jayceon Taylor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Konstantin Kalyagin!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor stuns Kalyagin with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor cracks Kalyagin with an open hand slap.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor cracks Kalyagin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalyagin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Taylor scores with a leg kick.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jayceon Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kalyagin swats him away and circles back towards the center.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Taylor.
Kalyagin looks gassed!
Taylor tries a head kick but it misses.
Taylor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kalyagin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalyagin misses with a low kick.
Taylor dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kalyagin. That did some damage!
Taylor throws a body kick that misses.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalyagin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Taylor tests Kalyagin's chin there with a solid looking shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor lands with a kick to the ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Taylor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Kalyagin's head back.
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.
Taylor connects with a high kick.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Taylor throws a low kick but Kalyagin moves out of range easily.
Taylor scores with a punch to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the body kick.
Kalyagin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor feints and then cracks Kalyagin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kalyagin down.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That kick from Taylor tenderised Kalyagin's leg. Kalyagin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Taylor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Taylor throws a nice outside leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big right from Taylor misses.
Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick and Kalyagin moves out of range easily.
Taylor takes a swing at Kalyagin's ribcage but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalyagin 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.

Taylor takes the fight into the clinch.
Taylor stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayceon Taylor dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Taylor catches Kalyagin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kalyagin 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.
Taylor misses with an attempted mid kick.
Taylor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jayceon Taylor is winning the standup battle so far.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalyagin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalyagin staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kalyagin.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalyagin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Kalyagin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalyagin can do to turn this around?
That kick from Taylor tenderised Kalyagin's leg. Kalyagin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalyagin is breathing heavily.
Kalyagin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Taylor misses with a low kick.
Taylor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Taylor throws a sloppy head kick
and Kalyagin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice jab there from Taylor.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Taylor gets a clinch.
Taylor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Taylor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Taylor has Kalyagin pressed against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalyagin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Taylor.
Kalyagin working aggressively here.
Kalyagin is trying to push Taylor away but Taylor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Taylor taking a breather.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Taylor.
Taylor lands an elbow inside that Kalyagin shrugs off.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor scores with a shot to the side of Kalyagin's head.
Taylor presses Kalyagin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Taylor lands a knee to the body.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalyagins head.
Taylor lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Taylor to work.
Taylor lands a nice elbow.
Taylor slowing the pace effectively.
Taylor lands an elbow that stopped Kalyagin in his tracks for a moment.
Taylor blocks an uppercut.
Taylor lands a shoulder strike.
Kalyagin throws a punch but it's blocked by Taylor.
Kalyagin has a couple of punches blocked by Taylor.
Taylor lands with a light punch inside.
Taylor lands a hook that snaps the head of Kalyagin backwards.
Taylor displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kalyagin up against the cage.
Kalyagin tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Taylor lands with a left to the head.
Taylor lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kalyagin.

Taylor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A leg kick checked by Kalyagin.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Kalyagin off balance momentarily.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the strikes.
Taylor lands a leg kick that knocks Kalyagin off balance momentarily.
No joy there for Taylor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayceon Taylor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Donk. Taylor catches Kalyagin right on the button with a cross.
Kalyagin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Taylor can pounce on him.
Taylor delivers a nice body kick.
Taylor connects with an inside leg kick.
Taylor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taylor lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick by Kalyagin misses

and Taylor moves into the clinch.
Kalyagin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice left hand lands by Taylor.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Taylor - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Taylor comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Taylor digs a right hand underneath Kalyagin's ribcage. Kalyagin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Taylor makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Taylor just leaning against Kalyagin, taking a breather.
Taylor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalyagins head.

Taylor breaks the clinch.
Kalyagin is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taylor.
Taylor lands a jab to the nose.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses.
Taylor bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kalyagin's head backwards.
Taylor tries to clinch but Kalyagin moves out of range.
Kalyagin throws a leg kick
and Taylor counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalyagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Taylor slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kalyagin walks into a left hand.
Kalyagin moves out of range of the strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalyagin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Taylor digs a good hook to Kalyagin's body.
Kalyagin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kalyagin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Taylor with a jab.
Taylor lands with an uppercut that bounces Kalyagin off the cage and back into rage.
Taylor scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Taylor smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A cross from Taylor lands.
Taylor misses with a combination
enabling Kalyagin to counter with a crisp jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalyagin walks into a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayceon Taylor clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Taylor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalyagin.
Taylor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Taylor throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kalyagin keeps the fight on the outside.
Taylor connects with a crisp jab.
Kalyagin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kalyagin misses with a leg kick
and Taylor counters with an outside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throws a leg kick which misses Kalyagin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalyagin tries to avoid it.
Taylor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Taylor throws a quick inside leg kick.
Taylor jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Taylor throws a lazy head kick
and Kalyagin counters with a leg kick.
Taylor delivers a nice body kick.
Taylor connects with a body shot.
Taylor lands a high kick!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalyagin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Taylor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Taylor.
Kalyagin throws a body kick the misses
and Taylor counters with a nice leg kick.
A lazy left from Taylor finds it's target.
Kalyagin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a kick to the body.
Taylor misses with a wild combination.
Kalyagin blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taylor throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Taylor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kalyagin connects with a leg kick. Taylor looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taylor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalyagin.
Kalyagin slips under a jab.
Taylor swings for the body but Kalyagin moves out of range.
Taylor with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Taylor is looking to clinch but Kalyagin is avoiding it.
Taylor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalyagin blocks a head kick by Taylor.
Taylor is looking to slow Kalyagin down with leg kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jayceon Taylor had his way with Konstantin Kalyagin in that round.
That's time! Taylor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Taylor misses with a looping right.
A swing and a miss from Taylor.
Taylor connects with a solid leg kick.

Taylor instigates a clinch.

Taylor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kalyagin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slow jab from Taylor misses its intended target.
Taylor lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kalyagin misses with a leg kick
enabling Taylor to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kalyagin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Kalyagin misses with a leg kick
letting Taylor counter with a right hand.
Kalyagin misses the shot to the body.
Kalyagin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A head kick misses from Taylor.
Taylor throws a low kick but Kalyagin moves out of range easily.
Kalyagin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Taylor.
Kalyagin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Taylor.
Taylor jabs Kalyagin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Konstantin Kalyagin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Taylor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kalyagin in his tracks.
Taylor lands with a slapping head kick.

Kalyagin is rocked!
Taylor thuds his right hand into Kalyagin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kalyagin is still on wobbly legs! Can Taylor finish him?
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 a nice looking body shot.
Kalyagin seems to have recovered his senses.
Taylor digs a good body shot into Kalyagin's ribs.
Konstantin Kalyagin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but Kalyagin is just out of range.
Taylor cracks the inside of Kalyagin's front leg.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Taylor, right into the meat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kalyagin.
Taylor lands a really nice looking cross but Kalyagin seems unphased.
Kalyagin takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Taylor scores with a jab. Kalyagin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kalyagin takes one to the chin there.
Taylor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kalyagin moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Taylor lands with a thumping leg kick.
Taylor lands with a nice body kick.
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
Kalyagin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Taylor. Taylor obviously looking to wear him down.
Jayceon Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Taylor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kalyagin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Taylor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jayceon 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight for Jayceon Taylor!
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Jayceon Taylor!
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight for Jayceon Taylor!

Jayceon Taylor wins by unanimous decision!
Jayceon Taylor is the new light heavyweight champion!