PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miron Iago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into the arena with Paradise City by Guns N' Roses blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Iago

187 cm
26
199 lbs
4 - 1 - 0

187 cm
25
185 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Likes comics

Good takedowns
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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miron Iago!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Vladimir Khabensky.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch but Iago moves out of range.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Iago misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to clinch there but Iago circles away.
Iago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee tries to clinch but Iago moves out of range.
Iago feints the counter takedown.
Iago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch there but Iago circles away.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Iago.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Iago swinging wildly here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Iago.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Iago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Iago digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Iago misses with a body kick.
Iago looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Iago pushes him off.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Iago pinned against the cage. Iago gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iago looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Iago avoids it well and moves away.
Iago throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Iago gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Iago keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Iago circles away.
Miron Iago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Danga de danga de dang - Iago scores with a four punch combination!
Iago tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Iago is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Iago circles away and we're back to standing.
Iago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Iago gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Iago holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Iago utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lee has gone for a leg lock! Iago slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard.

Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iago postures up.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Iago pushes his legs off easily.
My spies in Cozad MMA Rio inform me that Iago has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Iago postures up.

Lee is looking for a triangle here but Iago uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Iago is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miron Iago dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Lee throws a head kick that misses

and Iago counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Iago slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Iago doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Iago manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.

Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Iago defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

Lee has an active guard here but Iago has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Iago's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Iago escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Miron Iago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Iago taking a breather here.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Iago wants to stand but Lee is controlling his arm.
Lee is looking for a sweep.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Iago is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Iago content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iago's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

Iago moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Lee.
Lee looking for a sweep but Iago has passed into full mount! Oh no!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Iago maintains control.
Iago takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Iago gets his hands free.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iago wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Iago is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Iago is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Iago is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Iago is looking to control Lee but Lee is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Miron Iago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Iago looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Iago keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Iago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lee rather than just go for the knockout.
Iago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Iago blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Iago.
Iago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Iago settles back down.
Lee tries for a takedown but Iago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks a head kick by Iago.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee avoids the head kick by Iago.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iago sprawls and moves away.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Iago sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Iago feints the counter takedown.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Iago blocks a head kick by Lee.
Iago avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Iago moves out of range easily.
Iago lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Iago wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iago sprawls and moves away.
Iago leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Iago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iago avoids a punch combination nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Iago.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Iago avoids it well and moves away.
Iago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Iago misses with a jab, cross combination.
Iago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Iago sprawls and moves away.
Iago throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Iago lands a jab.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iago lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Iago avoids it well and moves away.
Iago digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Iago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Iago avoids it really well and circles away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iago misses with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Iago.
Iago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Iago swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iago tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Iago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Robert Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miron Iago is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee blocks a head kick by Iago.
Lee half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Miron Iago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Iago 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miron Iago!
Miron Iago was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
Robert Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'On any given day...I will kill him next time'.