PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roberto DeNero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wiley - Take That. DeNero comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Heavy Metal - Don Felder kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
DeNero

185 cm
27
195 lbs
16 - 13 - 0

160 cm
27
182 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Dangerous knees
Very strong

ADCC Champion
Basic striking
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jason Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roberto DeNero!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeNero shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed DeNero's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.

DeNero looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!

DeNero with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding DeNero's attempts to control the action.

DeNero 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.

DeNero is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.

DeNero stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.

Lee forces DeNero back against the cage and clinches.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent DeNero's takedown attempt.
DeNero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually DeNero drops back down to his feet.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeNero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
DeNero looks gassed!

That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice elbow from Lee.
DeNero is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DeNero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stalls.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A short left from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DeNeros head.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. DeNero won't want to take too many of those.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into DeNero's ribcage.
Lee pushes DeNero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
DeNero letting Lee take a breather here.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped DeNero in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stalling in the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

DeNero jumps guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.

DeNero 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and DeNero has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between DeNero's legs - danger averted.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
DeNero keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Jason Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.

DeNero shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Lee is looking to stand up but DeNero isn't so interested in that idea.

DeNero thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!

DeNero drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but DeNero is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

A punch lands to the side of DeNero 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A head kick misses from Lee.

Lee clinches up against the cage.
DeNero goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
DeNero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
DeNero has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from DeNero there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
DeNero tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
DeNero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
DeNero shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.
DeNero closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
DeNero is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee stalls.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
DeNero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee stalling the fight.
Lee trying to stall but DeNero improves his position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jason Lee.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeNero fails with the takedown.
Jason Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee throws a head kick but DeNero moves out of range.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps DeNero's head backwards.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
DeNero will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
DeNero avoids the body shot from Lee.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
DeNero tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
DeNero is looking to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeNero moves out of range of the strikes.
DeNero takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
DeNero shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
DeNero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
DeNero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with DeNero's head.
DeNero tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
A jab from Lee misses.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.

Lee forces DeNero back against the cage and clinches.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee landing knees to the body.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the head.
DeNero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee digs a good hook to DeNero's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck DeNero on the side of the head.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DeNero tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
DeNero misses the jab.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jason Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from DeNero.
DeNero tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Lee dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

DeNero avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lee checks a leg kick.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee throws a hook but DeNero avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - DeNero looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
DeNero is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
DeNero has a takedown stuffed.
Lee lands with a nice combination. DeNero backs away looking to recover.
DeNero takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from DeNero.
DeNero tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually DeNero drops back down to his feet.
Jason Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roberto DeNero.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DeNero wants a takedown but no success here.
DeNero takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into DeNero's ribcage.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has DeNero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee working DeNero over with knees to the body.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
DeNero fails to pull the fight into his guard.
DeNero tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
DeNero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
DeNero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from DeNero misses.
DeNero fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee with a jab.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
DeNero fails in his attempt to clinch.
DeNero fails with an attempt to clinch.
No joy there for DeNero, who threw a few shots but didn't land.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee cracks a nice hook into DeNero's ribs.
DeNero takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
DeNero is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that DeNero can do to turn this around?
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
DeNero moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on DeNero's shoulder, as DeNero tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
DeNero darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Roberto DeNero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a hook but DeNero avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!