PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Project Three (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackie Lee I V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackie Lee I V is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.

Three
vs
Lee I V

185 cm
18
184 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

186 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick

BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Project Three!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Lee I V!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee I V moves into range and clinches up with Three.
Three blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but Three blocks with his arms.
Three tries to break the clinch but Lee I V is controlling the position.
Lee I V misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Three.
Lee I V trying to land knees to the body.
Three wants to stall.
Three is trying to force a seperation but Lee I V has the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three wants to break free but Lee I V has control.
Lee I V looking to throw knees to the head but Three is blocking nicely.
Three wants to break free but Lee I V has control.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee I V trying to land knees to the body.
Three avoiding damage as Lee I V throws knees to the body.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.
Lee I V scores with a knee to the head.

It looks like Project Three has been cut.
Three tries to break the clinch but Lee I V is controlling the position.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Three wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Three is trying to break the clinch but Lee I V is controlling him.
Three has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee I V misses with a knee strike.
Lee I V with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee I V has Three pressed against the cage, preventing Three from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee I V missing with knees to the body.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Three working hard to break the clinch.
Lee I V connects with a nasty looking knee right to Three's face.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee I V tries to land knees in the clinch but Three avoids the damage to the body.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Three avoids it.

Three breaks the clinch.
Lee I V is looking to take this fight into the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee I V tries to clinch up but Three circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee I V takes one to the side of the head.
Three connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee I V. Lee I V circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

It looks like Jackie Lee I V has been cut.
Three scores with a jab to the head.

Lee I V closes the distance and pushes Three back into the cage.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but Three blocks it.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee I V using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Three has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Three looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee I V missing with knees to the body.
Lee I V throws a knee to the head but misses.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee I V with an attempt at a knee that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee I V is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Three is defending well for now.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee I V throws a knee to the head but misses.
Three wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee I V won't allow it.
Lee I V lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Three tries to stall but Lee I V uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Three is trying to break the clinch but Lee I V is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee I V is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Three is defending well for now.
Three is trying to break free.
Lee I V lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Lee I V dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Three's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

A bone on bone clash there as Lee I V blocks the leg kick.
Three throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

Lee I V clinches with his opponent.
Lee I V using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've been informed that Lee I V has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Knees to the body from Lee I V.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Three wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee I V won't allow it.
Lee I V with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Three managing to block the knees to the body from Lee I V.
Lee I V has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee I V has Three pressed against the cage, preventing Three from circling away and getting back to striking at range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee I V prevents Three from breaking the clinch.
Lee I V has Three pressed against the cage, preventing Three from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee I V with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Three is trying to force a seperation but Lee I V has the dominant position.
Lee I V keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Three's efforts to push away.
Three is trying to force a seperation but Lee I V has the dominant position.
Three avoiding damage as Lee I V throws knees to the body.
Lee I V using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Three has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.

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.
Three tries to break free but Lee I V pushes him back against the cage.
Three takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee I V with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee I V crunches a lovely knee into Three's ribcage.
Lee I V missing with knees to the body.
Lee I V throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Three blocks it with crossed arms.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Three letting Lee I V take a breather here.
Lee I V has Three pressed against the cage, preventing Three from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but Three blocks with his arms.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Three has had enough of the clinch but Lee I V keeps him there for the moment.
Jackie Lee I V seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Lee I V trying to land knees to the body.
Three is trying to break the clinch but Lee I V has him pressed against the cage.
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Three prevents a takedown attempt there.
Three has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee I V tries to land knees in the clinch but Three avoids the damage to the body.
Three tries to circle away but Lee I V has him pinned against the cage.
Lee I V with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Three has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.

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.
Lee I V with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee I V has Three pressed against the cage, preventing Three from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee I V keeps control of Three as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lee I V lands a knee to the head.
Three looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Three wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Three avoids it.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee I V tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Three wants to break free but Lee I V has control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackie Lee I V showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Three fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.

Lee I V moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee I V is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Three is defending well for now.
Lee I V keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Three's efforts to push away.
Three managing to block the knees to the body from Lee I V.
Lee I V drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee I V keeps control of Three as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee I V with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee I V misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Three.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee I V using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Three has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Three avoiding damage as Lee I V throws knees to the body.
Three avoiding damage.
Three taking a breather.
Three working hard to break the clinch.
Lee I V tries to land a knee to the head but Three blocks with his arms.
Lee I V prevents Three from breaking the clinch.
Lee I V trying to land knees to the body.
Three is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee I V has double underhooks.

Three breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Three tries to land a front kick but Lee I V steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Project Three has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Three scores with a nice right hand.
Three lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee I V takes one to the chin there.
That kick from Three tenderised Lee I V's leg. Lee I V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Three throws a wild body kick that Lee I V sees coming a mile off.
Three sets himself, and Lee I V steps forward looking for the clinch! Three avoids it this time.
Lee I V is looking to clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Three.

Lee I V closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee I V with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Three breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee I V tries to clinch up.
As Lee I V looks to move away, Three throws a big counter combo but Lee I V just gets out of the way.
Lee I V moves in looking to clinch but Three pushes him off.
Three moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee I V takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Three paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Three circles away from the clinch attempt
and Three counters with a straight right hand.
Three shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee I V eats them both and turns towards Three to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.

Lee I V is rocked!
Three lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lee I V will feel that in the morning.
Jackie Lee I V is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

Lee I V rushes Three and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee I V with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Three tries to break the clinch but Lee I V is controlling the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Three is trying to push Lee I V away but Lee I V has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Three wants to break free but Lee I V has control.
Three has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee I V using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee I V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Three on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Project Three showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee I V has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackie Lee I V!