PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Shane Wellman Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Saunders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellman Junior's entrance music is Round Here- Memphis Bleek, T.I, Trick Daddy. A fine choice. Saunders is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Limp Bizkit - Break Stuff. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wellman Junior
vs
Saunders

176 cm
25
163 lbs
14 - 11 - 0

178 cm
24
165 lbs
12 - 7 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

Ultra Fight Gear

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 14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shane Wellman Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Columbo Gatti.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Saunders drops Wellman Junior with a right and a left! Saunders comes rushing in but Wellman Junior regains his composure and manages to keep Saunders in guard.

Wellman Junior is rocked!

It looks like Shane Wellman Junior has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wellman Junior has momentary wrist control but Saunders slips an elbow through the middle.
Oh Wellman Junior is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wellman Junior preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Wellman Junior is looking for a triangle but Saunders pushes his legs off easily.

Wellman Junior looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Wellman Junior seems to have got his legs back now.

Wellman Junior looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wellman Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Wellman Junior is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saunders 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.
Saunders works over Wellman Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Saunders lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Wellman Junior is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saunders defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saunders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellman Junior is looking to stand up but Saunders isn't so interested in that idea.
Saunders postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saunders looking to pass the guard.
Saunders works over Wellman Junior with some ground and pound from guard.
Wellman Junior is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wellman Junior throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.

Wellman Junior has his foot on Saunders's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Saunders works his way back into a safe position though.
Wellman Junior is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saunders is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saunders trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wellman Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!

Saunders is posturing up here but Wellman Junior has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Saunders tries to roll out but it's too tight and Saunders has to tap! Slick submission there by Wellman Junior!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shane Wellman Junior!
During a confident post fight interview, Shane Wellman Junior thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.