PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, It's On!. Idea has chosen Boss of All Bosses as his entrance music. Uebishe Lesnoe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.

Lesnoe
vs
Idea

170 cm
28
142 lbs
19 - 3 - 0

172 cm
34
141 lbs
32 - 17 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Perkele!

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice uppercut lands for Idea. That snapped Lesnoe's head back.
Lesnoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Idea was well out of range. Poor timing from Lesnoe.
It seemed like Idea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Idea rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've been told by Lesnoe's head coaches at Beast Cartel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jab from Lesnoe.
Idea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Idea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesnoe scores with a kick to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea tries a low kick but Lesnoe avoids it.
Idea jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Idea takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Lesnoe lands with a good body shot.
Idea gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Idea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Idea ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Idea checks a leg kick nicely.
Idea looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Idea lands an overhand right.
Idea misses with an uppercut.
A counter left hand to the body from Lesnoe misses its target.
Idea throws a leg kick but Lesnoe sees it coming and moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Idea has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lesnoe changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Idea takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Idea scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Idea throws a nice looking combination but Lesnoe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lesnoe takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Idea's calf.
Idea uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lesnoe.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Idea closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lesnoe's guard.
Lesnoe looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Idea controlling from the top position.
Lesnoe is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Idea stopping the sweep attempt from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe working a defensive guard but Idea manages to pass into side control anyway.
Lesnoe tries to buck Idea off but Idea is having none of it.
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.
Lesnoe is trying to control Idea's posture but Idea avoids it.
Lesnoe on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep.
Lesnoe struggling a bit here.
Lesnoe is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lesnoe is not content to let Idea control the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lesnoe is looking to reverse the position.
Lesnoe is being controlled here.
Idea working the body and head with strikes.
Lesnoe is trying to control Idea's posture but Idea avoids it.
Idea works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep.
The ground and pound from Idea seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Idea wants to control but Lesnoe is keeping him busy.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Nice jab there from Idea.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Lesnoe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Idea defends well and Lesnoe ends up having to push Idea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Idea throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Idea throws a hook but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea unleashes a big counter combination but Lesnoe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Idea shoots in for a double leg but Lesnoe sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lesnoe looks to land a body kick but Idea moved away.
Lesnoe missing with a left hand there. Idea was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Idea moves out of range of the leg kick from Lesnoe.
Idea lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.
Idea tried to score with a low kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Lesnoe takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Idea misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Lesnoe coming out on top.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea shoots in but Lesnoe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Idea misses the shot to the body.
Lesnoe thuds a left hand into Idea's body.
Idea moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Idea misses with a body shot.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
Lesnoe is looking to clinch but Idea is avoiding it.
Lesnoe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Idea throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lesnoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Idea moved out of range nicely.
Idea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idea.
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!
Idea scores with a jab to the jaw.
Idea throws out a powerful jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Lesnoe throws a lazy body kick
and Idea counters with a stiff right hand.
Idea throws a shot from downtown. Lesnoe moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnoe defends it well.
Idea misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Idea throws a one two combo.
Lesnoe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Idea lands with an overhand left.
Lesnoe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Idea counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lesnoe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Idea manages to avoid it.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe tries to clinch there but Idea circles away.
Idea cracks Lesnoe with an open hand slap.
Lesnoe takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Idea misses with a looping left.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Lesnoe moves away from the strike by Idea.
Lesnoe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off.
And Idea tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A low kick from Idea misses
and Idea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnoe swings for the body but Idea moves out of range.
Lesnoe tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
A little jabbing left from Idea on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lesnoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lesnoe blocks the body kick.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Idea lands a jab to the nose.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea throws an overhand right that lands on Lesnoe's shoulder, as Lesnoe tries to avoid the shot.
Lesnoe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
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!
Good standup being displayed there by Idea as he connects with a hook.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnoe wants to slow Idea down by chopping away at his legs.
Idea throws a series of punches but Lesnoe avoids them all with ease.
Nice defenses there by Lesnoe.
Idea misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idea tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lesnoe was well out of range. Poor timing from Idea.
Idea cracks the inside of Lesnoe's front leg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Idea. That's going to slow Lesnoe down.
Lesnoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Idea checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe scoring well with a low kick there.
Lesnoe shoots in and drives through. Idea sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Uebishe Lesnoe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Idea is looking to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bad Idea showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Lesnoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Idea swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lesnoe.
Nice sprawl there from Lesnoe as Idea shoots in.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Idea lands a really nice looking cross but Lesnoe seems unphased.
Lesnoe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Idea.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Idea paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Idea throws a series of punches but Lesnoe moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lesnoe looks for the body kick but Idea saw that one coming.
Idea swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnoe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Idea looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lesnoe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Idea. That did some damage!

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe misses with a hook to the body
and Idea counters with a stiff right hand.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.
Lesnoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesnoe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lesnoe is looking to wear down Idea with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lesnoe lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Idea has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lesnoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Idea's head.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Idea thuds a left hand into Lesnoe's body.
Nice takedown defense from Idea. No joy for Lesnoe on that attempt.
Idea feints a jab promting Lesnoe to slip. Idea then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lesnoe slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Idea connects with a crisp jab.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily.
A slow jab from Lesnoe misses its intended target.
And Idea tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A jab from Lesnoe misses.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Idea slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe swats away the attempt to clinch by Idea.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lesnoe throws a quick inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Idea moved out of range nicely.
Lesnoe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Idea.
A telegraphed right hand from Idea misses the target.
Lesnoe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lesnoe misses the body punch
and Idea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Idea takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Idea lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Idea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Idea was well out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lesnoe's head backwards.
Idea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A telegraphed right hand from Lesnoe misses the target.
A nice side step and Idea releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A cross from Lesnoe lands.
Idea tries to clinch up but Lesnoe circles away and keeps his distance.
Idea uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe misses with a straight left.
Idea avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Idea looks to land a body kick but Lesnoe moved away.
Idea pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A cross from Idea lands.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Idea.
Idea bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Idea moves out of range as Lesnoe throws a body kick.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Idea lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lesnoe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Idea blocks a head kick by Lesnoe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea misses with a hook
and Lesnoe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Idea throws a leg kick
and Idea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
An inside leg kick from Idea misses.
Lesnoe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circle momentarily. Idea darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lesnoe is looking to slow Idea down with leg kicks.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Idea slips a jab from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Idea scores with a jab to the head.
Idea swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Bad Idea just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Idea digs a good body shot into Lesnoe's ribs.
Idea throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Idea loads up on a big right hand but Lesnoe slips the punch.
Idea lunges at Lesnoe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lesnoe's hand.
Lesnoe blocks a low kick nicely.
Lesnoe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Idea moves in looking to clinch but Lesnoe pushes him off.
Idea on the wrong end of a kick to the body.

Idea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Idea postures up in Lesnoe's guard and throws a big left but Lesnoe blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea throws an elbow that misses. Lesnoe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Idea's guard. Nice move by Lesnoe!

Lesnoe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lesnoe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Idea trying to control the position.
Idea tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lesnoe pushing down on Idea's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lesnoe trying to control the action but Idea is working from the bottom.
Lesnoe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lesnoe is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Idea is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lesnoe trying to control but Idea is having none of it.
Lesnoe working Idea over with strikes here.
Bad Idea has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lesnoe tries to control but Idea wriggling away.
Lesnoe lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Idea hang on?
Idea regains half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe stalling away here and it's allowed Idea to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Idea working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lesnoe.
Idea utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lesnoe trying to control the position from guard on top but Idea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Idea keeping full guard, as Lesnoe tries to pass.
Idea is looking to sweep but instead, Lesnoe has passed into half guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnoe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lesnoe is working hard here to advance position.
Idea wants to improve his position but Lesnoe is controlling well.
Lesnoe is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Idea!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee warns Idea that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Idea is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe had his way with Bad Idea in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!

Idea tries to work over Lesnoe's front leg with a kick but Lesnoe checks it.
Idea moves out of range as Lesnoe throws a body kick.
Lesnoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lesnoe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Idea checks a leg kick.
Idea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnoe defends it well.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick which misses Idea's front leg but catches the back leg as Idea tries to avoid it.
Idea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Idea shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lesnoe as he jumps to the side.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Idea takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A chopping leg kick lands by Lesnoe.
Idea fails with a takedown attempt.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe scores with a nice right hand.
Idea blocks a leg kick.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Idea scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lesnoe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Idea listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Idea uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Idea.
Idea sizes up Lesnoe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Idea. Those never looked like landing.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Idea shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lesnoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Idea trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lesnoe manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!

This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Lesnoe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Idea has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lesnoe has managed to get both his arms back between Idea's legs - danger averted.
Idea is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Lesnoe throws a strike but Idea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.

Lesnoe controls Idea momentarily but Idea frees himself.
Idea throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lesnoe works some decent striking defense from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe controls Idea momentarily but Idea frees himself.
Idea with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lesnoe working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Idea.
Lesnoe wants to sweep but no luck.
Lesnoe is trying to control the position but Idea postures up.
Idea stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lesnoe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Idea wants to control from the top but Lesnoe keeps moving.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lesnoe is trying to keep Idea in close.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy right hand. Idea should have avoided that one.
Lesnoe moves out of range of the strikes.
Idea slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lesnoe defending well as Idea loads up on a big left hand.
Bad Idea is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Idea takes a swing at Lesnoe's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe checks a low kick from Idea.
Lesnoe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lesnoe takes a swing at Idea's ribcage but misses.
Lesnoe tried to score with a low kick but Idea checks it.
Idea feints the counter takedown.
Lesnoe throws a front kick that sends Idea stumbling back into the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Bad Idea.
Well Idea has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Peck scores the fight 46:49
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 46:49
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 48:48

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Bad Idea!
Bad Idea is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking Bad Idea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Uebishe Lesnoe spoke after the fight, saying 'Congrats, my man. '.