PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and georges Rush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rush is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gsp´s Entrance. James Lee could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to georges Rush's chin.

Lee
vs
Rush

180 cm
22
170 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

178 cm
21
180 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, georges Rush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Excellent takedown into side control there by Rush.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Rush's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Rush not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rush trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee is trying to keep Rush in close.
Lee wants to stand up but Rush is controlling him.
Rush postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position but Rush postures up.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rush throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rush's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wanted to stand there but Rush had control of the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Rush takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
James Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rush momentarily.

Rush shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Rush was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Rush is having none of it.

Rush working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Rush is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Lee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Lee wants to control but Rush is having none of it.
Rush pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rush postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Lee looks a forlorn figure.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Rush's attempts to control the action.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Rush keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.

Rush has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Rush looks gassed!
Lee wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee won't allow Rush to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.
Rush wants to sweep but no luck.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Rush walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Rush shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
James Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Rush blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that James Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee throws a jab when Rush was well out of range.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
georges Rush is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.

Rush scores a takedown into full mount!
Rush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Rush scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.

Rush is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Rush missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Rush slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rush working some strikes from top position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rush must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Rush any problems.
Rush throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Rush fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee takes a swing at Rush's ribcage but misses.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.

Rush gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Rush is keeping busy.
Lee moves into full guard.

Rush drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rush has Lee in his guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rush can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rush keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Rush is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Rush has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Lee wants to control from the top but Rush keeps moving.

Lee stands up from Rush's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Rush showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Rush misses with a double jab.

Rush closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Lee wants to stand but Rush is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that James Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.

Rush looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee wants to sweep here but Rush controlling him for the moment.
Rush chips away with some ground and pound.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Rush takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rush might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rush stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Rush trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Rush scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee is pressing down on Rush's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Rush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rush has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rush lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rush wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rush is controlling him.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rush from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Rush is proving a slippery customer.

Rush is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Rush is trying to control the position from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rush is keeping the position for now.
Rush wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Rush moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Rush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rush controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
georges Rush has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee trying to control but Rush is working from the bottom.

Rush throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
Lee wants to stand but Rush has his arm trapped.
James Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee lands a nice hook to Rush's body. Rush takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rush throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to James Lee.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... James Lee!