PBP Commentary

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

Gilbert
vs
Lee

168 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

178 cm
25
140 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aldo Gilbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Chris Dean and Skip Squint.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to clinch.

Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Gilbert is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Gilbert sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gilbert tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Gilbert is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gilbert is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.

Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Gilbert wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gilbert is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Gilbert manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee wants to stand up but Gilbert has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Gilbert defending well.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.

Lee postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Gilbert to stand up.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Gilbert tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Gilbert ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gilbert. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gilbert defends it nicely.
Gilbert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Gilbert on that attempt.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gilbert.
Gilbert circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gilbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gilbert manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gilbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gilbert throws a quick counter head kick but Lee was just out of range.
Aldo Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but Gilbert avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gilbert pinned against the cage. Gilbert gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Gilbert lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Gilbert looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee wants to clinch up but Gilbert keeps it at a distance.
Gilbert swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Gilbert swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Gilbert is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gilbert keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee looks winded!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Gilbert swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromGilbert.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Gilbert counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Gilbert shows good takedown defense.
A quick step to the side and Gilbert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Gilbert sprawls well.
As Lee backs away, Gilbert returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Aldo Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gilbert but Gilbert pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gilbert feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a takedown

and Gilbert counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Gilbert lands with a light punch inside.
Gilbert doesn't land with the attempted body shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Gilbert - that landed with a thud.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.

Gilbert breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gilbert tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gilbert somewhat.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Gilbert seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Gilbert sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Gilbert on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gilbert shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gilbert defends well and Lee ends up having to push Gilbert into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Gilbert is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Gilbert circles away.
A quick step to the side and Gilbert tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.

Lee moves into range and clinches up with Gilbert.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee tries to pull guard but Gilbert holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Lee keeps control of Gilbert as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gilbert looking to stall.
Gilbert is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Gilbert tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gilbert tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Gilbert tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Gilbert scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee is trying to stall.
Lee is trying to drag Gilbert to the mat but Gilbert just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Gilbert tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Gilbert fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gilbert on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Gilbert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Gilbert. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Gilbert swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Gilbert moves his leg out of the way.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gilbert.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Aldo Gilbert is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Gilbert counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Gilbert shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Aldo Gilbert dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Gilbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Gilbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gilbert slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.

Gilbert stands up and beckons Lee to join him on the feet.
Gilbert fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Gilbert, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Gilbert against the cage but Gilbert circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gilbert is looking to wear down Lee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Gilbert as Lee shoots in.
Gilbert tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Gilbert fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gilbert wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Aldo Gilbert has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruce Lee.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gilbert.

Gilbert fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Gilbert persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Gilbert is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

Gilbert is working for a submission of some sort.
Gilbert looks to score some points with some ground and pound.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gilbert winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Gilbert's back. He's all about the action.

Gilbert is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gilbert lands strikes from half guard.
Gilbert working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gilbert working Lee over with strikes.
Gilbert throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Gilbert decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gilbert is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Gilbert throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Gilbert looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Gilbert fails miserably with a takedown attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gilbert feinted there with a counter leg kick.

Gilbert shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Gilbert landing some decent shots from guard.
Gilbert lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gilbert connects with a couple of short punches.
Gilbert lands a couple of elbows.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gilbert is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gilbert wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gilbert lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
Aldo Gilbert showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gilbert 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aldo Gilbert!