PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young II (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris McBrdie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Young II
vs
McBrdie

150 cm
24
265 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

193 cm
19
280 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good wrestling
Counter striker
Granite chin

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Solid 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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young II!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Boris McBrdie!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Andrew Berry and William Gold.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBrdie lands a nice shot that snaps Young II's head back.
McBrdie works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Young II shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from McBrdie. No joy for Young II on that attempt.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
Young II shoots in but McBrdie avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Young II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Young II 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McBrdie throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McBrdie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
McBrdie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Young II fails with a takedown attempt.
McBrdie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McBrdie moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Young II closes the distance and clinches up with McBrdie, looking for a takedown. Young II pushes McBrdie against the cage but McBrdie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrdie stalks Young II and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Young II's face. Young II staggers backwards, shaken.
Boris McBrdie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McBrdie lands with an uppercut that bounces Young II off the cage and back into rage.
McBrdie scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young II doesn't seem bothered though.
McBrdie misses with a double jab.
Young II closes the distance and clinches up with McBrdie, looking for a takedown. Young II pushes McBrdie against the cage but McBrdie circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
McBrdie scores with a one two! Young II had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
McBrdie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young II is breathing heavily.
McBrdie with a nice cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McBrdie lands a really nice looking cross but Young II seems unphased.
Young II shoots in for a double leg but McBrdie sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Young II closes this distance looking for a takedown but McBrdie circles away.
McBrdie fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

McBrdie drives through and clinches with Young II against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Young II. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McBrdie digs a right hand into Young II's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young II's gas tank.
McBrdie lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie unloads a knee to the mid-section. Young II lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
McBrdie digs a right hand underneath Young II's ribcage. Young II let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBrdie has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McBrdie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McBrdie lands a shot to the body.
Young II tries to pull guard but McBrdie holds him up against the cage and eventually Young II drops back down to his feet.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
McBrdie displaying some good clinch control by pressing Young II up against the cage.
McBrdie pushes Young II back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBrdie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McBrdie landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Young II takes an elbow to the temple.

It looks like Gerald Young II has been cut.
A nice right hand lands inside from McBrdie.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young II.
McBrdie missing with knees to the body.
Young II is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McBrdie pulls him back up using the underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on McBrdie - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
McBrdie scores with a shoulder strike.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from McBrdie - that landed with a thud.
McBrdie lands a hook to the side of the head.
McBrdie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young II backwards.
McBrdie lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young II backwards.
Young II's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from McBrdie.
McBrdie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Young II is defending well for now.
A left hand lands to the body for McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a shoulder strike.
McBrdie tries to land knees in the clinch but Young II avoids the damage to the body.
McBrdie lands with a right to the head.
Young II can't get the takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McBrdie.
McBrdie lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from McBrdie.
A shot in the inside from McBrdie.
A left hand lands to the body for McBrdie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McBrdie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from McBrdie as the two fighters clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young II's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McBrdie tries to land knees in the clinch but Young II avoids the damage to the body.
McBrdie digs a right hand underneath Young II's ribcage. Young II let out a lung full of air as it connected.
McBrdie slowing the pace effectively.
McBrdie is working Young II over against the cage.
McBrdie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Young II avoids it.
McBrdie lands a hook that snaps the head of Young II backwards.
A hook to the body from McBrdie.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hand to the body from McBrdie.
Still in the clinch, McBrdie scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBrdie is leaning against Young II and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Young II managing to block the knees to the body from McBrdie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McBrdie scores with a hook to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie presses Young II against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris McBrdie dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerald Young II's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McBrdie scores with a decent looking hook.
Young II takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gerald Young II is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McBrdie digs a good body shot into Young II's ribs.
Young II fails with the takedown.
McBrdie lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young II moves out of range as McBrdie throws a body kick.
McBrdie lunges at Young II with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Young II's hand.
McBrdie sizes up Young II with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McBrdie connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McBrdie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.

McBrdie fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Young II, pushing him back against the cage.
McBrdie lands on the inside with an uppercut.
McBrdie gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young II managing to block the knees to the body from McBrdie.
McBrdie lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Young II is working for takedown but McBrdie is calmly controlling the position for now.
A shot in the inside from McBrdie.
McBrdie will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Young II up against the cage.
McBrdie lands a shoulder strike.
McBrdie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBrdie presses Young II against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McBrdie unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McBrdie lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrdie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from McBrdie.
McBrdie stalls.
McBrdie lands a body shot in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a left hand.
McBrdie lands with a left to the head.
McBrdie lands a nice uppercut.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBrdie lands a right hand.
McBrdie leaning against his opponent.
Young II blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McBrdie taking a breather.
McBrdie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McBrdie is stalling here.
Boris McBrdie seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McBrdie lands a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McBrdie working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from McBrdie.
McBrdie trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from McBrdie - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from McBrdie.
McBrdie cracks Young II with a nice body shot.
McBrdie is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
McBrdie digs a right hand underneath Young II's ribcage. Young II let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A bit of stalling here from McBrdie.
Young II has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McBrdie avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Young II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBrdie pushes Young II back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by McBrdie.
A short body shot lands from McBrdie as the two fighters clinch.
A short body shot lands from McBrdie as the two fighters clinch.
McBrdie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBrdie.
Young II's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Young II letting McBrdie take a breather here.
McBrdie lands with a short shot to the head.
Young II fails to pull guard.
Young II jumps guard but McBrdie stands there with Young II around his waist. Young II gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Young II fails to pull guard.
McBrdie stalls.
A short uppercut from McBrdie.
McBrdie scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for McBrdie.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a shot to the body.
McBrdie leaning his opponent against the cage.
A right hand to the body from McBrdie.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris McBrdie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gerald Young II's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

McBrdie darts in and clinches Young II up against the cage.
McBrdie lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Young II tries to score a body lock takedown but McBrdie shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBrdie lands a nice shot to the body.
McBrdie digs a right hand into Young II's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young II's gas tank.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from McBrdie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McBrdie stalls.
McBrdie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
Still in the clinch, McBrdie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right from McBrdie.
A short body shot lands from McBrdie as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McBrdie content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from McBrdie.
McBrdie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBrdie stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McBrdie scores with a shoulder strike.
McBrdie lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBrdie pushes Young II back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBrdie creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Young II's defenses.
McBrdie digs a right hand into Young II's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young II's gas tank.
McBrdie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Young IIs head.
A short left from McBrdie.
Still in the clinch, McBrdie scores with a nice short uppercut.
McBrdie trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from McBrdie on the inside.
McBrdie is leaning against Young II and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
McBrdie works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
McBrdie holding his opponent close, against the cage.
McBrdie lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McBrdie scores with a hook to the body.
Young II is trying to drag McBrdie to the mat but McBrdie just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
McBrdie digs a right hand into Young II's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young II's gas tank.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBrdie's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
McBrdie lands a body punch.
McBrdie lands a body punch in the clinch.
McBrdie lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie is working Young II over against the cage.
McBrdie missing with knees to the body.
McBrdie lands with a light punch inside.
McBrdie pushes Young II back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
McBrdie scores with a shoulder strike.
McBrdie lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young II avoiding damage as McBrdie throws knees to the body.
McBrdie manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
McBrdie lands a nice shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBrdie presses Young II against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McBrdie lands a hook that snaps the head of Young II backwards.
McBrdie lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from McBrdie.
McBrdie stalling the fight.
A right hook to the body lands for McBrdie.
McBrdie digs a right hand into Young II's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young II's gas tank.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McBrdie lands with a right to the head.
McBrdie lands a body shot.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Young II fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gerald Young II. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Young II fails to pull guard.
McBrdie presses Young II against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from McBrdie - that landed with a thud.
McBrdie lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, McBrdie scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from McBrdie.
McBrdie lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McBrdie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young II.
McBrdie leaning his opponent against the cage.
Nice body punch from McBrdie.
Boris McBrdie is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McBrdie pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Young II tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gerald Young II has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McBrdie is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young II is keeping busy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Boris McBrdie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McBrdie has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 24:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 24:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris McBrdie!