PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 3189 p4p, 4535 weight class) and Toti Rotiz (ranked 430 p4p, 551 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Rotiz's choice of entrance music: Southtown . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Toti Rotiz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lee
vs
Rotiz

190 cm
19
215
2 - 3 - 0

195 cm
26
215
3 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent MT
Granite chin

Dangerous GnP
Counter fighter
Powerful

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rotiz thows a left - swing and a miss!

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Rotiz shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee leaning against his opponent.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Rotiz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rotiz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee has Rotiz pressed against the cage.
Rotiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Rotiz controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rotiz.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands an elbow just above Rotiz 's eye.

It looks like Toti Rotiz has been cut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Rotiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Rotiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotiz wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands an uppercut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Rotiz's head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Rotiz's ribcage. Rotiz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rotiz is defending well for now.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rotiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Rotiz avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rotiz tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lee forces Rotiz back against the cage and clinches.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rotiz can do to turn this around?
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee keeps control of Rotiz as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Rotiz.
Rotiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Rotiz.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee pushes Rotiz back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rotiz is trying to break free.
Lee misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Rotiz avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rotiz backwards.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Rotiz blocking some punches.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rotiz blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee presses Rotiz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Rotiz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotiz working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Rotiz has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Michael Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Toti Rotiz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Rotiz backpedaling.
Lee is looking to clinch but Rotiz is avoiding it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Michael Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Toti Rotiz's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Rotiz throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Rotiz counter with a right hand.
Lee jabs Rotiz right on the nose. Rotiz blinks but takes it well.
Michael Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rotiz takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee wants to clinch up but Rotiz keeps it at a distance.
Rotiz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Rotiz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Rotiz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee wants to clinch but Rotiz slips to the side

and Rotiz counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rotiz.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rotiz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rotiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rotiz is one step ahead there.
Rotiz throws a big right hand that misses.
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Rotiz looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Rotiz is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee controlling the action here.
Rotiz trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves to take his opponent's back.
Rotiz trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Rotiz is really stuck here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee has the hooks in. Rotiz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Rotiz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rotiz rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Toti Rotiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:25
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:25

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!
An out of breath Michael Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Toti Rotiz stepped up to the mic, saying 'I was hurt, my cat is sick, it's raining outside, heard someone fart in the arena... I should have never lost, I'm the real winner.'.