PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix St Laurent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Ynnub
vs
St Laurent

172 cm
23
177 lbs
5 - 0 - 0

178 cm
23
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Powerful

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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Ynnub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phoenix St Laurent!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and William Peck.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ynnub thows a left - swing and a miss!
St Laurent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ynnub on the wrong end of a nice hook.
St Laurent tries a head kick but it misses.
St Laurent doesn't manage to clinch there - Ynnub circles away.
Ynnub is trying hard to land a takedown here. St Laurent sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
St Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ynnub swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Ynnub throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. St Laurent was covering up waiting for the punch and Ynnub finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Ynnub is stalling in the full guard.
Ynnub's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Ynnub from controlling successfully.
Ynnub seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ynnub throws a big right hand that misses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ynnub trying to control but St Laurent is working from the bottom.
St Laurent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
St Laurent wants to free his trapped foot but Ynnub is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ynnub pushes St Laurent off looking to stand but St Laurent dives back in and keeps control.
Ynnub on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ynnub tries to get out of the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ynnub gets back to full guard.

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.
St Laurent is fighting to break Ynnub's control of his arms but Ynnub is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ynnub looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ynnub controlling the position.
St Laurent looking to sit in guard and control but Ynnub gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ynnub closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Ynnub lands in his opponent's guard.
St Laurent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Ynnub makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ynnub.

Ynnub kicks St Laurent off and gets to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
St Laurent is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Ynnub looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
St Laurent working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ynnub.
Ynnub 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.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub trying to control but St Laurent is working from the bottom.
Ynnub loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ynnub in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ynnub slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Ynnub thows a big elbow that misses.
Ynnub content to stall in guard here.
Ynnub throws and elbow that misses. St Laurent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ynnub's guard. Nice move by St Laurent!

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.

Ynnub wriggles free and stands up.
St Laurent tries to clinch but Ynnub is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub fakes high and swings low for a body shot but St Laurent manages to avoid it.
Bunny Ynnub seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
St Laurent misses with the combination.
St Laurent throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Laurent looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
St Laurent throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ynnub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown but St Laurent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Laurent misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
St Laurent throws a head kick that misses.
Ynnub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has St Laurent pinned against the cage. St Laurent gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.

Ynnub shoots in and bounces St Laurent off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Ynnub throws and elbow that misses. St Laurent uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ynnub's guard. Nice move by St Laurent!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ynnub looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ynnub is looking to stand up but St Laurent isn't so interested in that idea.
St Laurent trying to control the position from guard on top but Ynnub is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two 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.
Ynnub has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ynnub wants to get back to his feet but St Laurent is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub keeping moving, preventing St Laurent from controlling successfully.

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.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Ynnub changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. St Laurent tries to avoid it but Ynnub manages to keep hold of a leg and drag St Laurent to the ground. St Laurent escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Laurent throws a sloppy head kick and Ynnub moves out of range easily.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown but St Laurent shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
St Laurent tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ynnub paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ynnub circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ynnub thows a body shot but no joy.
St Laurent misses with a head kick.
St Laurent wants to clinch up but Ynnub keeps it at a distance.
St Laurent lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ynnub jabs at St Laurent's body.
St Laurent plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Ynnub on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by St Laurent. St Laurent obviously looking to wear him down.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ynnub was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
St Laurent blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

St Laurent closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ynnub on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
St Laurent stops a takedown attempt from Ynnub.
St Laurent connects with a knee to the head.
St Laurent tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ynnub avoids it.
Ynnub changes levels and goes for a takedown here. St Laurent fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Ynnub is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in St Laurent's half guard.
Ynnub seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but St Laurent does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ynnub with the ground and pound but St Laurent uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Ynnub prevents St Laurent from getting back to his feet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ynnub cracks St Laurent with a solid left hand.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
St Laurent is looking to stand up but Ynnub isn't so interested in that idea.
Bunny Ynnub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ynnub throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but St Laurent keeps moving.
St Laurent utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Laurent tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ynnub in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
St Laurent looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
St Laurent being controlled here, momentarily.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A head kick misses from St Laurent.
St Laurent throws a head kick that misses.
Ynnub blocks a head kick by St Laurent.
Ynnub shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. St Laurent defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
St Laurent has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ynnub finds it's way round the side to connect with St Laurent's head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
St Laurent misses with a head kick.
Phoenix St Laurent is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ynnub fails with a takedown attempt.
St Laurent throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Ynnub gets a takedown into half guard.
Ynnub sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub is looking to stall here but St Laurent recovers full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub had his way with Phoenix St Laurent in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ynnub looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Ynnub throws a big right hand that misses.
Ynnub trying to control but St Laurent is working from the bottom.
Ynnub is stalling in the full guard.
St Laurent wants to sweep here but Ynnub controlling him for the moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub sitting in guard here, content to control.
Ynnub throwing strikes from guard but St Laurent blocks nicely.
St Laurent has momentary wrist control but Ynnub slips an elbow through the middle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ynnub's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
St Laurent wants to get back to his feet but Ynnub is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ynnub controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ynnub stops St Laurent from standing up.
St Laurent keeping moving, preventing Ynnub from controlling successfully.
Ynnub looking to pass the guard.

That's four 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.
Ynnub postures up in St Laurent's guard and throws a big left but St Laurent blocks it.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Ynnub changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. St Laurent looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Ynnub working the strikes but St Laurent uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Ynnub is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ynnub is looking to advance position but St Laurent won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Ynnub showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ynnub has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 49:46
Judge William Peck scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunny Ynnub!
Bunny Ynnub retains his welterweight title!