PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Respect Fadda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Jerry Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fadda comes into the arena with Remember the Name blaring out of the sound system. Alex Jerry Lee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Fadda
vs
Jerry Lee

169 cm
20
202 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

186 cm
20
202 lbs
3 - 2 - 0

Good takedowns
Basic striking
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Respect Fadda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Jerry Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee gets caught flat footed, as Fadda shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fadda from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fadda from controlling successfully.
Fadda is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fadda slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee trying to remain calm as Fadda controls from the top position.
Fadda trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Fadda postures up.

Fadda is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lee wants to control but Fadda is keeping busy and won't allow it.

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

Fadda is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Fadda wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee wants to control but Fadda is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fadda content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.

Fadda is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fadda.

Fadda is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Fadda trying to control from the bottom.

Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fadda is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Fadda defends it.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fadda's head.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fadda does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Fadda might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Fadda defends the submission attempt.
Fadda slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadda seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.

Fadda has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fadda can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Fadda trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fadda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.

Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Fadda is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Respect Fadda dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Fadda gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee keeping full guard, as Fadda tries to pass.
Fadda stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fadda tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Fadda off and has taken his back!
Lee is not going to allow Fadda to sit and survive in this position.
Fadda can't escape the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Fadda tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Fadda trying to control but not successfully.
My spies in Gorilla Warfare MMA inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!

Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee is looking to control Fadda but Fadda is wriggling around and keeping busy.

Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Fadda tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fadda rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee wants to control but Fadda is keeping him busy.
Fadda is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fadda is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Lee tries to escape but Fadda has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fadda wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Fadda avoiding Lee 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Fadda off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Fadda trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
Lee trying to control the hands but Fadda won't let him.

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

Fadda is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee is in bad spot here.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fadda being controlled here momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fadda showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fadda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fadda is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lee has his foot on Fadda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fadda works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee pulls Fadda in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee gets caught napping as Fadda dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Respect Fadda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fadda looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fadda passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.

Fadda wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to roll over but Fadda keeps him under control.
Fadda is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Fadda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fadda wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee pulls Fadda in close to prevent any damage.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Fadda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fadda passes into half guard.
Fadda wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee looking to control.
Fadda tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Fadda trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

Fadda gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee gets full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fadda's guard.

Fadda wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fadda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fadda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee won't allow Fadda to sweep him here.
Fadda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee advances to half guard.
Fadda is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Nice strikes from Lee there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee passes to side control.
Lee trying to control the action but Fadda is working from the bottom.
Fadda avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lee.
Fadda manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!

Fadda seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is controlling Fadda's posture.

And that's the end of the fight!
Respect Fadda showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Fadda has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Respect Fadda!
Respect Fadda made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I want to thank the organization for the opportunity to compete with other high level fighters. Thanks to my opponent for pushing me to train hard to meet his challenge. Thanks to my sponsor at SP Ultimate Nutrition and my coaches at Kamehameha Fight Club. Most of all thanks to the fans.'.