PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apollo Youngblud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Skywalker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Youngblud comes to the cage accompanied by Gash Dem. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Youngblud
vs
Skywalker

175 cm
26
169 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

166 cm
25
160 lbs
4 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Granite chin

Brute
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Apollo Youngblud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Duke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker misses with an uppercut
and Youngblud counters with a straight right hand.
Skywalker looks to land a left hand but Youngblud moved out of range nicely.

Skywalker closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Skywalker lands in his opponent's guard.
Skywalker wants to pass the guard but Youngblud is keeping the position.
Youngblud looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Skywalker is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Skywalker trying to control but Youngblud is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Skywalker trying to control but Youngblud is working from the bottom.

Duke Skywalker has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Youngblud tries to close the distance and clinch but Skywalker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A jab lands there for Youngblud.
Youngblud throws a leg kick but Skywalker moved away.
Youngblud ducks under a wild hook from Skywalker.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Skywalker shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Youngblud manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Skywalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Youngblud is not content to let Skywalker control the position.
Youngblud is working to avoid the ground and pound but Skywalker connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
You can see the frustration on Youngblud's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Skywalker postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker happy to just control the position for now.
Youngblud knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Skywalker on the ground.
Youngblud is looking to reverse the position.
Skywalker just content to control the position.
Skywalker trying to control the action but Youngblud is working from the bottom.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Youngblud tries to escape but Skywalker is in control.
Skywalker working away.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skywalker misses with a right hand
and Skywalker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Skywalker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Youngblud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Youngblud slips under a jab.
Skywalker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Youngblud moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Skywalker dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Skywalker throws a predictable looking body shot
and Youngblud connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Youngblud looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Youngblud works the jab nicely.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Youngblud ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Youngblud finds it's way through Skywalker's defenses.

Youngblud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Skywalker!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Youngblud is trying to ground and pound but Skywalker uses the momentary lack of control by Youngblud to regain half guard.
Skywalker gets full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblud throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Skywalker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Youngblud's guard.
Youngblud wants to sweep but no luck.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Skywalker is in close to Youngblud's body, working some short punches and elbows.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblud keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Skywalker sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Skywalker being controlled here momentarily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Skywalker fails to land the takedown.
Youngblud lands a nice looking body shot.

Skywalker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Youngblud was covering up waiting for the punch and Skywalker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Skywalker throws a big right hand that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker trying to control the position from guard on top but Youngblud is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Skywalker passes Youngblud's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Skywalker is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Skywalker trying to control but Youngblud is working from the bottom.
Youngblud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Youngblud tries to get out of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youngblud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Duke Skywalker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblud was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Youngblud scores with a shot to the body.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Youngblud.
Skywalker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Skywalker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Youngblud - just one landing.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Youngblud slips the punch.
Youngblud keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skywalker.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblud fails with the takedown.
Skywalker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Youngblud.

Skywalker fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Youngblud to the ground. Skywalker is now in Youngblud's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skywalker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Skywalker with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Youngblud avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Youngblud keeping moving, preventing Skywalker from controlling successfully.
Skywalker in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblud is retaining full guard.
Skywalker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Skywalker tries to free his leg and advance position but Youngblud is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Youngblud keeps moving.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Youngblud working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Youngblud keeps working.
Youngblud is trying to control Skywalker's posture but Skywalker avoids it.
Skywalker working the ground and pound.
Youngblud struggling a bit here.
Youngblud avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Skywalker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblud is trying to get back to half guard.
Skywalker throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Skywalker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Youngblud keeps working.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
You can see the frustration on Youngblud's face as Skywalker controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Duke Skywalker really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Skywalker checks a low kick from Youngblud.
Skywalker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Youngblud is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Youngblud stuns Skywalker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Youngblud ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Youngblud throws a looping overhand right but Skywalker ducks down to avoid it.
Skywalker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Youngblud was well out of range. Poor timing from Skywalker.
A telegraphed right hand from Skywalker misses the target.
A shot to the liver by Youngblud. Beautiful body shot.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Youngblud is out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblud scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Youngblud pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Youngblud scores with a leg kick.
Skywalker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Skywalker avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Youngblud tests Skywalker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Skywalker drops his hands momentarily and Youngblud takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A swing and a miss from Youngblud.
Duke Skywalker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Youngblud.
Some bone on bone action there as Skywalker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Youngblud moves out of range of the strikes.
Apollo Youngblud is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Youngblud counters with a nice body shot.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Skywalker throws an off balance right hand
letting Youngblud counter with a right hand.
Youngblud lands a jab to Skywalker's midsection.
Youngblud throws a head kick but Skywalker moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker misses with a hook
and Youngblud counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skywalker loads up on a big right hand but Youngblud slips the punch.
Youngblud defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Skywalker.
Youngblud lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Youngblud swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker moves away from the strike by Youngblud.
Skywalker throws a looping overhand right but Youngblud ducks down to avoid it.
Youngblud slips under a jab.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Youngblud displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Skywalker.
Skywalker takes one on the button.
Youngblud scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Youngblud throws a front kick aimed at Skywalker's knee but Skywalker avoids it well.
Youngblud defending well as Skywalker loads up on a big left hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Youngblud moves out of range as Skywalker strikes.
Youngblud lands with a hook. Skywalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker shoots in but Youngblud avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Apollo Youngblud had his way with Duke Skywalker in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Youngblud throws a head kick that misses.
Youngblud misses with a leg kick.
Skywalker looks to throw the jab but Youngblud is out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Youngblud.
Youngblud darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Skywalker misses the jab.
Skywalker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Youngblud.
Youngblud will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Youngblud fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Youngblud looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.

Youngblud gets caught napping as Skywalker dives in and scores a takedown. Youngblud manages to retain guard.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Youngblud keeps moving.
Skywalker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Skywalker content to stall in guard here.
Skywalker wants to control from the top but Youngblud keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Duke Skywalker was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Youngblud throws a hook to the side of Skywalker's head but Skywalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice defenses there by Youngblud.
Duke Skywalker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A big left from Skywalker misses.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Youngblud is trying to break the clinch but Skywalker has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker tries to throw a body punch but Youngblud avoids it by throwing Skywalker back against the cage.

Youngblud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Skywalker swinging wildly here.
Skywalker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Youngblud throws a lazy right hand but Skywalker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Youngblud moves away from the strike by Skywalker.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Skywalker checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Skywalker throws a hook to the side of Youngblud's head but Youngblud sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skywalker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Youngblud checks a leg kick.
Apollo Youngblud has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Skywalker takes a swing at Youngblud's ribcage but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Youngblud throws a hook to the side of Skywalker's head but Skywalker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

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 Apollo Youngblud.
I think Skywalker has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Skywalker!
Duke Skywalker is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Duke Skywalker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.