PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toomas Ilves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eugene Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ilves kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genuis that is Military Soviet Hymn. Lee has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. 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 Eugene Lee was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Ilves
vs
Lee

225 cm
22
210 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

192 cm
18
196 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Experienced

BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Attliction
Firebird Designs

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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toomas Ilves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eugene Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Ilves decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ilves. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Ilves stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ilves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ilves shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ilves tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee swings for the body but Ilves moves out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee wants to slow Ilves down by chopping away at his legs.

Ilves shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ilves showed some decent athleticism there.

Ilves is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ilves to get the leverage.
Ilves looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to control but Ilves is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ilves is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Ilves to get the leverage.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.

Ilves is trying to work for a kimura. He's got his hands clasped together - this could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.

Ilves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Ilves is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to kick Ilves off but Ilves keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.

Ilves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Ilves eventually gives up the hold.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Ilves wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.

Ilves wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is trying to stand up here but Ilves is controlling him well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Ilves is looking for a kimura here.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is looking to control Ilves's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
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.
Ilves prevents Lee from standing back up.

Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ilves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A big right from Lee misses.

Ilves closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ilves is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Ilves is working hard here to advance position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Ilves is controlling well.

Ilves is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Ilves is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

Ilves looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Toomas Ilves dominated that round.
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 looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee feints and then cracks Ilves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ilves down.

Ilves closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Ilves stops Lee from standing up.
Ilves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Ilves trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Ilves 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!
Lee wants to stand but Ilves is controlling his arm.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's Ilves get back to his feet.
Ilves slips a jab from Lee.
Toomas Ilves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Ilves on that attempt.
Ilves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Ilves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ilves bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

Ilves shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ilves works his way into full mount!

Ilves is working for a guillotine from mount but Lee frees his head quite easily.
Ilves wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Ilves wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ilves moves to take his opponent's back.

Ilves looking for the choke from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Ilves is working hard for the rear naked choke here.

Ilves has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Lee! Can he survive? No! He's out! Ilves gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Toomas Ilves!