PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Piet Kriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Paradise City by Guns N' Roses as his entrance music. Piet Kriel has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.

Kriel
vs
Lee

171 cm
26
195 lbs
6 - 2 - 0

187 cm
26
199 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Good takedowns
Counter fighter
Experienced

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Can Moonwalk

Mohito Fightwear

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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Piet Kriel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Lee!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Illya Tyunina and Viktor Lagutenko.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a combination

and Kriel counters by clinching up.

Kriel breaks the clinch.
Piet Kriel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee tries to clinch but Kriel is having none of it.
We've been told by Kriel's head coaches at Barbell Brigade - $700 that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.

Kriel looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
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.

Lee trying to pass the guard but Kriel defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kriel has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee looks to land a strike but Kriel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Kriel looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kriel is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to control but Kriel is working from the bottom.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
My spies in Quick Fingers BEST BANG FOR BUCK Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

Kriel looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kriel is keeping the position.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kriel blocks nicely.
Lee pushes down on Kriel's leg and manages to get into half guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is keen to just control but Kriel is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee tries for a takedown but Kriel circles away easily
and Kriel counters with a lovely straight right hand!

Kriel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lee napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kriel trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Kriel is breathing heavily.
Lee stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee is working for a kimura here but Kriel manages to reverse the position and he's now in Lee's guard.

Kriel avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

Kriel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kriel has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.

Kriel is posturing up here but Lee has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kriel tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kriel has to tap! Slick submission there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Robert Lee!
Robert Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.