PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Lee (ranked 25087 p4p, 4123 weight class) and Sean OBrien (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!

Lee
vs
OBrien

150 cm
24
300
0 - 2 - 0

200 cm
23
285
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Powerful

Northern Zombie

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sean OBrien!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a right hand that OBrien ducks under and follows up with a left that OBrien also avoids with ease.

OBrien has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee wants to stall.
Lee is trying to drag OBrien to the mat but OBrien just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A nice right hand lands inside from OBrien.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, OBrien creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to break free but OBrien pushes him back against the cage.
OBrien stalls.
A short right from OBrien on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien leaning his opponent against the cage.
OBrien lands an elbow inside.

It looks like Nathan Lee has been cut.
OBrien scores a nice knee to the body.
OBrien manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OBrien has Lee pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from OBrien.
Knees to the body from OBrien.
The referee is keeping an eye on OBrien - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
OBrien just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as OBrien takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Sean OBrien.

OBrien rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien scores with a hook to the body.
OBrien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OBrien lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from OBrien.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien scores a nice knee to the body.
OBrien working Lee over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
OBrien lands with a short punch from the clinch.
OBrien unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
OBrien lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
OBrien lands a left hand.
OBrien digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
OBrien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
OBrien crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.
OBrien using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OBrien lands a nice shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from OBrien.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
OBrien lands a shot to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A right handed body shot lands from OBrien.
OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
OBrien taking a breather.
OBrien continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lee wants to stall.
OBrien lands a shot to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for OBrien.
OBrien working Lee over with knees to the body.
OBrien utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A knee to the head by OBrien.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from OBrien.
A short left from OBrien.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee blocks a body shot from OBrien.
OBrien throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OBrien tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
OBrien tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. OBrien gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Knees to the body from OBrien.
OBrien lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. OBrien obliges.
OBrien tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
OBrien is struggling to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OBrien dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nathan Lee's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

OBrien avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body kick from OBrien.
OBrien digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Nathan Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
OBrien fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by OBrien.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
OBrien lands a head kick!

OBrien drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
The referee calls for OBrien to work.
OBrien landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from OBrien.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by OBrien.

Nathan Lee's cut is getting worse.
Knees in the clinch landing for OBrien.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from OBrien in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee tries to stall but OBrien uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
OBrien is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from OBrien.
OBrien is struggling to control the position.
Good body shot from OBrien.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
OBrien landing knees to the body.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but OBrien pulls him back up using the underhooks.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from OBrien.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by OBrien.
OBrien lands a knee to the body.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OBrien unloads a knee to the mid-section.
OBrien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee trying to stall but OBrien improves his position.
Lee tries to pull guard but OBrien holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OBrien scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
OBrien working Lee over with knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
OBrien just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A hook to the body from OBrien.
OBrien lands a nice knee to the body.
OBrien landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from OBrien.
A right handed body shot lands from OBrien.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
OBrien cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
OBrien leaning his opponent against the cage.
OBrien has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OBrien fights it off and pushes away nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

OBrien moves into the clinch successfully.
OBrien lands a body punch.
OBrien leaning against his opponent.
OBrien is struggling to control the position.
OBrien receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
OBrien lands an elbow inside that Lee shrugs off.
OBrien misses with a punch to the body.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but OBrien holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Sean OBrien showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nathan Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!

OBrien moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien lands a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OBrien.
OBrien manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
OBrien gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from OBrien.
OBrien comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.

Nathan Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien content to slow the pace in the clinch.
OBrien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
OBrien lands an uppercut.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for OBrien.

That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien lands a nice uppercut.
OBrien landing some nice looking knees to the body.
OBrien is pushing Lee up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
OBrien landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by OBrien.
OBrien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knees to the body from OBrien.
OBrien working Lee over with knees to the body.
OBrien lands an elbow inside.
Lee takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for OBrien.
OBrien misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien with a knee to the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee trying to stall but OBrien improves his position.
OBrien is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nice elbow from OBrien.
OBrien tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing OBrien back against the cage.
OBrien lands a body shot.
Good body shot from OBrien.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables OBrien to keep the fight standing.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
OBrien lands a shot to the body.
OBrien landing knees to the head.
Lee is working for takedown but OBrien is calmly controlling the position for now.
OBrien digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
OBrien lands an elbow inside.
OBrien struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to circle away but OBrien has him pinned against the cage.
OBrien stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
OBrien using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
OBrien lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but OBrien has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
OBrien is working Lee over against the cage.
OBrien stalling the fight.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A bit of stalling here from OBrien.
Lee tries to pull guard but OBrien forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
OBrien slowing the pace effectively.

Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics OBrien uses from the top position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, OBrien has passed into half guard.

OBrien decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
OBrien scores with a kick to the midsection.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
OBrien is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from OBrien tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.

OBrien closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien misses with a body punch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OBrien.
OBrien scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nathan Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sean OBrien is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

And that's the end of the fight!
Sean OBrien comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OBrien 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 25:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 24:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean OBrien!