PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chan Lei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pussy Juice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lei comes into the arena with Rising Dawn blaring out of the sound system. 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 Pussy Juice was going to win. Let's see if he was right.

Lei
vs
Juice

176 cm
30
152 lbs
12 - 7 - 1

169 cm
28
157 lbs
14 - 6 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible

Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Powerful

ANABOLIC **160** and LAUNDRY

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chan Lei!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pussy Juice!
The judges for this bout are Radbod Blank, Paulsen Ambrosius and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lei drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lei forces his way into half guard.

Lei is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.

Lei is looking for a kimura but Juice is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lei to get the leverage.

Lei is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Juice is trying to maintain the position but Lei is very close to passing his half guard.
Juice is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Juice makes his way to full guard, as Lei worked for a kimura.

Lei is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Juice is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Juice has escaped and now he's on top!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lei looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Juice trying to control the position from guard on top but Lei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Juice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Juice chips away with some ground and pound.

Lei working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Juice doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Juice manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lei has his foot on Juice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juice works his way back into a safe position though.
Juice trying to control but Lei is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lei keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.
Lei utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lei looking for a guillotine here but Juice defends easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Juice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Juice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lei keeps working.
Lei tries to roll over but Juice keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Juice passes to full mount!
Lei bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

Lei drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Juice dives on top into guard.

Lei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lei has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Juice can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Juice stands up over Lei, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.

Lei is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Juice's corner is telling him to maintain position.

Lei has his foot on Juice's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Juice works his way back into a safe position though.
Lei keeping full guard, as Juice tries to pass.

Lei working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Juice has passed into half guard!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juice not doing much here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Lei dominated that round.
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.

Juice gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lei to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lei preventing the sweep.
Lei trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lei forces his way into half guard.
Lei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lei works his way into full mount!
Lei takes Juice's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Juice is in trouble.

Juice is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lei gets his way!

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lei is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Juice is defending well though. Lei let's go of the attempt for now.

Juice is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Juice is trying to break free.

Lei has got his arm under Juice's chin working for the choke… has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Juice has spun round into Lei's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
Juice's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Juice advances position into side control!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lei is looking to reverse the position.
Juice lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lei is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Juice tries for a kimura but Lei is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lei manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Juice tries to get to full guard but Lei has control of the leg.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lei is working for a kimura but Juice is defending it quite comfortably.
Lei tries to pass to full mount but Juice defends it.

Lei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Juice is just riding it out for now. Lei eventually gives up the hold.
Lei looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.

Lei seems to be working for a kimura but Juice defends the submission attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Juice looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lei is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Juice defends it well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Juice manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lei pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Juice is keeping the position for now.
Juice is pulling down on Lei's head. It's preventing any offense from Lei, at least for the moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Juice wants to sweep but no luck.
Juice is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Chan Lei dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Juice goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chan Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Lei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Juice napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lei tries to move to mount but Juice blocks the move with his legs.

Lei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Juice is trying to improve his position.
Chan Lei overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

Lei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Juice rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lei's guard! Nice work there by Juice!
Juice is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Juice pushes down on Lei's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Juice wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lei keeps working.

Lei looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Juice is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lei has managed to free his arm - good work.

Juice is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lei sees it coming and defends easily.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lei manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lei keeping moving, preventing Juice from controlling successfully.

Lei has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Juice doesn't defend quickly enough and Lei has managed to lock this one up! Can Juice escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lei on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chan Lei!
Chan Lei retains his lightweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Chan Lei thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.