PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herger Ysengrin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Canis Majoris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Ysengrin
vs
Majoris

178 cm
23
164 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

178 cm
20
165 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Hellbent

Spartan Nutrition

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Herger Ysengrin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Canis Majoris!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Majoris throws a leg kick

and Ysengrin decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Majoris's guard.
Majoris is looking to sweep but instead, Ysengrin has passed into half guard.
Ysengrin looks to land a strike but Majoris avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Majoris keeps moving.
Ysengrin stays in close to Majoris's body and controls the position.
Majoris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin trying to control but Majoris is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin distracts Majoris with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ysengrin working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Majoris trying to control the position.

Majoris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ysengrin is aware though and is defending well.
Ysengrin is working Majoris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Majoris is pulling down on Ysengrin's head. It's preventing any offense from Ysengrin, at least for the moment.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Majoris keeps moving.
Majoris has control of Ysengrin's left arm, preventing Ysengrin from doing any damage.

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.
Ysengrin not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ysengrin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majoris trying to control the position here.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ysengrin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ysengrin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ysengrin misses the body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Majoris takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Ysengrin gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Majoris counter with a right hand.
Ysengrin blocks a leg kick.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Majoris off the cage and back into range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin is looking to land body kicks.
Canis Majoris is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ysengrin goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Majoris is rocked!
Ysengrin throws a shot from downtown. Majoris moves away and avoids it.
Majoris avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Majoris circles away quickly and effectively.
And Majoris tries to counter it with a takedown but Ysengrin pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ysengrin slips a straight right by Majoris.
Ysengrin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Canis Majoris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ysengrin.
Majoris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Ysengrin scores with a nice strike.
A jab from Majoris misses.
Ysengrin tries to clinch up.
Majoris misses with a looping right.
Majoris thumps Ysengrin with a low kick.
Ysengrin throws out a loose jab but Majoris uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Majoris. That's going to slow Ysengrin down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Majoris is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ysengrin takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Majoris gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Majoris avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Majoris wants to slow Ysengrin down by chopping away at his legs.
Majoris fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ysengrin.
Ysengrin looks to land a left hand but Majoris moved out of range nicely.
Majoris lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ysengrin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Majoris throws a body shot but no joy.
Majoris misses with a hook. Ysengrin ducked under it nicely.
Majoris throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Majoris lands a leg kick that knocks Ysengrin off balance momentarily.

Majoris has managed to clinch.
Majoris misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Herger Ysengrin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Ysengrin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Majoris throws out the jab.
Ysengrin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Majoris throws a shot from downtown. Ysengrin moves away and avoids it.
Ysengrin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Majoris sprawls and moves away.
Majoris avoids a kick to the body.
Ysengrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Majoris throws the left hand but Ysengrin avoids the punch easily.
Ysengrin looks to land a right hand but Majoris moved out of range.
Ysengrin misses with a hook. Majoris ducked under it nicely.
Majoris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Majoris throws a leg kick
and Ysengrin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Majoris walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Majoris looks to land a right hand but Ysengrin moved out of range.
Ysengrin tries to clinch up.
Majoris appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Majoris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Herger Ysengrin is winning the standup battle so far.

Ysengrin is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Majoris's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ysengrin missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Majoris is still in real trouble! Can Ysengrin finish him?
Majoris taking some punishment here, with Ysengrin in his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ysengrin not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Majoris seems to have recovered his senses.
Majoris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ysengrin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ysengrin misses with a head shot. Majoris uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ysengrin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ysengrin throwing strikes but missing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin 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.
Majoris keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ysengrin working some strikes from top position.
Ysengrin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Majoris working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ysengrin.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Majoris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Ysengrin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ysengrin moves out of range as Majoris strikes.
Majoris misses with a leg kick

and Ysengrin counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin trying to control but Majoris is working from the bottom.
Ysengrin postures up in Majoris's guard and throws a big left but Majoris blocks it.
Majoris keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Majoris can do to turn this around?

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majoris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ysengrin trying to control but Majoris is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Majoris avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Majoris thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Majoris misses with an uppercut

and Ysengrin counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Majoris!
Herger Ysengrin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majoris seems a little lost for a moment, as Ysengrin dominates the positioning.
Ysengrin throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin dominated that second round.
That's time! Ysengrin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A head kick misses from Majoris.
Ysengrin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Majoris looks to throw the jab but Ysengrin is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Majoris.
Ysengrin misses with a body kick.
Ysengrin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majoris.
A quick step to the side and Ysengrin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Majoris takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majoris throws a jab when Ysengrin was well out of range.
Ysengrin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Majoris throws an overhand right that lands on Ysengrin's shoulder, as Ysengrin tries to avoid the shot.
Majoris's coach down at Flower Power Pillow Fighters Training Center was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Majoris's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ysengrin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Majoris tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ysengrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ysengrin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Majoris.
Ysengrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Majoris.
Ysengrin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Majoris.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jab by Majoris.
Majoris tries to clinch but fails miserably

and Ysengrin counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ysengrin is taking a breather. Majoris says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ysengrin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ysengrin with the ground and pound but Majoris uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Majoris is trying to control the position but Ysengrin postures up.
Ysengrin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ysengrin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majoris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ysengrin won't allow Majoris to sweep him here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majoris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Majoris keeping moving, preventing Ysengrin from controlling successfully.
Ysengrin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majoris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ysengrin throws an elbow that misses. Majoris uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ysengrin's guard. Nice move by Majoris!

The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Majoris being controlled here momentarily.
Ysengrin has a closed guard, preventing Majoris from standing up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ysengrin is on top in guard.

Ysengrin trying to control the position from guard on top but Majoris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ysengrin throwing strikes but missing.
Majoris is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

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.
Majoris trying to control the position.
Ysengrin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ysengrin looking to pass the guard.
Ysengrin postures up in Majoris's guard and throws a big left but Majoris blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Majoris is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Majoris throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin clearly takes that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice body punch from Majoris.
Ysengrin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ysengrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Ysengrin blocks the low kick.
Ysengrin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Majoris looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ysengrin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Majoris can pounce on him.
Ysengrin misses with a head kick.
Ysengrin defending well as Majoris loads up on a big left hand.
Ysengrin wants to land a leg kick but Majoris is out of range.
Ysengrin swings for the body but Majoris moves out of range.
Ysengrin misses with a body shot
and Majoris counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ysengrin's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Ysengrin finds it's target.
Majoris misses with a straight left.
Ysengrin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

Ysengrin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Majoris to the ground. Ysengrin is now in Majoris's guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris is adopting a defensive guard.
Ysengrin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ysengrin content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Ysengrin wants to control from the top but Majoris keeps moving.
Majoris preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ysengrin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Majoris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

Majoris is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ysengrin is aware though and is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ysengrin throwing strikes from guard but Majoris blocks nicely.
Ysengrin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ysengrin with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ysengrin is working Majoris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Majoris looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ysengrin sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ysengrin works over Majoris with some ground and pound from guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ysengrin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Majoris trying to keep a closed guard but Ysengrin is proving a slippery customer.
Ysengrin throwing strikes from guard but Majoris blocks nicely.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ysengrin misses the shot to the body.
Ysengrin lands a head shot.
Majoris fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Majoris doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Majoris, right into the meat.
Ysengrin tries to close the distance and clinch but Majoris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ysengrin blocks a head kick by Majoris.
A punch combination from Ysengrin misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Majoris checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Majoris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

Majoris moves into range and clinches up with Ysengrin.
Majoris is trying to maintain a safe position but Ysengrin gets an underhook and turns Majoris into the cage.
Ysengrin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Majoris stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ysengrin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Majoris taking a breather.
Ysengrin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ysengrin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Majoris backwards.
Ysengrin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ysengrin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Majoris misses with some punches.
Ysengrin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Herger Ysengrin had his way with Canis Majoris in that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

A left lands for Ysengrin.
Ysengrin lands a jab to Majoris's midsection.
Majoris throws a nice looking combination but Ysengrin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ysengrin tries to counter with a takedown but Majoris is quick to defend against it.
Ysengrin scores with a hook to the body. Majoris takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ysengrin defending well as Majoris loads up on a big left hand.
Majoris misses with a low kick.
Ysengrin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Majoris scores with a head kick. Ysengrin tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ysengrin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Majoris, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ysengrin dodges the punch combination from Majoris.
Ysengrin just misses with a punch to the body.
Ysengrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Majoris scores with a slapping inside leg kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Majoris throws a body punch but Ysengrin moves out of range.
Ysengrin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ysengrin tries to clinch there but Majoris circles away.
Majoris is looking to score with low kicks.
A big right from Majoris misses.
Majoris looks to score with a jab to the body but Ysengrin is just out of range.
Majoris misses with a low kick.
Majoris looks to land a left hand but Ysengrin moved out of range nicely.
Majoris tries to clinch up.
Ysengrin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Majoris throws out a counter right but Ysengrin avoids it with no problem.

Ysengrin lands a big head kick that sends Majoris tumbling to the mat! Ysengrin takes a step backwards and waves Majoris back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ysengrin lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Majoris has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Majoris and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ysengrin drops Majoris with a straight right hand, right on the button! Ysengrin follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herger Ysengrin!
Herger Ysengrin retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Herger Ysengrin thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.