PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Buksvin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Young II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!

Buksvin
vs
Young II

199 cm
23
262 lbs
3 - 1 - 1

150 cm
25
265 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Experienced

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Granite chin

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 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Billy Buksvin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young II!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buksvin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Young II as he jumps to the side.
Buksvin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

Buksvin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Young II tries to free his leg and advance position but Buksvin is retaining full guard.

Young II has gone for a leg lock! Buksvin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Young II's guard.
Young II really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buksvin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Young II striking off his back but it's not causing Buksvin any problems.
Young II looking to hit a scissor sweep but Buksvin is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Buksvin trying to control the position from guard on top but Young II is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buksvin is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young II is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Young II tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Buksvin drops back looking for a leg! Young II is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Young II manages to kick Buksvin off! Buksvin jumps back into Young II's guard.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Buksvin with a lazy takedown attempt

and Young II counters with a nice double leg into side control. Buksvin won't be happy with that.
Buksvin prevents Young II from improving position.
You can see the frustration on Buksvin's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Buksvin striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Buksvin prevents Young II from improving position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buksvin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Young II grinds an elbow into Buksvin's temple.
Buksvin is breathing heavily.
Young II works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.

It looks like Billy Buksvin has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young II landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Young II is chipping away with strikes.

Buksvin is rocked!
Buksvin gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Oh Buksvin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big strike lands for Young II! That's really hurt Buksvin and he's turned his back - Young II keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Young II jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gerald Young II!