PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Hentschel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!

Hentschel
vs
Lee

174 cm
23
146 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

168 cm
28
146 lbs
8 - 4 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stefan Hentschel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Lee!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hentschel throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hentschel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hentschel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Hentschel's side.
Hentschel keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hentschel swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hentschel connects with the punch.

It looks like Ricky Lee has been cut.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Hentschel throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.

Hentschel closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee keeping full guard, as Hentschel tries to pass.
Hentschel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hentschel throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hentschel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Hentschel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Stefan Hentschel wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A punch combination from Hentschel misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hentschel.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Hentschel misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee is looking to slow Hentschel down with leg kicks.
Lee misses with a low kick as Hentschel jumps back.
Stefan Hentschel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee misses with a head kick.

Hentschel manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hentschel tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hentschel throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Hentschel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Hentschel pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hentschel with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hentschel content to stall in guard here.
Hentschel trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Hentschel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hentschel from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hentschel is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Hentschel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Hentschel will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Hentschel misses.

Lee clinches up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hentschel's brow.
Hentschel dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.

Hentschel lands a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hentschel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hentschel 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.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Hentschel advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hentschel moves nicely into side control.
Hentschel throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Lee works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.

Hentschel is looking for a kimura here.
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Hentschel from advancing to side control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel 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.
Hentschel wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hentschel looks to land a strike but Lee avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Hentschel controlling him for the moment.
Lee keeping full guard, as Hentschel tries to pass.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Hentschel has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Hentschel's guard.

Hentschel escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hentschel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Hentschel has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lee is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Hentschel.
Hentschel wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the action but Hentschel is working from the bottom.
Hentschel is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stefan Hentschel dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ricky Lee's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Hentschel walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.

Hentschel shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hentschel trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hentschel stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hentschel trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

Hentschel is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee working away.
Hentschel is trying to improve his position.
Hentschel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Hentschel wants to get back to full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel is working hard here to advance position.
Hentschel wants to stand back up but Lee manages to pass into side control.
Hentschel is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Hentschel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Hentschel looks like he's trying to stand up.
Hentschel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Stefan Hentschel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hentschel is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hentschel avoid being mounted?
Hentschel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ricky Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hentschel is looking to get back to is feet but Lee passes into side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hentschel is trying to get back to his feet.
Stefan Hentschel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hentschel is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lee gets to mount! Hentschel was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hentschel tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Hentschel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hentschel, 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 Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Hentschel!
During a confident post fight interview, Stefan Hentschel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.