PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Denny George (ranked 6460 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Younger (ranked 5298 p4p, 0 weight class). Younger is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lose Yourself. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

George
vs
Younger

198 cm
19
278 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

196 cm
18
250 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Tends to cut

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Denny George!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mike Younger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Micheangelo Fripello.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by George.
Younger bucks up and tries to throw George off but instead George has got his back!
George connects with a big shot to the side of Younger's head.

It looks like Mike Younger has been cut.
George avoiding Younger 's attempts to control his hands.
Younger is trying to stand back up.
George could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
George not allowing Younger to control his hands.

George looking for the choke but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Younger trying to control the hands but George won't let him.
Younger covering up well under a series of strikes from George.
George is punishing Younger with strikes - can he finish him?!

That's two 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.
George has the hooks in. Younger is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
George misses with a punch to the head.
Younger is keeping busy.
George thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
George really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Younger.
Younger covering up well under a barage of strikes.
George trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Younger's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
George gets his hands free as Younger looks to control.
George 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.
George is hanging on to Younger's back as he tries to escape.
George throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
George trying to control.
George gets his hands free as Younger looks to control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Younger is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
George not allowing Younger to control his hands.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Younger tries to roll but George sticks to his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny George dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Younger'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.

George fails with an attempt to clinch.
Younger doesn't succeed with the takedown
and George counters with a series of strikes. Younger will be more careful next time no doubt.

Younger closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. George quickly recovers to half guard.
George manages to get to full guard.
George looking to hit a scissor sweep but Younger is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

George working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Younger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Younger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Younger trying to control the position from guard on top but George is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Younger looking to sit in guard and control but George gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

George throws a big elbow that misses.
Younger doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Younger working a defensive guard here.
George is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Younger can do to turn this around?
George preventing the sweep.

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.
George postures up.
Younger wants to sweep here but George controlling him for the moment.

George gets to his feet. Younger looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!

Younger is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in George's half guard.
Younger seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but George does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Younger thows a huge punch but George dodges it nicely.
George is refusing to be controlled, as Younger sits in half guard.
Younger is looking to advance position but George won't allow it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George is pressing down on Younger's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Younger with a flurry of punches that miss.
George looking for a sweep. Not yet George, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Younger throws a big right hand that misses.
George tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Younger trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Denny George overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Younger passes George's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Younger scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Younger is trying to control the action in half guard but George is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Younger is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Younger working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on George's thigh. George counters though and makes it back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Younger trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but George manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

George won't allow Younger to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
George wants to stand but Younger is controlling his posture from full guard.

Younger looking for submissions from the bottom but instead George passes into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Denny George dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Younger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Younger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Younger looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
George moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Younger stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. George swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Younger throwing strikes but missing.

That's one minute gone in the round.
George keeping moving, preventing Younger from controlling successfully.
George can't keep his opponent in guard - Younger advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Younger not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Younger tries to pass the half guard into mount. George knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
George is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
George moves into full guard.
Younger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.

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.
Younger trying to control but George is working from the bottom.
Younger loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Younger is looking to pass into half guard but George pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now George is in guard.

George wanted to stand there but Younger had control of the position.
Younger looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but George puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Younger wants to improve his position but George is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
George tries to stand and escape but Younger is controlling the position.
Younger controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Younger throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Younger darts in looking for a takedown but George gets double underhooks and turns Younger into the cage.
Younger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from George as Younger shoots in.
George attempts a counter takedown but Younger avoids it well and moves away.
Mike Younger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Denny George has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Younger.
Younger misses with a hook. George ducked under it nicely.
Younger misses with a jab, cross combination.
Younger misses with a looping left.
Younger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Younger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in George's guard.
Denny George is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Younger drops back, looking for a kneebar! George looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. George looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from George!

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 Denny George.
Well George has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Denny George!