PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jae Lee (ranked 24882 p4p, 5899 weight class) and Meto McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen hücum marşı as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Lee
vs
McGregor

183 cm
20
135
2 - 3 - 0

182 cm
18
143
0 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident

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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jae Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Meto McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Shigeki Sano.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor misses with the combination.

McGregor moves into the clinch.
McGregor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
McGregor scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!

McGregor rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from McGregor.
Lee fails to pull guard.

McGregor breaks from the clinch.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but McGregor shows good takedown defense.
McGregor displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
McGregor throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor circles away from the clinch attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from McGregor. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
McGregor feints the counter takedown.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGregor.

McGregor instigates a clinch.
McGregor looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.

Lee decides to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McGregor 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.
McGregor trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McGregor throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGregor has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee is breathing heavily.
McGregor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
McGregor trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the position but McGregor postures up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.
McGregor tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but McGregor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
McGregor with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
McGregor lands an elbow inside.

McGregor escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McGregor, pushing him back against the cage.

Lee pulls McGregor into guard.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGregor wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
McGregor postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.

Lee wriggles free and stands up.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
McGregor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

McGregor pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

McGregor has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
McGregor fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but McGregor sprawls and moves away.
McGregor throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee shoots for a takedown but McGregor saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck for McGregor with that takedown attempt.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meto McGregor dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

McGregor closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on McGregor's head and hops out.
McGregor fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And McGregor tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
McGregor tries to clinch up.

McGregor instigates a clinch.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but McGregor pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jae Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

McGregor drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McGregor scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGregor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee throws a big counter combination but McGregor scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McGregor looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. McGregor will be more careful next time no doubt.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
McGregor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
McGregor fails with a takedown attempt.

McGregor closes the distance and clinches.
McGregor lands a damaging elbow.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

McGregor manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Lee keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGregor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with McGregor, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes McGregor against the cage but McGregor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Meto McGregor seems to be getting the better of the standup.

McGregor moves into the clinch successfully.
McGregor tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

McGregor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGregor misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.

McGregor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee tries to circle away but McGregor has him pinned against the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.

McGregor has managed to clinch.

McGregor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.

McGregor closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Meto McGregor seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee tries to pull guard but McGregor forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. McGregor just stands there and leans against the cage.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.

McGregor rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.

McGregor ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. McGregor no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee stops McGregor from getting back to his feet.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.

McGregor kicks Lee off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McGregor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Meto McGregor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.

McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
McGregor has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Nice body punch from Lee.
McGregor drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but McGregor is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jae Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McGregor manages to break the clinch.
McGregor doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
McGregor throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
McGregor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - McGregor sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McGregor pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

McGregor drags the fight down to the ground.

McGregor has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
McGregor leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.

McGregor has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
McGregor jumps guard but Lee stands there with McGregor around his waist. McGregor gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
McGregor is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as McGregor sprawls well. McGregor wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.

The fight moves into the clinch position.

McGregor breaks the clinch.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. McGregor tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McGregor manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is looking to clinch.
McGregor lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.

McGregor clinches with his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGregor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
McGregor looking for a takedown.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.

McGregor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McGregor's waist but McGregor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as McGregor shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGregor.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with McGregor but McGregor pushes him off and we're back to square one.
McGregor looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee slips a jab from McGregor.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
McGregor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and McGregor wants it to stay on the feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McGregor misses.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McGregor tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.

McGregor has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
McGregor prevents a takedown attempt there.

McGregor manages to pull guard.
McGregor working a defensive guard here.
McGregor wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Meto McGregor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGregor 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Meto McGregor!
In his post fight interview, Meto McGregor gave a big smile as he said 'Dana 60 G's baby'.