PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DJ Wegesin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jordan Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Wegesin
vs
Lee

175 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

175 cm
21
155 lbs
6 - 0 - 0

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Counter striker
Experienced

BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, DJ Wegesin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jordan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Wegesin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wegesin trying to control the position here.
Wegesin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wegesin keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wegesin swivels though and keeps the full guard.

Wegesin pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Wegesin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch combination from Wegesin misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Wegesin shows good takedown defense.
Wegesin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee fails with the takedown.
DJ Wegesin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Wegesin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wegesin moves away.

Lee scores with a takedown into Wegesin's guard.

Wegesin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wegesin is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Wegesin is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.

Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wegesin is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Wegesin seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wegesin is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wegesin is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wegesin won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Wegesin is controlling him.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wegesin preventing the sweep.
Wegesin controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Wegesin pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wegesin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Wegesin wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Wegesin is tying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Wegesin has control of the leg.
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 DJ Wegesin will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Wegesin stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Wegesin shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wegesin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looks for a takedown but Wegesin sprawls well.
DJ Wegesin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Wegesin shows good takedown defense.
Jordan Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wegesin misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wegesin.
Wegesin cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wegesin circles away.
Lee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee fails with the takedown.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.

Lee swings around for an armbar but Wegesin sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Wegesin stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wegesin stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wegesin!
Lee is trying to control Wegesin's posture but Wegesin avoids it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Wegesin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Wegesin has control of the leg.

Lee is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Wegesin pulls his head out easily.
Wegesin is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pressing down on Wegesin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wegesin from controlling successfully.
Wegesin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.

Wegesin 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.

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.
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.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wegesin passes into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wegesin tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wegesin to the ground. Wegesin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wegesin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wegesin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Wegesin misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Wegesin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

DJ Wegesin dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Wegesin sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Wegesin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wegesin loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wegesin tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wegesin to the ground. Wegesin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
DJ Wegesin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wegesin throws a nice looking combination but Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.

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

Lee goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Wegesin turns into him and now he's in Lee's guard.
Wegesin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wegesin gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is trying to control the position but Wegesin postures up.
Lee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Lee working a defensive guard here.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wegesin passes into half guard.
Wegesin is tying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.

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.
Lee wants to control but Wegesin is keeping busy.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

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

Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Jordan Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wegesin keeps control of the position for the meantime.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Wegesin is keeping him busy.

Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Wegesin is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Wegesin regains full guard. Nicely done.
Wegesin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Wegesin trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

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.
Lee wants to sweep here but Wegesin controlling him for the moment.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wegesin slips nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

Wegesin is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Wegesin to get the leverage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wegesin with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Wegesin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but DJ Wegesin did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

Wegesin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Wegesin.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wegesin swivels and escapes.
Wegesin throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Wegesin scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wegesin stuffs the takedown.
Wegesin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wegesin throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Wegesin to counter with a crisp jab.
DJ Wegesin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jordan Lee.
Wegesin connects with a nice looking jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee slips under a jab from Wegesin.
Wegesin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is keen to just control but Wegesin is a slippery customer.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Wegesin takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.

Wegesin looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Wegesin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wegesin keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Wegesin wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Wegesin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Wegesin to counter with a crisp jab.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Wegesin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wegesin moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee misses with a takedown
and Wegesin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wegesin misses with a head kick.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee with a poor takedown
enabling Wegesin to counter with a crisp jab.
Wegesin with a jab.
Wegesin throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a series of punches but Wegesin moves out of range.
Wegesin misses with the combination.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Wegesin cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice sprawl there from Wegesin as Lee shoots in.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wegesin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

Wegesin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wegesin preventing the sweep.

Lee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a tringle but Wegesin frees his head nicely. Oh but Lee has switched to an armbar! Wegesin is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jordan Lee!