PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between In Kyu Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Blake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.

Kyu Lee
vs
Blake

170 cm
18
152 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

175 cm
18
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, In Kyu Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, George Blake!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blake shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kyu Lee but Kyu Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kyu Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Kyu Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blake tries to avoid it but Kyu Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blake to the ground. Blake escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Blake is looking for the big counter here.
Blake shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyu Lee as he jumps to the side.

Kyu Lee gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kyu Lee's face.

It looks like In Kyu Lee has been cut.
Kyu Lee wants to stall.
Kyu Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Blake pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for In Kyu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyu Lee misses with a low kick.
Blake will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A bone on bone clash there as Blake blocks the leg kick.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kyu Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Blake avoids it really well and circles away.
Kyu Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Blake, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Blake keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyu Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.

Kyu Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kyu Lee jumps guard but Blake stands there with Kyu Lee around his waist. Kyu Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.

Blake breaks from the clinch.
A jab from Blake does it's job there.

Kyu Lee forces Blake back against the cage and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!

Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Blake tries to sprawl out of it but Kyu Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Blake manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.

Blake closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.

Blake stands up and beckons Kyu Lee to join him on the feet.
Blake fails with the takedown.
Blake looks winded!
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch.
Kyu Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyu Lee somewhat.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in and drives through. Blake sprawls well.
Kyu Lee fails to land the takedown.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyu Lee's sensitive parts.
Blake dives in and grabs Kyu Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee pushes down on Blake's head and hops out.
Kyu Lee blocks a head kick by Blake.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kyu Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Blake paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kyu Lee connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Kyu Lee gets tackled into the cage by Blake. Blake maintains the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

George Blake dominated that round.
The cut man is working on In Kyu Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!

Blake looks for a takedown but Kyu Lee sprawls well.
Kyu Lee tries to counter with a takedown but Blake is quick to defend against it.

Blake clinches with his opponent.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Blake slowing the pace effectively.
The crowd are getting on Blake's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.

Blake manages to pull guard.
Kyu Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyu Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Blake trying to control the position here.

Blake throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kyu Lee wants to control from the top but Blake keeps moving.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
No luck for Kyu Lee with that takedown attempt.
Blake has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kyu Lee misses with a wild combination.
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch but Blake is avoiding it.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Blake but Blake pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blake fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kyu Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Blake shoots in but no luck this time.
In Kyu Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of George Blake.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Kyu Lee as Blake shoots in.
Blake is breathing heavily.
Blake shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kyu Lee pinned against the cage. Kyu Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Blake throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Nice sprawl there from Blake as Kyu Lee shoots in.
Nice takedown defense from Kyu Lee. No joy for Blake on that attempt.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee shoots in for a double leg but Blake sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kyu Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Blake. Blake gets slowly back to his feet.
Kyu Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Kyu Lee swinging wildly here.
Blake darts in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee gets double underhooks and turns Blake into the cage.
Blake gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kyu Lee tries to clinch but Blake is having none of it.
Kyu Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Blake, looking for a takedown. Kyu Lee pushes Blake against the cage but Blake circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that In Kyu Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on In Kyu Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Blake shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyu Lee defends it nicely.
Blake shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kyu Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyu Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Kyu Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Blake pinned against the cage. Blake gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Kyu Lee.
Blake takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake keeps the fight on the outside.
Kyu Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Blake sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kyu Lee somewhat.
Blake lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kyu Lee's sensitive parts.
Sloppy strikes from Blake. Those never looked like landing.
Kyu Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for In Kyu Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kyu Lee is looking to clinch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Blake leaves Kyu Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Blake shoots in looking for a takedown but Kyu Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blake's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Blake takes the fight into the clinch.

Blake pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kyu Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice takedown defense from Kyu Lee. No joy for Blake on that attempt.
Kyu Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Blake goes for a double leg but Kyu Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Kyu Lee continues to drive forward.
In Kyu Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kyu Lee shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a low kick.
Blake shoots in for a takedown but Kyu Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
As Blake looks to move away, Kyu Lee throws a big counter combo but Blake just gets out of the way.
Kyu Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kyu Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

Blake clinches with his opponent.

Blake gets control of Kyu Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Blake will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Kyu Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Blake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyu Lee wants to get up but he can't break Blake's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Blake lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.

Blake is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

Blake drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Kyu Lee dives on top into guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
George Blake comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Blake 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 Ian Loll scores the fight for George Blake!
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight for George Blake!
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight for George Blake!

George Blake wins by unanimous decision!