PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gerald Young III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Revazi Mindorashvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gerald Young III has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.

Young III
vs
Mindorashvili

185 cm
26
185 lbs
6 - 7 - 0

173 cm
21
185 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Very strong

Good wrestler
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerald Young III!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Revazi Mindorashvili!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young III darts in trying to clinch

and Mindorashvili counters with a nice double leg into side control. Young III won't be happy with that.

Mindorashvili stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Mindorashvili closes the distance and clinches.
Young III wants to stall.
Mindorashvili tries to pull guard but Young III won't allow it.
Young III using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mindorashvili has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mindorashvili misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Young III.
Mindorashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young III is trying to maintain a safe position but Mindorashvili gets an underhook and turns Young III into the cage.
Mindorashvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gerald Young III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revazi Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Young III gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Young III is pressed up against the cage. Mindorashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young III down to the mat. Young III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Young III tries to clinch up

and Mindorashvili counters with a shoot takedown. Young III fights it but they end up in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Young III pushes Mindorashvili off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Young III defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III tries to clinch up

and Mindorashvili counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mindorashvili wanted to stand there but Young III had control of the position.
Mindorashvili trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Mindorashvili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mindorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mindorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young III swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili stands up over Young III, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Mindorashvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Young III tries to clinch up

and Mindorashvili decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Young III's guard.
Mindorashvili engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mindorashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young III tries to kick Mindorashvili off but Mindorashvili keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Mindorashvili performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mindorashvili throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Revazi Mindorashvili dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Mindorashvili swats away the attempt to clinch by Young III.
Mindorashvili shoots in looking for a takedown but Young III manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mindorashvili's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Mindorashvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Young III fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mindorashvili, pushing him back against the cage.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III throws a knee to the head but misses.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
A knee to the head by Young III.
Young III with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Young III misses with a knee strike.
Mindorashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gerald Young III has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Revazi Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young III prevents it.
Young III taking a breather.
Mindorashvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Young III is pressed up against the cage. Mindorashvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young III down to the mat. Young III avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

Mindorashvili gets tackled into the cage by Young III. Young III maintains the clinch.
Young III lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mindorashvili goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mindorashvili looking for a takedown.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young III lands a nice knee to the body.
Mindorashvili is breathing heavily.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
Young III lands an elbow inside that Mindorashvili shrugs off.
Young III is stalling here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young III.
Young III'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.
Young III connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mindorashvili's face.
Young III slowing the pace effectively.
Young III with a knee to the head.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
Young III lands a knee to the head.
Young III with a knee to the head.
Young III lands a damaging elbow.
Mindorashvili wants to break free but Young III has control.
Mindorashvili tries to pull guard but Young III won't allow it.
Mindorashvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Young III lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Mindorashvili looking to stall.
Young III with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili has Young III pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Young III manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Young III lands a knee to the head.
Mindorashvili fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Young III lands an elbow that stopped Mindorashvili in his tracks for a moment.
Mindorashvili is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Young III pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Young III unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Mindorashvili tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Young III lands an elbow inside.
Mindorashvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Young III shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The referee calls for Young III to work.
Young III is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Mindorashvili wants a takedown but no success here.
Young III lands a nice knee to the body.
Mindorashvili looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Young III lands a good knee to the midsection. Mindorashvili won't want to take too many of those.
A knee to the head by Young III.
Young III lands an elbow inside.
Young III is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Mindorashvili is keeping busy.
Maybe Young III would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili blocks an elbow strike from Young III.
Young III gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mindorashvili.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Young III.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Young III takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mindorashvili tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Young III smiles and moves away.
Young III fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young III closes the distance but Mindorashvili moves to the side

and Mindorashvili counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mindorashvili wants to control from the top but Young III keeps moving.
Mindorashvili controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mindorashvili is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mindorashvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Young III swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gerald Young III dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mindorashvili.
Mindorashvili tries to score a power double leg takedown but Young III sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mindorashvili somewhat.
Mindorashvili shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Young III sprawls well. Young III wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mindorashvili gets slowly back to his feet.
Young III tries to clinch but Mindorashvili moves away

and Mindorashvili counters with a single leg into guard. Young III didn't expect that.
Mindorashvili stops Young III from standing up.
Mindorashvili not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mindorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Young III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mindorashvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Young III avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mindorashvili works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Young III is looking to escape.
Young III trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Mindorashvili controlling the pace.
Mindorashvili winds up and cracks Young III with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Young III on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Young III tries to get out of the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mindorashvili stalling.

Revazi Mindorashvili has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young III looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young III is looking to clinch but Mindorashvili is avoiding it.
Young III tries to close the distance and clinch but Mindorashvili swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gerald Young III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Young III gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mindorashvili to score an easy takedown into full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mindorashvili trying to control the position from guard on top but Young III is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Revazi Mindorashvili has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young III wants to stand and escape but Mindorashvili is having none of it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Mindorashvili decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.

Mindorashvili throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Young III tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Mindorashvili is in Young III's guard.

Mindorashvili gets to his feet - Young III follows without any prompting.
Young III tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mindorashvili paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Young III tries to clinch

and Mindorashvili counters with a takedown into side control.
Mindorashvili happy to just control the position for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Revazi Mindorashvili comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Mindorashvili 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Revazi Mindorashvili!