PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior comes to the cage accompanied by speakers on blast- the game. This should be fireworks!

Wellman Junior
vs
Young

176 cm
19
163 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

175 cm
19
158 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Self confident

Good wrestler
Basic striking
Powerful

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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Wellman Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Young!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wellman Junior takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Young lands a nice shot to the body.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellman Junior.
Young scores with a jab.
Young throws the left hand but Wellman Junior avoids the punch easily.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Wellman Junior keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Young misses with a body shot
and Wellman Junior counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young lands a right hook to the body.
Wellman Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Young's shoulder, as Young tries to avoid the shot.
Young is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wellman Junior rather than just go for the knockout.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior avoids the body shot from Young.
Wellman Junior throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Some wild striking there from Wellman Junior.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Wellman Junior throws a hook but Young blocks it.

Wellman Junior gets caught flat footed, as Young shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Wellman Junior is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Wellman Junior has his foot on Young's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Young works his way back into a safe position though.
Young slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Young must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Young makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Young looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Young really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wellman Junior. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wellman Junior wants to sweep here but Young controlling him for the moment.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Wellman Junior throws his legs up looking for a submission but Young uses it to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young advances nicely into full mount.
Wellman Junior is trying to escape the mount.
Young dominating with strikes here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wellman Junior is wriggling around trying to escape.
Young landing strikes from the mount.
Wellman Junior manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Wellman Junior throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Young seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior gets back to full guard.

Wellman Junior throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wellman Junior keeping full guard, as Young tries to pass.
Young is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Young looking to sit in guard and control but Wellman Junior gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wellman Junior preventing the sweep.
Young working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wellman Junior.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wellman Junior throws a big elbow that misses.
Young looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Wellman Junior loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wellman Junior throwing strikes but missing.
Wellman Junior pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Young is keeping the position for now.
Wellman Junior is fighting to break Young's control of his arms but Young is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Young dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Wellman Junior on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wellman Junior swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Young connects with a right hand. Wellman Junior shakes it off.
Wellman Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young blocks a jab.
Young thows a left - swing and a miss!
Young looks for a takedown but Wellman Junior sprawls well.
Young shoots in but Wellman Junior avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wellman Junior misses with a looping right.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Young digs a good body shot into Wellman Junior's ribs.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Wellman Junior tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wellman Junior misses with a body shot.
Wellman Junior lands a jab-cross combination.
Wellman Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Young throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wellman Junior counters with a stiff right hand.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wellman Junior just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellman Junior uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Young.
Young misses with a body shot.
Wellman Junior loads up on a big right hand but Young slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior throws a hook but Young avoids it easily.
Wellman Junior misses with a few strikes there.
Young lands a nice hook to Wellman Junior's body. Wellman Junior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young misses the shot to the body.
Wellman Junior takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wellman Junior slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellman Junior is just out of range.

Young closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Wellman Junior's guard.

Wellman Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Young defends well.

Wellman Junior looking for a guillotine here but Young defends easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Wellman Junior 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.
Young wants to control from the top but Wellman Junior keeps moving.
Young controls the pace of the fight for a moment.

Wellman Junior looking for subs off his back but Young has passed one foot through into half guard.
Young wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping him busy.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.

Young moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Wellman Junior.
Wellman Junior sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Young connects with a nice short shot to Wellman Junior's temple.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Young working Wellman Junior over with strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Young there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jimmy Young showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Wellman Junior's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Young cracks Wellman Junior with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Young tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wellman Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Young.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wellman Junior moves away.
Young fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A big left from Wellman Junior misses.
Wellman Junior looks to land a combination but Young avoids it well.
Young checks a leg kick.
Wellman Junior throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheers as Young lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wellman Junior doesn't seem phased though.
Wellman Junior sizes up Young with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wellman Junior smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Young ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wellman Junior misses with a wild body shot.
Young jabs Wellman Junior to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Young throws a body punch but Wellman Junior moves out of range.

Young changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Wellman Junior looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Wellman Junior is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Young stalling.
Young landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Young wants to control but Wellman Junior is keeping him busy.
Wellman Junior flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wellman Junior punching from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Young prevents Wellman Junior from getting the reversal.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wellman Junior regains half guard.

Wellman Junior is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Young pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Young takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

Wellman Junior looking for submissions off his back.
Young slows the pace down in half guard.
Shane Wellman Junior has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wellman Junior taking some punishment here, with Young in his half guard.
Young stalling.
Young is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Young takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Wellman Junior has hold of Young's hands but Young slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Young looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Wellman Junior gets full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellman Junior wants to stand and escape but Young is having none of it.

Wellman Junior had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Young defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Young working some strikes from top position.
Jimmy Young is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Wellman Junior has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Young can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Young comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Young 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Young!
Jimmy Young made sure to mention his sponsor, [JMFC] Arashi Fighting Nutrition Q160 Recovery in his post fight interview.