PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Guy Downs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and BG Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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 BG Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Downs
vs
Lee

175 cm
20
143 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

170 cm
24
144 lbs
5 - 4 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Determined

Syndicate Drugs

Win Nutritional
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Guy Downs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, BG Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Downs, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Downs is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Downs takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Downs with an uppercut!
Downs gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Downs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Downs tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Downs fails with a takedown attempt.
BG Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!

It looks like Guy Downs has been cut.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downs sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Downs circles away.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.

Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.

Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Downs circles away.
Downs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Downs closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Downs pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Downs saw that one coming.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Downs. Downs gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee with a poor takedown

and Downs counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Downs works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Downs works his way into side control.
Downs trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.

Downs wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Lee wants to control but Downs postures up.

Downs decides to stand back up.
Downs lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
Downs slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped

and Downs counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Downs slips nicely into half guard.

Downs is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Downs is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Downs tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Downs is very close to passing his half guard.
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 Guy Downs will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Downs can't get the takedown.
Downs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Downs's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Downs has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee pushes Downs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Downs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee misses with a combination

and Downs counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Downs.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Downs being controlled here momentarily.
Downs postures up.
Downs pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Downs tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.

Downs is looking for a kimura here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Downs wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Downs passes the guard and advances to mount!

Downs has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Downs gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to escape the mount but Downs keeps good control and instead manages to take Lee's back.

Lee fending off the submission attempt from Downs.
Downs is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Lee turns into Downs and is now in his guard.
Downs tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Downs is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

Downs has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee gets to his feet - Downs follows without any prompting.
Lee throws a left and a right that both miss

and Downs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Downs preventing the sweep.

Downs is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Downs. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Downs preventing the sweep.
Downs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Downs, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.

Downs is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Downs dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Downs shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Downs counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Downs postures up.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Downs from standing up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Downs controlling from the top position.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Downs stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Downs sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Downs is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Downs looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Downs is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to roll over but Downs keeps him under control.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Downs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee lands a left hand that snaps the head of Downs backwards.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Downs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Downs wants a takedown.
Downs tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries to bum rush Downs with a series of wild strikes but Downs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee misses with a body punch

and Downs decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Downs wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downs tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Downs controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Downs passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Downs is controlling him.
Downs passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Guy Downs overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Downs escapes and gets back to his feet.
Downs shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Downs sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Downs.
Downs moves out of range as Lee strikes.

Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee trying to strike off his back.

Downs drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!

Downs explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Downs clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee throws a leg kick that is checked

and Downs counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
Downs goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Downs prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Downs wants a takedown.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Downs being controlled against the cage.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Downs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Guy Downs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downs 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.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.

Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Downs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Downs looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee scores with a one two! Downs had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Downs fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee throws a right and a left that Downs avoids nicely.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Downs bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Downs.
Lee tries for a takedown but Downs sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.

Downs throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lee was covering up waiting for the punch and Downs finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Downs wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

Downs stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Downs doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Downs.

Downs looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Downs punishing his opponent with strikes.
Downs wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Downs dominating with strikes here.

Downs is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Downs's body position as best he can.
Lee tries to hold on but Downs postures up.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Downs from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Downs tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Downs is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Downs isn't that keen on the idea.
Downs wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.

Downs get's back to his feet.
Downs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Guy Downs had his way with BG Lee in that round.
The cut man is working on Guy Downs's cut.
That's time! Downs's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee throws a right hand that Downs ducks under and follows up with a left that Downs also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt

and Downs counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Downs stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.

Downs is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Lee looks calm but he's in trouble here. Downs gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Lee is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Downs lets go of the hold and Lee can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Guy Downs!
Guy Downs retains his bantamweight title!