PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Dinozzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dinozzo comes to the cage accompanied by Dinozzo the Womanizer. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Dinozzo
vs
Young

188 cm
43
278 lbs
21 - 24 - 0

200 cm
33
262 lbs
13 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Dinozzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith Young!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young shoots in but Dinozzo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Young goes for a double leg but Dinozzo avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dinozzo continues to drive forward.

Young shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Dinozzo is trying to defend but Young finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dinozzo is staying active underneath Young, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Young not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Young has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Young throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Dinozzo wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dinozzo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Young lands with a punch from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Young lands a nice short elbow.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinozzo is looking for a sweep. Young is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young is keen to just control but Dinozzo is a slippery customer.
Young trying to mount his opponent but Dinozzo defends it.
Dinozzo moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Young throws a big right hand that misses.
Dinozzo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Young tries to free his leg and advance position but Dinozzo is retaining full guard.
Young slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinozzo is trying to get back to half guard.
Young advances to full mount.
Dinozzo really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Poor strikes thrown by Young there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Young landing strikes, looking to finish!
Young with the ground and pound from mount.
Dinozzo tries to hold on but Young postures up.
Dinozzo is looking to improve his position but Young isn't that keen on the idea.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to land elbow strikes but Dinozzo uses the position to regain half guard.
Young moves into full mount! Dinozzo won't be happy about that!
Young looking to finish Dinozzo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Dinozzo!
The referee warns Dinozzo that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Dinozzo takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A nice elbow there by Young.

Young goes for an armbar but Dinozzo turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Dinozzo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young has a closed guard, preventing Dinozzo from standing up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young wants to sweep here but Dinozzo controlling him for the moment.
Dinozzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young wants to sweep but no luck.

Dinozzo gets to his feet - Young follows without any prompting.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Young.
As Young looks to move away, Dinozzo throws a big counter combo bu Young just gets out of the way.
Anthony Dinozzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keith Young.

Young closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dinozzo to the mat! Dinozzo manages to get full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Keith Young dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Young fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Keith Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Young manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dinozzo on his heels. He'll look to pass Dinozzo's guard now, I'm sure.
Young wants to control from the top but Dinozzo keeps moving.
Young throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

Young has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dinozzo to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Young is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dinozzo pulls down on the head and he's put Young to sleep! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Anthony Dinozzo!
Anthony Dinozzo made sure to mention his sponsor, Das Labor in his post fight interview.