PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stephan Lee (ranked 23855 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boddah Johnson (ranked 4873 p4p, 0 weight class). Boddah Johnson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Lee
vs
Johnson

220 cm
26
194 lbs
0 - 3 - 0

194 cm
24
188 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Very confident

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stephan Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boddah Johnson!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Johnson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Johnson to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee pulls Johnson in close to his closed guard and prevents Johnson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has Johnson pulled in close to control his posture.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is working an open guard so Johnson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.

Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Johnson's guard.
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.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.

Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Johnson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Johnson wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Johnson sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.

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

Johnson wants to hit a switch here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Johnson there!

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.

Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Johnson is in no mood to give up.
Johnson tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Johnson is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Lee gets his way!
Lee trying to control momentarily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but Lee has full control of the position and if anything, Johnson has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Johnson.

Lee looking for the RNC.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Johnson trying to control but not successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Stephan Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Johnson gets the takedown into side control.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Johnson looking to control but instead Lee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Johnson.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Johnson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is wriggling around but Johnson manages to pass to half guard.
Johnson prevents Lee from standing back up.
Johnson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee wants to get back to full guard but Johnson has passed into side control.

Johnson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Johnson wants to stand but Lee is controlling his arm.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.

Johnson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

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 keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee wants to control but Johnson is keeping busy and won't allow it.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a one-two to the body.

Johnson dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boddah Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Johnson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Johnson is now in Lee's guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boddah Johnson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Johnson tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.

Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Lee in his guard.

Johnson is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.

That's two 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.

Johnson isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Johnson on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
You can see the frustration on Johnson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.

Lee is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Johnson has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a sweep.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Johnson tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lee controlling the pace for now.

Lee is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Johnson is surviving well by controlling Lee's body position as best he can.
Johnson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Johnson tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee lands a big elbow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Johnson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Johnson is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Stephan Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28

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