PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kane Sisyaskez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy Lee has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Lee
vs
Sisyaskez

192 cm
18
268 lbs
3 - 3 - 0

205 cm
25
265 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Good chin

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Determined

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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kane Sisyaskez!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and James Glass.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee has Sisyaskez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Sisyaskez manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Sisyaskez prevents it.
Sisyaskez is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee has Sisyaskez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sisyaskez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Sisyaskez after a bit of a struggle.
Sisyaskez is pressed up against the cage. Lee has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sisyaskez down to the mat. Sisyaskez avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyaskez lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.

It looks like Andy Lee has been cut.
Sisyaskez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice cross by Sisyaskez.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Sisyaskez.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sisyaskez as he jumps to the side.
Sisyaskez throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

Andy Lee's cut is getting worse.
Sisyaskez tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sisyaskez throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Kane Sisyaskez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sisyaskez misses with a double jab.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice takedown defense from Sisyaskez. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Sisyaskez swings wildly with a couple of big hooks

and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee pulls Sisyaskez into guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sisyaskez's guard.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sisyaskez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.

Sisyaskez scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Sisyaskez looks winded!

Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee wants a takedown.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sisyaskez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sisyaskez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee has Sisyaskez pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sisyaskez manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sisyaskez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Sisyaskez prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sisyaskez pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee jumps guard but Sisyaskez stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sisyaskez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sisyaskez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sisyaskez stops a takedown attempt from Lee.

Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Sisyaskez can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Sisyaskez looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee stops Sisyaskez from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kane Sisyaskez dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andy Lee's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee shoots in for a takedown but Sisyaskez shows good takedown defense.
A punch combination from Sisyaskez misses.
Sisyaskez throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Sisyaskez gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Sisyaskez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sisyaskez.
Sisyaskez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sisyaskez sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sisyaskez misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Sisyaskez. Those never looked like landing.
Sisyaskez is breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Sisyaskez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sisyaskez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sisyaskez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee dives in and grabs Sisyaskez's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sisyaskez pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.

Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Sisyaskez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.

Lee jumps into guard, dragging Sisyaskez to the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sisyaskez wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

It looks like Kane Sisyaskez has been cut.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Sisyaskez is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee cracks Sisyaskez with a solid left hand.

Sisyaskez is rocked!
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Sisyaskez covers up, he's hurt! Lee keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Lee and the ref steps in to end the fight! Lee can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Lee!
A victorious Andy Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.