PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harlan Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel YoungHusband (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). YoungHusband has chosen Bob Marley - Bad Boys as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!

Warren
vs
YoungHusband

203 cm
24
215 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

195 cm
25
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harlan Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Daniel YoungHusband!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Warren defends well against a solid takedown attempt from YoungHusband.
Warren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Danga de danga de dang - YoungHusband scores with a four punch combination!

It looks like Harlan Warren has been cut.

YoungHusband rushes Warren and presses him up against the cage.
YoungHusband is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warren is defending well.
YoungHusband misses with a short punch on the inside.
YoungHusband gets underhooks to prevent Warren's takedown attempt.
YoungHusband is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Warren is defending well.
Harlan Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel YoungHusband.
YoungHusband looks winded!
YoungHusband misses with a punch on the inside.
YoungHusband tries for a takedown but Warren manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YoungHusband is pressed up against the cage. Warren has hold of a leg and is looking to drag YoungHusband down to the mat. YoungHusband avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Warren dives in and scores a takedown into YoungHusband's guard.
Warren missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Warren postures up in YoungHusband's guard and throws a big left but YoungHusband blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YoungHusband has his hands on Warren's head, controlling the position.
YoungHusband has momentary wrist control but Warren slips an elbow through the middle.
Warren working some strikes from top position.
Warren throws a big elbow that misses.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Warren postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
YoungHusband tries to clinch up
and Warren counters with a big head kick but YoungHusband shrugs it off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
YoungHusband wants to clinch.

YoungHusband gets caught flat footed, as Warren shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.

Warren gets to his feet - YoungHusband follows without any prompting.
YoungHusband shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Warren as he jumps to the side.
Warren shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as YoungHusband sprawls well. YoungHusband wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Warren gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren fails with a takedown attempt.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
YoungHusband shoots in but Warren avoids the takedown attempt easily.
YoungHusband shoots in but no luck this time.
YoungHusband moves in looking to clinch but Warren pushes him off.

Warren has YoungHusband up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for YoungHusband.
Warren wants a takedown but no success here.
YoungHusband lands with a short shot to the head.
Warren is looking for a takedown up against the cage. YoungHusband gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
YoungHusband tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Warren just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
YoungHusband creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Warren manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - YoungHusband looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Warren stuffs the takedown attempt from YoungHusband. YoungHusband gets slowly back to his feet.
Warren dives in and grabs YoungHusband's left leg, looking for a takedown. YoungHusband pushes down on Warren's head and hops out.
YoungHusband misses with a takedown attempt - Warren sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Warren throws a quick counter head kick but YoungHusband was just out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Warren forces YoungHusband back against the cage and clinches.

YoungHusband breaks the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harlan Warren dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harlan Warren'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.

YoungHusband avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

YoungHusband closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
YoungHusband misses with a short punch on the inside.
YoungHusband misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Warren looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
YoungHusband can't find room to land a body shot as Warren controls the action.

YoungHusband tightens his grip and picks Warren up, before dumping him to the ground. Warren manages to land in guard.
YoungHusband looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
YoungHusband forces his way into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warren is trying to maintain the position but YoungHusband is very close to passing his half guard.
YoungHusband is breathing heavily.
YoungHusband is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren gets back to full guard.
Warren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Warren knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for YoungHusband on the ground.
Warren is looking to sweep but instead, YoungHusband has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Warren is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of YoungHusband's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take YoungHusband's back!
YoungHusband trying to control the hands but Warren won't let him.
Warren lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can YoungHusband hold on?!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warren is punishing YoungHusband with some ground and pound.
YoungHusband trying to control the action but Warren just sinks the hooks in.
YoungHusband is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
YoungHusband has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Warren.

Warren has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, YoungHusband has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!

Warren has got his arm under YoungHusband's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! YoungHusband has spun round into Warren's guard beautifully! Well done that man!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren keeping moving, preventing YoungHusband from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Warren is on top in guard.

Harlan Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Warren postures up and lands a big shot to YoungHusband's brow.
Warren throws a big right hand that misses.

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.
Warren won't allow YoungHusband to sweep him here.

Warren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.

YoungHusband gets a clinch.
Warren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables YoungHusband to keep the fight standing.
Warren wants a takedown but no success here.
YoungHusband tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YoungHusband is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Warren is defending well for now.

Warren is trying to trip YoungHusband. He has hold of a leg but YoungHusband is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Warren persists though and gets the takedown into guard.

YoungHusband looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren tries to stand but YoungHusband is controlling from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Daniel YoungHusband will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Harlan Warren's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

No luck for YoungHusband with that takedown attempt.
A right-left combo lands from YoungHusband.

Warren dives in and scores a takedown into YoungHusband's guard.
Warren postures up in YoungHusband's guard and throws a big left but YoungHusband blocks it.
Warren postures up in YoungHusband's guard and throws a big left but YoungHusband blocks it.

Warren gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Warren shoots in and bounces YoungHusband off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Warren has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Warren makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
YoungHusband takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
YoungHusband preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
YoungHusband looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Warren postures up in YoungHusband's guard and throws a big left but YoungHusband blocks it.
Warren trying to stand up but can't free himself from YoungHusband's guard.
YoungHusband utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Warren postures up in YoungHusband's guard and throws a big left but YoungHusband blocks it.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Warren shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. YoungHusband defends it nicely.
YoungHusband is looking for the big counter here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
YoungHusband darts in looking for a takedown but Warren gets double underhooks and turns YoungHusband into the cage.
Warren tries to clinch up.

Warren gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Warren is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that YoungHusband can do to turn this around?
Warren looking for a takedown.
YoungHusband misses with an elbow strike.

Warren successfully pulls guard.
Warren preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Warren looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
YoungHusband looking to pass the guard.
Warren is trying to control the position from the bottom.
YoungHusband trying to control but Warren is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
YoungHusband trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
YoungHusband misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warren looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

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.
Warren closes this distance looking for a takedown but YoungHusband circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harlan Warren. That's going to take a lot out of him.
YoungHusband rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Warren moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

YoungHusband clinches up against the cage.

Warren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
YoungHusband wants to clinch.

YoungHusband shoots in and bounces Warren off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Warren looking to hit a scissor sweep but YoungHusband is one step ahead there.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harlan Warren.
I think Warren 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 Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Harlan Warren!