PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ben Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Jin Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!

Brawn
vs
Jin Lee

160 cm
27
154 lbs
17 - 12 - 1

167 cm
25
155 lbs
9 - 3 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick

Good wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Woo Jin Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Brawn moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

Brawn gets a takedown into half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Brawn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.

Brawn seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Brawn prevents Lee from improving his position.
Brawn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Brawn winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice strikes from Brawn there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Brawn sits in half guard.
Brawn working the head and body with strikes.
Brawn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Lee to regain full guard.
Brawn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brawn throws a big right hand that misses.
Brawn throws a big right hand that misses.
Brawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Brawn off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks Brawn with a good jab.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Brawn. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick but Brawn checks it.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brawn scores with a three punch combo!
Brawn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brawn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brawn looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee misses with a left hand

and Brawn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee pulls Brawn in close to prevent any damage.
Brawn throws a big elbow that misses.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to keep Brawn in close.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brawn throws a big elbow that misses.
Brawn throws a big right hand that misses.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Brawn is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Brawn tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Brawn trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Brawn throwing strikes but missing.
Brawn postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Brawn advances to half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Brawn looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawn wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Brawn dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Brawn misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Brawn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawn is just out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ben Brawn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brawn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brawn fails with the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.

Brawn shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee is staying active underneath Brawn, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Brawn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Brawn sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Brawn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Brawn.
Brawn throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee wants to stand but Brawn is controlling the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ben Brawn overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brawn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee controls Brawn momentarily but Brawn frees himself.
Brawn is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawn distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Brawn from controlling successfully.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brawn throwing strikes but missing.
Brawn throws a big elbow that misses.

Brawn 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 is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Brawn is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Brawn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.

Brawn looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Brawn missing with punches from the bottom.
Brawn is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount!
Brawn is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brawn turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brawn throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brawn's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Brawn keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Brawn shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee scores with the left hand. Brawn knows he should have avoided that one.
Woo Jin Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.

Brawn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Brawn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brawn throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Brawn postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee trying to control the position.
Brawn throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brawn's guard. Nice move by Lee!

Brawn is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee controlling from the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawn is striking from the bottom but Lee uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Brawn is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Brawn is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Brawn working to try and regain half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawn manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Brawn.
Brawn wants to control but Lee postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Brawn wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Brawn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Brawn defends it.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Brawn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee blocks the strikes from Brawn.
Lee controlling the action here.
Brawn tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Brawn.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Brawn punching from the bottom.
Lee prevents Brawn from improving his position.
Brawn is working hard here to advance position.
Brawn is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brawn avoid being mounted?
Brawn moves into full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Lee passes to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ben Brawn clearly takes 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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brawn checks it well.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brawn manages to avoid it.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Brawn. That did some damage!
Lee misses with a combination
and Brawn counters with a left and a right that stings Lee.
Brawn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Brawn. Brawn gets slowly back to his feet.
Brawn throws a combination that misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Brawn.
Horrible takedown by Brawn or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Brawn rather than just go for the knockout.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Brawn changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Brawn manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Brawn is defended easily by Lee.
Brawn avoids a punch combination nicely.
Brawn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Brawn moves out of range and Lee only half commits.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Brawn closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Brawn.
Brawn with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brawn loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Brawn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Brawn tries to pass.
Brawn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawn wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Brawn throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Brawn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Brawn will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Brawn trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lee wants to control from the top but Brawn keeps moving.
Brawn keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

Brawn working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brawn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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.
Brawn tries to strike from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brawn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Brawn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Ben Brawn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brawn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Brawn looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Brawn persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Brawn shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Brawn counters with a nice body shot.
Brawn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Brawn takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Brawn tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Brawn.
Brawn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Brawn takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Brawn walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Woo Jin Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Brawn on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ben Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brawn momentarily.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brawn swinging wildly here.
Woo Jin Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brawn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Brawn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Brawn wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Brawn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

Brawn closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brawn throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Brawn's guard. Nice move by Lee!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee is looking to stand up but Brawn won't let him.
Brawn throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brawn is striking but Lee is not phased and passes to half guard.
Brawn is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brawn avoid being mounted?
Brawn throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Brawn is looking to improve his position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brawn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brawn tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Woo Jin Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Brawn looking for submissions off his back.
Brawn has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Brawn is trying to get back to full guard.
Brawn is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brawn flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Brawn trying to control from the bottom.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Brawn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brawn misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Brawn is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Ben Brawn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brawn reaches up to try and control the position but Lee seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Brawn rolls and tries to escape and now Lee has his back!
Brawn looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ben Brawn.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Brawn, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 50:45
Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ben Brawn!
Ben Brawn very nearly forgot to thank RAW Nutrition * Recovery 159 : 60$ * amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.