PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Lee (ranked 5840 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohammed Ali Aziz (ranked 5915 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.

Lee
vs
Ali Aziz

180 cm
18
145 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

177 cm
25
156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Intelligent

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 The Island, Samuel Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mohammed Ali Aziz!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Ali Aziz.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali Aziz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee throws a head kick that Ali Aziz semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ali Aziz avoids the head kick by Lee.
And Ali Aziz tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ali Aziz with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ali Aziz.
Samuel Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Ali Aziz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali Aziz tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Ali Aziz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ali Aziz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali Aziz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ali Aziz, as that shot connected.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ali Aziz is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali Aziz.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Ali Aziz moved away.
Ali Aziz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Ali Aziz rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Ali Aziz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ali Aziz tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ali Aziz tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Ali Aziz blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Ali Aziz counters with a right hand to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali Aziz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Mohammed Ali Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Ali Aziz moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Ali Aziz backpedaling.

Ali Aziz looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Lee!
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Ali Aziz controlling from side mount.
Lee pushes Ali Aziz away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Ali Aziz gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee stops Ali Aziz from passing to mount.
Ali Aziz taking a breather here.
Lee dodges the ground and pound from Ali Aziz.
Ali Aziz taking a breather here.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali Aziz.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Ali Aziz scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ali Aziz moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Ali Aziz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ali Aziz off to one side.
Ali Aziz swinging wildly here.
Ali Aziz scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ali Aziz tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Ali Aziz ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Samuel Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Ali Aziz.
Lee throws a head kick but Ali Aziz moves out of range.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ali Aziz fails with the takedown.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee tries to clinch but Ali Aziz moves out of range.
Ali Aziz darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Ali Aziz into the cage.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Ali Aziz shoots in.
Ali Aziz is breathing heavily.
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ali Aziz defends it nicely.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ali Aziz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali Aziz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ali Aziz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Ali Aziz sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck for Ali Aziz with that takedown attempt.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ali Aziz lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee misses with the combination.
Ali Aziz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a one-two to the body.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Aziz tries to clinch up.
Ali Aziz blocks a head kick by Lee.
Ali Aziz stuffs the takedown.
Despite the aggression on Ali Aziz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Ali Aziz.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Despite the aggression on Ali Aziz's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Samuel Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali Aziz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ali Aziz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Lee.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali Aziz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Ali Aziz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ali Aziz jumps guard but Lee stands there with Ali Aziz around his waist. Ali Aziz gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ali Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ali Aziz tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Samuel Lee 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 throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali Aziz misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Ali Aziz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up but Ali Aziz circles away and keeps his distance.
Ali Aziz takes a kick to the side of the head.
Ali Aziz shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Ali Aziz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee sets himself, and Ali Aziz steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Ali Aziz tries to counter by closing the distance.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee has closed the distance and engaged Ali Aziz in a clinch.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ali Aziz smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ali Aziz shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Samuel Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohammed Ali Aziz.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Ali Aziz wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Ali Aziz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.

Ali Aziz moves into the clinch.
Ali Aziz is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Ali Aziz into the cage.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ali Aziz can do to turn this around?
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Ali Aziz keeps him there for the moment.

Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ali Aziz or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ali Aziz darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Ali Aziz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ali Aziz fails with a takedown attempt.
Danga de danga de dang - Ali Aziz scores with a four punch combination!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali Aziz takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Ali Aziz darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Ali Aziz into the cage.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Ali Aziz sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Ali Aziz gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee tries to clinch

so Ali Aziz counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.

Lee kicks Ali Aziz off and gets to his feet.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ali Aziz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Ali Aziz's leg but Ali Aziz calmly moves out of range.
Ali Aziz throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Ali Aziz slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Ali Aziz shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Lee!