PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Nakonechniy (ranked 5572 p4p, 3071 weight class) and Seung Woo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seung Woo Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Oleksandr Nakonechniy's chin.

Nakonechniy
vs
Lee

177 cm
25
157
0 - 1 - 0

172 cm
25
157
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very confident

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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleksandr Nakonechniy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Seung Woo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Lee misses.
It looked like Nakonechniy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee tries to bum rush Nakonechniy with a series of wild strikes but Nakonechniy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakonechniy ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nakonechniy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nakonechniy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Nakonechniy thinks about countering with a head kick.
Nakonechniy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakonechniy.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakonechniy won't allow it.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

Nakonechniy manages to pull guard.
Nakonechniy has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Nakonechniy wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee wanted to stand there but Nakonechniy had control of the position.

Lee gets to his feet - Nakonechniy follows without any prompting.
Lee throws a right and a left that Nakonechniy avoids nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
It looked like Nakonechniy was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nakonechniy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Nakonechniy bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.

Nakonechniy takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee wants to break free but Nakonechniy has control.

Nakonechniy jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Nakonechniy pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.

Nakonechniy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee misses with a wild combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Nakonechniy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

Nakonechniy pulls Lee into guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but Nakonechniy won't let him.
Nakonechniy controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Nakonechniy trying to strike off his back.
Lee wanted to stand there but Nakonechniy had control of the position.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nakonechniy has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is looking to stand up but Nakonechniy won't let him.
Nakonechniy has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Nakonechniy moved out of range.
Nakonechniy shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Nakonechniy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nakonechniy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee tries to bum rush Nakonechniy with a series of wild strikes but Nakonechniy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee looks winded!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses

and Nakonechniy moves into the clinch.

Nakonechniy manages to break the clinch.
Good leg kick by Nakonechniy.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakonechniy.
Nakonechniy shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Nakonechniy's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Nakonechniy.
Nakonechniy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Seung Woo Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nakonechniy.
Seung Woo Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Nakonechniy jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Nakonechniy rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee is trying to push Nakonechniy away but Nakonechniy has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.

Nakonechniy jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.

Nakonechniy is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nakonechniy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Seung Woo Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Nakonechniy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Nakonechniy's shoulder, as Nakonechniy tries to avoid the shot.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nakonechniy circles away quickly and effectively.
Nakonechniy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Nakonechniy shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nakonechniy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Nakonechniy throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a series of punches but Nakonechniy avoids them all with ease.
Nakonechniy fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Nakonechniy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to bum rush Nakonechniy with a series of wild strikes but Nakonechniy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nakonechniy misses with a head kick.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakonechniy slips a jab and a cross from Lee.

Nakonechniy closes the distance and clinches.
Nakonechniy has Lee pressed against the cage.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Nakonechniy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nakonechniy avoids a punch combination nicely.

Nakonechniy clinches.

Nakonechniy jumps guard.
Nakonechniy has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Nakonechniy throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Nakonechniy manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Nakonechniy trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Nakonechniy stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Lee tests Nakonechniy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nakonechniy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.

Nakonechniy has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.

Nakonechniy pulls guard.
Nakonechniy trying to control the position here.
Nakonechniy will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nakonechniy looking for a sweep. Not yet Nakonechniy, not yet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Nakonechniy has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

Nakonechniy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nakonechniy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nakonechniy tries to pass.
Nakonechniy slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nakonechniy tries to pass.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakonechniy controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Seung Woo Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lee throws a combination that misses
and Nakonechniy counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Nakonechniy shoots in.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Nakonechniy ducks down to avoid it.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nakonechniy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee throws a right and a left that Nakonechniy avoids nicely.
Nakonechniy is looking for a counter combo.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Nakonechniy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nakonechniy fails with a takedown attempt.
A head kick from Nakonechniy lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nakonechniy throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nakonechniy avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee misses with a combination
and Nakonechniy counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Nakonechniy is defended easily by Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Oleksandr Nakonechniy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination

and Nakonechniy counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Nakonechniy.
Nakonechniy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Lee up against the cage.

Nakonechniy manages to break the clinch.
Nakonechniy shoots in but no luck this time.
Nakonechniy fails with the takedown.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nakonechniy appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nakonechniy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee swinging wildly here.

Nakonechniy closes the distance and clinches.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Nakonechniy goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Nakonechniy is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakonechniy has him pressed against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nakonechniy drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Nakonechniy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee wants to break free but Nakonechniy has control.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Nakonechniy won't allow it.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Nakonechniy has him pressed against the cage.
Nakonechniy prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nakonechniy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Nakonechniy has double underhooks.

Nakonechniy drags the fight down to the ground.
Nakonechniy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Nakonechniy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Nakonechniy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nakonechniy trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Oleksandr Nakonechniy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Seung Woo Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nakonechniy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Oleksandr Nakonechniy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Seung Woo Lee!