PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between David Zubersoft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zubersoft comes to the cage accompanied by Metallica - Enter Sandman. Patrick Young has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Zubersoft
vs
Young

160 cm
23
165 lbs
9 - 7 - 0

185 cm
25
160 lbs
14 - 12 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very strong

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Asphyxiation Ltd. (CBK)

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 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, David Zubersoft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Young!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and James Atkins.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young throws a head kick that misses.
Young scores with a jab to the body.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Young enables Zubersoft to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Young manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Zubersoft has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Young is proving hard to escape from.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zubersoft tries to free his leg and advance position but Young is retaining full guard.
Young wants to stand but Zubersoft is controlling the position.

Zubersoft drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Young manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zubersoft has Young in his guard.
Zubersoft wants to stand but Young is controlling the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zubersoft is proving hard to escape from.

Zubersoft escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Young gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zubersoft has a closed guard, preventing Young from standing up.

Young stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Zubersoft rushes Young and presses him up against the cage.
Young tries to break free but Zubersoft pushes him back against the cage.
Zubersoft lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young is trying to break free.
Zubersoft can't get the takedown.
Zubersoft lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Zubersoft breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young takes a swing at Zubersoft's ribcage but misses.
Zubersoft blocks a head kick by Young.
Young throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Young throws a front kick aimed at Zubersoft's knee but Zubersoft avoids it well.
Young misses with a combination
and Zubersoft counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young misses with a right hand
and Zubersoft counters with a series of strikes. Young will be more careful next time no doubt.
Young looks to land a combination but Zubersoft avoids it well.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but Young moves away
and Zubersoft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Zubersoft misses its intended target.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Young looks gassed!
Young lands with a slapping head kick.

It looks like David Zubersoft has been cut.
Zubersoft wants to clinch.
Zubersoft fails to land the takedown.
Zubersoft tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young takes one on the button.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zubersoft is defended easily by Young.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Zubersoft. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zubersoft scores with a crisp jab that stopped Young in his tracks.

Young gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zubersoft wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
Zubersoft is looking to work some ground and pound but Young has wrist control.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zubersoft trying to control but Young is working from the bottom.
Zubersoft is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.

The ref stands the fighters back up because David Zubersoft just wasn't active enough.
Zubersoft throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft tries to clinch up but Young circles away and keeps his distance.

Zubersoft gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.

Young breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Young goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Young misses with a body shot.
Young throws out a token jab with nothing on it.

Zubersoft is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Young's half guard.
Zubersoft trying to control from half guard but Young is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

David Zubersoft dominated that round.
The cut man is working on David Zubersoft's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Young throws a sloppy head kick and Zubersoft moves out of range easily.
Zubersoft shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Zubersoft's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Young as he connects with a hook.
Young misses with a right hand
and Zubersoft counters with a stiff right hand.
Young lands a really nice looking cross but Zubersoft seems unphased.

Zubersoft shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zubersoft was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zubersoft in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Young is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.

Zubersoft jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Young manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Young on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Young is trying to buck Zubersoft off.
Zubersoft cracks Young with a big elbow.
Zubersoft 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zubersoft in side control, just content to control the action for now.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young wants to get back to his feet.

Young throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Zubersoft falls off balance throwing a combination
and Young counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zubersoft misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.

Zubersoft shoots in and gets a takedown into Young's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zubersoft sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Young manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Zubersoft doesn't manage to clinch there - Young circles away.
Young slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zubersoft misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zubersoft connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zubersoft connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Young circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zubersoft misses with a combination
and Young counters with a nice uppercut.
Young throws a hook but Zubersoft avoids it easily.
Zubersoft takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zubersoft tries to clinch but Young is having none of it.
Young has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.

Zubersoft clinches with his opponent.
Zubersoft trying to control the position but instead, Young has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zubersoft into the cage.
Young working hard to break the clinch.

Zubersoft has clasped his hands together around Young's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes there by Zubersoft.
Young is not content to let Zubersoft control the position.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Zubersoft decides to stand back up.
Zubersoft blocks a head kick by Young.
The crowd cheers as Zubersoft lands an impressive looking overhand right. Young doesn't seem phased though.
Zubersoft tries to clinch
and Young counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zubersoft misses the target.
Zubersoft's corner calls for a 1-2. Zubersoft obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zubersoft throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Zubersoft lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Young throws a hook to the side of Zubersoft's head but Zubersoft sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zubersoft throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zubersoft misses with a combination
and Young counters with a straight right hand.

Zubersoft drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Young is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zubersoft has just dragged him back down to the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young prevents Zubersoft from moving into mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Zubersoft thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.

Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Zubersoft away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Young lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Young throws a head kick that misses
and Zubersoft counters with a straight right hand.
Zubersoft uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Young.

Zubersoft has managed to clinch.
Young is looking to break free of the clinch but Zubersoft has double underhooks.

Young breaks from the clinch.
Zubersoft blocks a jab.
Patrick Young seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zubersoft dives in and grabs Young's left leg, looking for a takedown. Young pushes down on Zubersoft's head and hops out.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zubersoft misses with a low kick as Young jumps back.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zubersoft moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zubersoft fails with the takedown
and Zubersoft takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Patrick Young will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on David Zubersoft's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Zubersoft misses with a double jab.
Young throws a right hand that misses

and Zubersoft counters with a single leg into guard. Young didn't expect that.
David Zubersoft overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Young keeping moving, preventing Zubersoft from controlling successfully.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zubersoft working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zubersoft passes Young's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zubersoft is trying to control. Young wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zubersoft controlling the action here.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zubersoft looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zubersoft perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zubersoft wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.

We're going to have a standup here because David Zubersoft wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Zubersoft throws a head kick but Young moves out of range.
Young scores with a one two! Zubersoft had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Young throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Zubersoft counter with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zubersoft looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zubersoft wants to clinch but Young slips to the side
and Young counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Young misses with the combination.
Zubersoft wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.

Zubersoft drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zubersoft stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zubersoft working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zubersoft trying to control the position from guard on top but Young is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Young wants to get back to his feet but Zubersoft passes into half guard.
Zubersoft lands strikes from half guard.
Zubersoft lands strikes from half guard.
Zubersoft stops Young from getting back to his feet.

Zubersoft is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zubersoft lands a nice short elbow.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young is trying to stand.
Zubersoft trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Zubersoft sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Young defending well though.
Young avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zubersoft.
Zubersoft wants to pass to mount but Young is defending the position.
Zubersoft is taking a breather. Young says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

Zubersoft seems to be looking for submissions.
Zubersoft tries to pass to full mount but Young defends it.
Zubersoft seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Young does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Young can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zubersoft not landing any meaningful shots this time.

That's four 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.
Zubersoft thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Young is trying to stand up here but Zubersoft is controlling him well.
Zubersoft wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Zubersoft is keen to just control but Young is a slippery customer.
Young is trying to stand.
Zubersoft seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

The ref stands the fighters back up. David Zubersoft wasn't doing enough on the ground.

Zubersoft shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Young is trying to defend but Zubersoft finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.

Young makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!

Zubersoft has managed to clinch.
Young is trying to break the clinch but Zubersoft has him pressed against the cage.
Zubersoft keeps control of Young as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

And that's the end of the fight!
David Zubersoft showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zubersoft has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Zubersoft!