PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Myles Hate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Hate
vs
Ynnub

175 cm
19
170 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

172 cm
22
177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Likes ground

Black Skull Clothing

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Myles Hate!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Ynnub!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Elvis Blanc.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ynnub shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Hate manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Ynnub stays in close to Hate's body and controls the position.

Hate escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ynnub gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Hate has his foot on Ynnub's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ynnub works his way back into a safe position though.

Hate has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ynnub can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Hate isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ynnub stacks Hate on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ynnub!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hate can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Ynnub's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Ynnub working the ground and pound.
Ynnub working away.
Ynnub controls the position from side control.
Hate throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.

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.
Hate is trying to get back to half guard.
Hate gets back to half guard.
Hate is trying to control but Ynnub manages to pass to mount!
Ynnub looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hate gets back to half guard.
Hate wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy and won't allow it.

Hate looking for submissions off his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hate is breathing heavily.
Hate is looking for a sweep. Ynnub is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ynnub passes into side control, despite Hate's attempt to control the position.
Ynnub happy to just control the position for now.

That's four 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.
Ynnub tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Hate can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hate tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Nice uppercut lands for Ynnub. That snapped Hate's head back.
Ynnub scores with a shot to the body.

Ynnub darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Hate wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hate is trying to get back to full guard.
Hate is looking to control Ynnub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hate avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

Hate actively working from the bottom here.

Hate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.

Ynnub shoots in and bounces Hate off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hate striking off his back but it's not causing Ynnub any problems.
Ynnub controlling from the top position.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Hate is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hate had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Ynnub is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Hate Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Ynnub's back instead.
Ynnub really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hate. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hate missing with strikes.
Ynnub trying to control the action but Hate just sinks the hooks in.
Hate trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

Hate has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Ynnub wants to control his opponent's hands but Hate gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

Hate is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Ynnub is defending well though. Hate let's go of the attempt for now.
Hate is controlling the position but Ynnub somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Ynnub is trying is best to control the position here.
Hate wants to control but Ynnub is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub has his hands clasped together around Hate's back. He's all about the action.
Hate throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Ynnub lands a nice hook to Hate's body. Hate takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Ynnub dives in and grabs Hate's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hate pushes down on Ynnub's head and hops out.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown but Hate shows good takedown defense.
Hate tries for a takedown but Ynnub circles away easily

and Ynnub counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ynnub passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub sitting and controlling from the half guard.

Hate looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ynnub tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Hate.
Ynnub wants to control but Hate is keeping him busy.
Hate is looking to control Ynnub's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hate avoid being mounted?
Hate gets full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Hate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ynnub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ynnub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ynnub wants to stand but Hate is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hate working a defensive guard here.

Hate is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Hate working for a triangle but Ynnub defends it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub stays in close to Hate's body and controls the position.

Hate looking for a guillotine here but Ynnub defends easily.
Ynnub is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Ynnub must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

Hate is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ynnub is aware though and is defending well.
Hate looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ynnub is one step ahead there.
Ynnub controlling from the top position.
Hate is trying to keep Ynnub in close.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hate looking for subs off his back but Ynnub has passed one foot through into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Ynnub lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ynnub looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Hate!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub controlling from mount.
Hate wants to hold on but Ynnub pushes him away.
Hate is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ynnub is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hate is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ynnub controlling the position easily from mount.
Hate tries to lock up and control but Ynnub gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

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.
Ynnub looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hate tries to lock up and control but Ynnub gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hate swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ynnub controlling from mount.
Hate tries to hold on but Ynnub pushes him away.
Hate throwing hammer fists to the chest of Ynnub. What's that going to do exactly?
Ynnub controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

Despite being in the dominant position, Bunny Ynnub just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ynnub with a poor takedown

and Hate counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ynnub's guard now.
Hate 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.
Ynnub wants to stand up but Hate is controlling him.
Ynnub is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.

Hate drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Ynnub manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hate has Ynnub in his guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Hate working for a triangle but Ynnub defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Bunny Ynnub will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hate has his takedown stuffed

and Ynnub counters with a nice double leg into side control. Hate won't be happy with that.
Hate is trying to control Ynnub's posture but Ynnub avoids it.
Hate is looking to reverse the position.
Ynnub looks up at the clock and then as Hate takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Ynnub smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Hate tries to bench press Ynnub off him but Ynnub keeps the position.
Ynnub is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Hate will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Bunny Ynnub has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Hate wants to control but Ynnub postures up.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
You can see the frustration on Hate's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.

Ynnub decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Ynnub closes the distance and clinches up with Hate, looking for a takedown. Ynnub pushes Hate against the cage but Hate circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.

Hate gets caught flat footed, as Ynnub shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Hate is trying to keep Ynnub in close.
Ynnub sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Hate looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hate looking for a sweep. Not yet Hate, not yet.
Ynnub sitting in guard here, content to control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hate working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ynnub doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ynnub manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hate being controlled here, momentarily.
Myles Hate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Hate working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Ynnub has passed into half guard!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Ynnub is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.

Hate looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Hate looking for submissions off his back.
Ynnub keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Ynnub comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ynnub has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 45:50
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 45:50
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Ynnub!
Bunny Ynnub is the new welterweight champion!