PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shank Flabbott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gangmo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flabbott comes to the cage accompanied by Wait and Bleed. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Flabbott
vs
Lee

186 cm
24
290 lbs
13 - 7 - 0

193 cm
28
269 lbs
13 - 6 - 0

Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Granite chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Shank Flabbott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gangmo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Tarja Halkonen, Matti Vanhoillinen and Johanna Lukiainen.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Flabbott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.

Flabbott shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Flabbott trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabbott pulls his head out easily.
Lee is staying active underneath Flabbott, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Flabbott lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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 looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Flabbott.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Flabbott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Lee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flabbott escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flabbott!
Lee tries to bench press Flabbott off him but Flabbott keeps the position.
Flabbott grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flabbott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Flabbott trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to buck Flabbott off but Flabbott is having none of it.
Flabbott connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lee some visible discomfort.
Flabbott landing strikes.
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Flabbott creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Flabbott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ground and pound from Flabbott.
Ground and pound from Flabbott.
Nice strikes from Flabbott there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flabbott is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Flabbott trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Flabbott is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flabbott moves nicely into side control.
Flabbott in side control, just content to control the action for now.

Flabbott is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there.

Flabbott tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Flabbott postures up.
Lee takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flabbott working the head with strikes.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Flabbott scores with a couple of nice shots.

Lee has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Flabbott escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Flabbott!
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Flabbott working Lee over with strikes.
Lee trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Flabbott misses with a body kick.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Flabbott doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Flabbott looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.

Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Flabbott is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Flabbott seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee tries to roll over but Flabbott keeps him under control.
Flabbott slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Flabbott pulls his head out easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Flabbott lands strikes from half guard.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Flabbott has control of the leg.
Flabbott scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nice strikes from Flabbott there.
Flabbott controlling the action here.
Flabbott is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Flabbott.
Shank Flabbott overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Flabbott distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flabbott defends it easily.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Flabbott passes into side control.
Flabbott cracks Lee with a big elbow.
Flabbott working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Flabbott looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Flabbott smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Check out the look on Flabbott's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!

Lee is rocked!
Flabbott lands a big left to the face of Lee, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Flabbott and another - Lee is out! Flabbott stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Shank Flabbott!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Shank Flabbott made sure he mentioned Milwaukee's Best 160 SALE $150, along with how happy he was to win his fight.