PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Phoenix Templar (ranked 7852 p4p, 539 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 5446 p4p, 449 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Lee's choice of entrance music: Shoots and Ladders. Lewis Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Phoenix Templar's chin.

Templar
vs
Lee

173 cm
32
167 lbs
14 - 16 - 1

162 cm
41
162 lbs
27 - 14 - 2

Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoenix Templar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dmitry Maklakov, Vladimir Khabensky and Valeri Chadov.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Templar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Templar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Templar misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Templar 's knee.
Lee jabs Templar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Templar scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Templar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Templar darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Templar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Templar is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to clinch
and Templar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee tries to work over Templar's front leg with a kick but Templar checks it.
Templar lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Templar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee blocks a jab.

Templar clinches.
Templar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.

Templar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to stand but Templar is controlling the position.

Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard.

Templar has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.

Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix Templar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Templar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Templar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee works Templar's body with a nice hook.
Lee slips a straight right by Templar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to move into range but Templar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Lee takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar lands a jab.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Templar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Templar's knee but Templar avoids it well.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
Templar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Lee gets a clinch.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Templar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templar's elbow.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Templar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Templar wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Templar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Templar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!

Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a double jab
and Templar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templar throws out the jab.

Templar moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Templar is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Templar has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Templar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Templar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar blocks a body shot from Lee.
Templar wants a takedown.
Lewis Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Templar's head.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Templar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.

Templar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with some punches.
Oh Templar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee pushes Templar against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Templar goes down! Templar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.