PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yung Lee (ranked 5238 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sigurd Hring (ranked 5277 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Lee
vs
Hring

182 cm
25
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

175 cm
25
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Brawler
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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yung Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Hring!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a jab when Hring was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.

Lee gets caught napping as Hring dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Hring really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hring is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Hring wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hring is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hring doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hring manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Hring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

Lee has his foot on Hring's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hring works his way back into a safe position though.
Hring must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hring wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hring engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee wants to sweep here but Hring controlling him for the moment.
Hring looking to control the position here, rather than advance.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Hring defends easily.
Hring trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hring stops Lee from standing up.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hring is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hring from controlling successfully.

Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hring defends it easily.
Hring stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hring asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hring's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hring throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee trying to control here.
Hring takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Hring seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hring looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is not content to let Hring control the position.
Hring keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lee scores with a hook.
Hring 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nice body punch from Lee.
Hring looks winded!
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Hring ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Sigurd Hring seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hring's head.
A head kick misses from Hring.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee cracks Hring with a good jab.
Hring tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hring.
Lee scores with the left hand. Hring knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee scores with a hook.
Yung Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Hring goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!

Hring shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hring is breathing heavily.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hring is aware though and is defending well.

Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

Lee working for a triangle but Hring defends it easily.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Hring advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee is looking to control Hring's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Hring is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee gets back to full guard.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hring can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hring trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.

Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.

Hring avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Hring pushes his legs off easily.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hring gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hring is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hring trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yung Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!

Hring ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.

Excellent takedown into side control there by Hring.
Hring tries to advance to mount but can't.
Hring is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control Hring's posture but Hring avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yung Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hring tries to advance to mount but can't.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Hring is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hring takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hring sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Hring keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Hring perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hring is controlling the pace.
Hring wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

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.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Hring is very close to passing his half guard.
Hring wants to stand up but Lee has a hold of him and won't allow it.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee lands with a right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Hring on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hring takes one to the chin there.
Hring gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hring tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Hring has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hring's head.
Lee scores with a jab.
Hring tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.

Hring is rocked!
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hring's shoulder, as Hring tries to avoid the shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hring can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hring moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hring is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Hring seems to have recovered his senses.
Hring is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Hring moves out of range of the strikes.

Lee lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hring sprawling to the canvas. Lee follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hring hang on?
Hring wants to get back to full guard.

Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hring sees it coming and defends easily.
Sigurd Hring has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee trying to control the action but Hring is working from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yung Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight for Yung Lee!
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight for Yung Lee!
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight for Yung Lee!

Yung Lee wins by unanimous decision!