PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Max Minnott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and DeVonte Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Minnott
vs
Young

172 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

170 cm
25
137 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Inexperienced

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Max Minnott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DeVonte Young!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Sergei Dronov and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minnott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Young. Young circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
DeVonte Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young misses with the combination.
Nice shot lands for Young.
Minnott cracks Young with a good jab.
Minnott lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Young at a distance.
Minnott dodges the punch combination from Young.
Minnott throws a body punch but Young moves out of range.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young takes a swing at Minnott's ribcage but misses.

Minnott clinches up against the cage.
Minnott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Young breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Young avoids the body shot from Minnott.
Young slips a straight right by Minnott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young shoots in looking for a takedown but Minnott manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Young's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Minnott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Young throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Young looks winded!
Young swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Minnott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Young was well out of range. Poor timing from Minnott.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Minnott misses with a jab, cross combination.
Young will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.

Minnott rushes Young and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnott.
Minnott lands a body shot.
Minnott lands a shoulder strike.
Minnott prevents Young from breaking the clinch.
Minnott lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Minnott.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnott lands a shot to the body.
Minnott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Young takes a shot to the head.
Minnott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
A shot in the inside from Minnott.
Minnott lands a left hand.
Minnott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Youngs head.
Good body shot from Minnott.
Minnott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnott lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minnott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Nice body punch from Minnott.
Stalling in the clinch from Minnott.
Minnott lands a shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Minnott.
Minnott lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Minnott.
Minnott lands with a left to the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnott.
Minnott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minnott gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Minnott.
Minnott scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
A body shot lands from Minnott.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnott working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Minnott lands with a light punch inside.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnott digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Minnott presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minnott lands a left hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minnott.
Minnott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minnott throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Minnott.
A hook to the body from Minnott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnott is leaning against Young and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Minnott pushes Young back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Minnott.
Minnott digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A hook to the body from Minnott.
Minnott lands a right hand.
Minnott works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
Minnott scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnott lands a shoulder strike.
Minnott digs a right hand underneath Young's ribcage. Young let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Minnott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Minnott lands a shot to the body.
Minnott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Minnott scores with a hook to the body.
Minnott scores with a nice hook to the head.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Young takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Minnott throws a looping overhand right but Young ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Young was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Young throws a hook but Minnott blocks it.
Minnott getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Young swings for the body but Minnott moves out of range.
Young misses with the combination.
Minnott misses with a series of wild punches.
Young ducks right into an uppercut from Minnott.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnott misses with a hook.
Minnott throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young is breathing heavily.
Young shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Minnott sprawls well. Minnott wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Young gets slowly back to his feet.
Minnott is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Minnott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Young can do to turn this around?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Minnott throws a body shot but no joy.
Young is looking for the big counter here.
Minnott scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minnott scores with a shot to the body.
Minnott misses the jab.
Young showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Minnott.
Minnott scores with a jab.

Minnott gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A body shot lands from Minnott.
Minnott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Minnott.
Minnott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minnott presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Minnott lands with a short head shot on the inside.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Minnott on the inside.
Max Minnott has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Minnott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnott lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Minnott is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnott scores with a shoulder strike.
Minnott lands a hook that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott lands with a left to the head.
Minnott scores with a shoulder strike.
Minnott lands a nice uppercut.
Minnott lands with a short shot to the head.
Minnott pressing his opponent against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Minnott as the two fighters clinch.
Minnott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minnott slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Minnott.
Minnott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Minnott on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Minnott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Minnott.
Minnott lands a nice shot to the body.
Minnott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Minnott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minnott lands with a left to the head.
Minnott lands with a short shot to the head.

Young is rocked!
A short uppercut from Minnott.
Young is still on wobbly legs! Can Minnott finish him?
Minnott lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Minnott.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnott digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young seems to have recovered his senses.
A short right from Minnott.
Minnott works on Young's body with a couple of short punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Minnott.
Minnott lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Minnott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minnott lands a right hand.
Minnott lands with a light punch inside.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Minnott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minnott gets through Young's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Minnott lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Minnott as the two fighters clinch.
Minnott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Minnott lands a right hand that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Minnott lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
A body shot lands from Minnott.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Max Minnott dominated that second round.
That's time! Minnott's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Minnott jabs at Young's body.
DeVonte Young is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Minnott blocks a jab.
Minnott avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Minnott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minnott swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Minnott steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Minnott throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Minnott tries to bum rush Young with a series of wild strikes but Young uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Young takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minnott misses with a body shot.
Minnott scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minnott fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minnott.
Young drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Minnott defends it well.
Young takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minnott bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Young's head backwards.
Minnott scores with a jab. Young acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Minnott misses with a few strikes there.
Minnott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minnott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Young moves away.
Young throws a right hand that misses
and Minnott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minnott scores with a jab.

Minnott closes the distance and pushes Young back into the cage.
Minnott lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Young or not.
Nice body punch from Minnott.
A body shot lands from Minnott.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Minnott is working Young over against the cage.
Minnott lands a shoulder strike.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minnott lands with a light punch inside.
Minnott lands with a short shot to the head.
Young is trying to drag Minnott to the mat but Minnott just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Minnott lands a nice uppercut.
Minnott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Minnott lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Minnott lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Young backwards.
Nice body punch from Minnott - that landed with a thud.
Minnott lands a nice uppercut.
Minnott digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Young's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Minnott.
Minnott lands a nice uppercut.
Minnott lands with a light punch inside.
Minnott makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minnott lands with a right to the head.
Minnott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Minnott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnott scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Minnott lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minnott lands a hook to the side of the head.
Minnott lands a shot to the body.
Minnott scores with a hook to the body.
Minnott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
DeVonte Young has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Max Minnott is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Minnott creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Minnott as the two fighters clinch.
Minnott lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Minnott scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minnott scores with a shot to the side of Young's head.
Minnott lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.

Young manages to break the clinch.
Minnott misses with an uppercut.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minnott lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Minnott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Minnott works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Minnott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young walks into a jab.
Young walks into a jab.
A shot to the liver by Minnott. Beautiful body shot.
Minnott lands with a good body shot.
Minnott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Minnott throws a series of punches but Young moves out of range.
Young looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Minnott takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Minnott is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Max Minnott is winning the standup battle so far.
Minnott connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Young momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Max Minnott showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Minnott has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:24
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:24
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 30:24

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Minnott!