PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mo Hursey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Youngblood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!

Hursey
vs
Youngblood

175 cm
19
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

179 cm
18
165 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Win Nutritional - proof of quality

Juggernaut Fuel

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mo Hursey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dan Youngblood!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Seu Braga and Leandro Rodrigues.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hursey shoots in but Youngblood avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hursey blocks a head kick by Youngblood.
Hursey shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls well. He's pushed Hursey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hursey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Youngblood circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Hursey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Horrible takedown by Hursey or perhaps it was just good defense by Youngblood which made him look bad.

Hursey shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hursey showed some decent athleticism there.
Hursey not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hursey thows a huge punch but Youngblood dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hursey is keen to just control but Youngblood is a slippery customer.
Youngblood controlling the position well.

Hursey seems to be working for a kimura but Youngblood defends the submission attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblood moves into full guard.

Youngblood is looking for a triangle here but Hursey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
You can see the frustration on Youngblood's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Youngblood is trying to improve his position.
Hursey 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.
Youngblood is trying to control Hursey's posture but Hursey avoids it.

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.
Youngblood parries the strikes from Hursey easily there. Hursey is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Youngblood to escape.
Hursey wants to lay and pray for a moment but Youngblood keeps working.
Youngblood regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hursey's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Youngblood is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Youngblood throws a head kick that misses.
Nice sprawl there from Hursey as Youngblood shoots in.
Youngblood looks gassed!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hursey is defended easily by Youngblood.
A head kick misses from Hursey.

Hursey clinches.
Youngblood wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hursey goes for a takedown attempt but Youngblood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hursey closes this distance looking for a takedown but Youngblood circles away.
Youngblood tries to clinch but Hursey moves away

and Hursey counters with a takedown into side control.
Youngblood tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Youngblood regains half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hursey is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Youngblood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Youngblood striking from half guard on the bottom.
Hursey trying to control the action but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
Hursey is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Youngblood is on top in guard.
Youngblood slips nicely into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Hursey dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Youngblood closes the distance but Hursey moves to the side

and Hursey moves into the clinch.
Youngblood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hursey smiles and moves away.
Hursey shoots in for a double leg but Youngblood sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

Hursey has closed the distance and engaged Youngblood in a clinch.
Hursey drops down looking for an ankle pick but Youngblood pulls his leg out and moves away.
Youngblood tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hursey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Youngblood throws a head kick but Hursey moves out of range.
Youngblood shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hursey as he avoids it easily.

Hursey shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hursey trying to control from Youngblood's half guard. Youngblood has other ideas though and has regained full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Hursey gets to his feet. Youngblood looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Youngblood tries for a takedown but Hursey sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mo Hursey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Youngblood.

Hursey closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Youngblood to the mat! Youngblood manages to get full guard.
Hursey trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Youngblood tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hursey trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.
Youngblood wants to sweep here but Hursey controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood trying to control the position.
Hursey tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblood is retaining full guard.
Hursey stops Youngblood from standing up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hursey fails with the takedown
and Youngblood counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hursey thinking.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood has his takedown stuffed

and Hursey counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Youngblood's guard now.
Hursey trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.

Youngblood manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Youngblood throws a head kick but Hursey moves out of range.
Hursey fails with a takedown attempt.
Mo Hursey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Youngblood shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Hursey counters with a shoot takedown. Youngblood fights it but they end up in guard.
Hursey preventing the sweep.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblood not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Youngblood seems keen to control Hursey's posture.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hursey tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblood is retaining full guard.
Youngblood manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hursey manages to get himself to full guard.

Hursey looking for a guillotine here but Youngblood defends easily.
Youngblood trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mo Hursey dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Hursey shoots for a double leg takedown but Youngblood sprawls well. He's pushed Hursey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

Hursey fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Youngblood sprawls well initially but Hursey persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hursey working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Youngblood's thigh. Youngblood counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hursey stopping the sweep attempt from Youngblood.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Youngblood holds on and takes a little breather.
Youngblood is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hursey trying to control but Youngblood is working from the bottom.

Youngblood looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hursey passes into side control.
Youngblood throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Hursey passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Youngblood!

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.
Youngblood regains half guard.
Youngblood is trying to get back to full guard.

Hursey is looking for a kimura here.
Youngblood wants to improve his position but Hursey is controlling well.
Youngblood is concentrating on defense, preventing Hursey from advancing position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hursey is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Hursey is looking to take Youngblood's back but instead Youngblood gets back to half guard. Nice work.

Hursey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Youngblood sees it coming and defends easily.
Hursey wants to take a breather but Youngblood is having none of it.
Youngblood keeping control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Youngblood is trying to control but can't.
Youngblood throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Hursey prevents Youngblood from improving his position.
Youngblood is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hursey seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Youngblood does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Mo Hursey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Youngblood tries to clinch up

and Hursey decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Youngblood's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Hursey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hursey, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Hursey!