PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bunny Ynnub (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Zeke Rage was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ynnub
vs
Rage

172 cm
24
177 lbs
6 - 0 - 1

195 cm
20
170 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
KO power

BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
Powerful

[MMABR] Umbrella Corporation - Q159.4 Recovery
[MMABR] Umbrella Corporation - Q159.4 Recovery

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 6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunny Ynnub!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeke Rage!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Gregory Folan.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ynnub shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Rage is trying to defend but Ynnub finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ynnub passes the guard and advances to mount!
Rage wants to hold on but Ynnub pushes him away.
Rage wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Ynnub working Rage over with strikes here.
Ynnub landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ynnub looking to finish with strikes here!
Rage gets back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage trying to hold on to Ynnub's head to control him but Ynnub postures up.
Ynnub not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rage wants to control but Ynnub is keeping busy.
Ynnub moves into full mount! Rage won't be happy about that!
Ynnub throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Rage avoids a series of strikes thrown by Ynnub.

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.
A nice elbow there by Ynnub.
Ynnub connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Ynnub fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Rage is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ynnub thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Ynnub throws some wild stikes that Rage manages to avoid easily.
Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Rage wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Ynnub.
Ynnub postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Rage looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rage?
Ynnub trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Ynnub has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rage's face.
Ynnub trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Rage is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rage in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ynnub is in the full mount, landing strikes.
BOOM! Ynnub connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Ynnub cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ynnub lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Rage bucks up and throws Ynnub to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice takedown defense from Rage. No joy for Ynnub on that attempt.
Ynnub shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rage pinned against the cage. Rage gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Rage misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rage stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rage wants it to stay on the feet.
Ynnub swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Ynnub looks for a takedown but Rage sprawls well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ynnub is defended easily by Rage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rage slips under a jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rage sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Ynnub somewhat.

Ynnub shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ynnub showed some decent athleticism there.
Ynnub has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ynnub sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub prevents Rage from standing back up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Ynnub in particular looking to stall.
Rage regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ynnub.
Rage wants to stand up but Ynnub is controlling him.
Rage working a defensive guard here.
Ynnub trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub trying to control but Rage is working from the bottom.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Nice sprawl there from Rage as Ynnub shoots in.
Rage throws a big shot that misses.
Zeke Rage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rage misses with a straight right.
Ynnub shoots in for a double leg but Rage sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Rage misses.
No joy there for Rage, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

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

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ynnub thows a big elbow that misses.
Ynnub trying to control the position from guard on top but Rage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ynnub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rage can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ynnub throws and elbow that misses. Rage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ynnub's guard. Nice move by Rage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Ynnub swings for the body but Rage moves out of range.
Rage slaps away a takedown attempt from Ynnub, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rage cracks Ynnub with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
No luck for Ynnub with that takedown attempt.
Ynnub will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ynnub shoots in but Rage avoids the takedown attempt easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ynnub closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Rage avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ynnub.
Ynnub is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ynnub thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ynnub sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Rage defending well though.
Ynnub thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.
Rage is in trouble now - Ynnub has advanced to mount!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rage is in a horrible position here. Ynnub smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Rage tries to lock up and control but Ynnub gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Ynnub punching from mount but Rage doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Ynnub can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.
Ynnub tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Rage is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage is looking to improve his position but Ynnub isn't that keen on the idea.
Ynnub scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Rage?
Rage wants to try and get back to his feet.
Ynnub working the ground and pound effectively.
Bunny Ynnub overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ynnub throws some wild stikes that Rage manages to avoid easily.
Rage really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ynnub. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
BOOM! Ynnub connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Ynnub can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub lands a nice shot to the head.
Rage tries to hold on but Ynnub postures up.
Ynnub raining down shots from the mount!
Rage tries to lock up and control but Ynnub gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Ynnub drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ynnub not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ynnub wants to pass the guard but Rage is keeping the position.
Rage keeping moving, preventing Ynnub from controlling successfully.
Ynnub makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub pushing down on Rage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ynnub lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ynnub not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ynnub not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ynnub trying to control from half guard but Rage is working away.
Ynnub landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Ynnub connects with a nice short shot to Rage's temple.
Rage wants to get back to his feet.
Ynnub throwing shots but Rage is blocking nicely.
Rage is staying active underneath Ynnub, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ynnub missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ynnub thows a huge punch but Rage dodges it nicely.
Ynnub is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rage can do to turn this around?
Ynnub is looking to take a break and control but Rage is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ynnub stalling.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ynnub wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rage keeps working.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rage looks to throw the jab but Ynnub is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ynnub.
The fighters circling - Ynnub throws out the jab but it was never going to land.

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 shoots in and drives through. Rage sprawls well.
Ynnub throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rage's waist but Rage gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ynnub off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ynnub bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Ynnub happy to just control the position for now.
What's Rage going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Rage is trying to control Ynnub's posture but Ynnub avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bunny Ynnub had his way with Zeke Rage in that round.
That's time! Ynnub's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Rage defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ynnub.
Rage swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ynnub dives in and grabs Rage's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rage pushes down on Ynnub's head and hops out.
Ynnub closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rage circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bunny Ynnub. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ynnub shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rage as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Ynnub trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ynnub chips away with some ground and pound.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.
Rage is trying to keep Ynnub in close.
Rage throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Ynnub wants to control from the top but Rage keeps moving.

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.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ynnub fails to land the takedown.

Ynnub shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Rage wants to get back to his feet but Ynnub is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Ynnub might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ynnub throws a strike but Rage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ynnub has a closed guard, preventing Rage from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rage won't allow Ynnub to get back to his feet.
Ynnub manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Ynnub can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rage is looking to escape.

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 unloads with some shots from mount but Rage bucks and avoids them well.
Bunny Ynnub is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rage tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Ynnub throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Ynnub misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ynnub landing strikes, looking to finish!
Zeke Rage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage tries to hold on but Ynnub postures up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bunny Ynnub showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ynnub, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 50:45

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