PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Knock YouOut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Learmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

YouOut
vs
Learmont

175 cm
27
180 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
180 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Knock YouOut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Steve Learmont!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paul Aken and Patrick Alders.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
YouOut misses with a jab, cross combination.
Learmont changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. YouOut tries to avoid it but Learmont manages to keep hold of a leg and drag YouOut to the ground. YouOut escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Learmont is looking to clinch.
Learmont dodges the punch combination from YouOut.
YouOut lands a jab to the head.
YouOut throws an overhand right that lands on Learmont's shoulder, as Learmont tries to avoid the shot.
Nice takedown defense from YouOut. No joy for Learmont on that attempt.
Learmont avoids the body shot from YouOut.
YouOut throws a shot to the body.

YouOut drops Learmont with a left and a right! Oh, Learmont is hurt - YouOut dives into side control looking to finish!

Learmont is rocked!

It looks like Steve Learmont has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
YouOut tries to advance to mount but can't.
Learmont is still in real trouble! Can YouOut finish him?
Learmont sneaks back into half guard.

Learmont actively working from the bottom here.
Learmont seems to have recovered his senses.
YouOut is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Learmont!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Learmont really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Learmont is squirming around, avoiding YouOut's attempts to control the action.

YouOut with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Learmont tries to reverse the position but YouOut maintains control.
Learmont slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.

Learmont actively working from the bottom here.
Learmont looks gassed!
YouOut drops an elbow to the side of Learmont's head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!

YouOut is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Learmont has managed to free his arm - good work.

YouOut is working for a submission of some sort.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
YouOut lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
YouOut working the head and body with strikes.

YouOut is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Learmont doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time YouOut.

Learmont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

YouOut is looking for a kimura here.

Learmont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Learmont looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and YouOut pushes past his half guard into mount!
YouOut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Learmont is looking to escape.
Learmont is trying to escape the mount.
YouOut can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Learmont is looking to escape.

YouOut looking to secure an arm triangle but Learmont defends it well.
Learmont keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Learmont sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Learmont slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Learmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but YouOut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.

YouOut is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
YouOut knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Learmont on the ground.

Learmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but YouOut can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Learmont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
YouOut pushes down on Learmont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
YouOut wants to control but Learmont is keeping him busy.

YouOut is looking for a kimura but Learmont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for YouOut to get the leverage.

YouOut is looking for a kimura but Learmont is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for YouOut to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Knock YouOut dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steve Learmont's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

A punch combination from YouOut misses.
YouOut lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Learmont tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but YouOut swivels and escapes.
A shot to the body from YouOut misses

and Learmont counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Learmont throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Learmont not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
YouOut wants to get back to his feet.
YouOut is looking for a sweep. Learmont is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

YouOut is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Learmont pulls his head out easily.

YouOut looking for submissions off his back.

Learmont is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
YouOut is trying to maintain the position but Learmont is very close to passing his half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Learmont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and YouOut defends it well.

Learmont wants to work for an arm triangle but YouOut is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
YouOut blocking the ground and pound attempt from Learmont.
Learmont is keen to just control but YouOut is a slippery customer.
YouOut tries to roll over but Learmont keeps him under control.

YouOut looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Learmont is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and YouOut defends it well.

Learmont is looking for a kimura here.
Learmont is breathing heavily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YouOut makes his way to full guard. A much better position for YouOut.

YouOut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Learmont defends well.

YouOut is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Learmont defends well.
Learmont wants to pass the guard but YouOut is keeping the position.
Learmont throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouOut keeping moving, preventing Learmont from controlling successfully.
YouOut wants to sweep but no luck.

YouOut looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Learmont is pushing down on YouOut's leg trying to pass to half guard. YouOut is fighting to maintain full guard but Learmont has managed to sneak the leg through.
Learmont wants to control but YouOut is keeping him busy.
Learmont thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed YouOut's head.
YouOut is trying to stand up here but Learmont is controlling him well.
YouOut is controlling Learmont's trapped leg to prevent Learmont from advancing to side control.

Learmont is looking for a kimura but YouOut is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Learmont to get the leverage.
Learmont prevents YouOut from improving his position.

YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
Learmont trying to control the action but YouOut is working from the bottom.
Steve Learmont has got the better of the ground game so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YouOut avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Learmont.

Learmont is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
YouOut trying to control but Learmont postures up.

YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
YouOut keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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!
Learmont wants to control but YouOut is keeping him busy.

Learmont looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

YouOut actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Steve Learmont showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Steve Learmont's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!

Sloppy strikes from YouOut. Those never looked like landing.
YouOut throws a hook to the side of Learmont's head but Learmont sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Learmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by YouOut.
Learmont bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
YouOut lands a nice looking body shot.
Learmont slips a jab and a cross from YouOut.
YouOut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Learmont counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
YouOut fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
YouOut misses with a two punch combination.
Learmont dodges the punch combination from YouOut.
Learmont fails in his attempt to clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YouOut looks to land a right hand but Learmont moved out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from YouOut as Learmont shoots in.
Learmont tries to clinch there but YouOut circles away.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch but YouOut swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
YouOut throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
YouOut throws a right and a left that Learmont avoids nicely.
YouOut circles away from the clinch attempt.
YouOut ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Learmont moves away.
Learmont uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by YouOut.
YouOut lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Learmont circles away quickly and effectively.
YouOut misses with a wild body shot.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Learmont tries to clinch but YouOut moves out of range.
YouOut misses with a series of wild punches.
YouOut lands the left hand.
YouOut swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Knock YouOut seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Learmont catches YouOut with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
YouOut swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Learmont counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
YouOut thows a left - swing and a miss!
YouOut throws a one two combo.
Learmont slips a jab and a cross from YouOut.
Learmont will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
YouOut swings away with a body shot that misses
and Learmont counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps YouOut thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
YouOut falls off balance throwing a combination
and Learmont counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Learmont fails with an attempt to clinch.
YouOut throws a body punch but Learmont moves out of range.
Learmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice defenses there by Learmont.
Learmont fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Knock YouOut has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Learmont.
YouOut looks to score with a jab to the body but Learmont is just out of range.
Knock YouOut is winning the standup battle so far.
Learmont misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from YouOut.
Learmont showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from YouOut.
YouOut lands a nice looking body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Learmont takes a shot right to the bread basket.
YouOut throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Learmont.
YouOut lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
YouOut throws a right hand that Learmont ducks under and follows up with a left that Learmont also avoids with ease.
Learmont tries to close the distance and clinch up but YouOut swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Learmont scores with a punch to the head.
Learmont shoots in for a takedown but YouOut shows good takedown defense.
A combination from YouOut does no damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
YouOut throws a lazy uppercut
and Learmont counters with a straight right hand.
Learmont avoids the body shot from YouOut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Knock YouOut showed his dominance in that final round.
I think YouOut 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knock YouOut!