PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abu Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Allistair Collosus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Collosus is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dean Malenko - Bad Ass Theme Song. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Lee
vs
Collosus

199 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
200 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abu Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Allistair Collosus!
The judges for this bout are Yukihiro Yamamoto, Kenichi Hosakawa and Hirohito Nitta.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collosus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Collosus somewhat.
Collosus wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Collosus stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Collosus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee has Collosus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collosus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Collosus stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Collosus avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.

Collosus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Allistair Collosus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Collosus fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Collosus is now in Lee's guard.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Collosus has passed into side control.
Collosus trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Collosus scores with a couple of short elbows.

That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Collosus crashes against the mat.
Collosus creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee taking a bit of punishment here - Collosus scoring with strikes.

Collosus tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.

Collosus decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Collosus.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Collosus.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Collosus gets a takedown into half guard.
Collosus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Collosus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Collosus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Collosus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ground and pound from Collosus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Collosus wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Collosus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collosus seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Collosus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collosus not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Collosus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collosus throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Collosus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Collosus slows the pace down in half guard.
Collosus is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Still in half guard, Collosus seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Collosus trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.

Allistair Collosus has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.

Collosus shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Collosus showed some decent athleticism there.
Collosus throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Collosus is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position.

Collosus stands up from half guard.
Collosus keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collosus tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily

and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Collosus gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allistair Collosus 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.

Collosus misses with an uppercut

and Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee avoids the elbow strike from Collosus, against the cage.

Collosus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt

and Collosus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collosus.
Collosus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Collosus escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee wants to control but Collosus postures up.
Collosus is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee trying to remain calm as Collosus controls from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to bench press Collosus off him but Collosus keeps the position.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Collosus.
Collosus is trying to ground and pound but Lee uses the momentary lack of control by Collosus to regain half guard.
Collosus takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.

Collosus is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Collosus missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Collosus is working away from the top position though.
Collosus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collosus not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collosus takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Collosus is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee wants to control but Collosus is keeping busy.
Collosus 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.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee has hold of Collosus's hands but Collosus slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Collosus throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Collosus throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Collosus lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.

Collosus is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collosus is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Collosus 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.
Lee wants to improve his position but Collosus is controlling well.
Lee trying to control but Collosus postures up.
Collosus landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Collosus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

Collosus decides to stand up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Collosus throws a left and a right that both miss

so Lee counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Collosus manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Collosus throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collosus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Allistair Collosus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Collosus drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee has Collosus pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Collosus manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Collosus wants a takedown.
Lee tries to pull guard but Collosus holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Collosus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Collosus jumps guard.
Collosus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.

Collosus is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee shoots and misses

and Collosus counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Collosus.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Collosus postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Collosus trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Collosus from controlling successfully.
Collosus throwing strikes but missing.
Allistair Collosus has got the better of the ground game so far.
Collosus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Collosus wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Collosus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Collosus wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Collosus controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Allistair Collosus.
Lee tries for a takedown but Collosus circles away easily

and Collosus counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Collosus in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee is not content to let Collosus control the position.
Collosus landing strikes.
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collosus working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
Collosus trying to control the position but Lee is working away.

Collosus stands up and beckons Lee to his feet.
Collosus looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Collosus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collosus shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abu Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Collosus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Collosus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Collosus misses with a combination

and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to drag Collosus to the mat but Collosus just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Collosus has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.

Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Allistair Collosus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

Lee moves into the clinch.

Collosus drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee wants to stand and escape but instead Collosus has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Collosus trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Allistair Collosus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Collosus winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Allistair Collosus!