PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Byung Soo Choi (ranked 4084 p4p, 396 weight class) and Colin Lamprey (ranked 3575 p4p, 359 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

Soo Choi
vs
Lamprey

178 cm
25
158 lbs
5 - 8 - 0

176 cm
25
131 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very strong

Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
Powerful

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 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Byung Soo Choi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Colin Lamprey!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Atkins and Colin Fotheringham.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamprey misses with an uppercut.
Lamprey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lamprey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Choi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamprey was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lamprey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choi on the side of the head.
Jab by Lamprey.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!

Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.
Lamprey is stalling here.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice defenses there by Choi.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi throws a right hand that Lamprey ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamprey also avoids with ease.
Lamprey 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.

Lamprey drives through and clinches with Choi against the cage.
Lamprey misses with a knee strike.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.

Lamprey manages to break the clinch.
Choi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lamprey is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
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!
Lamprey scores with a nice head shot.
Lamprey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Choi looks to land a combination but Lamprey avoids it well.

Lamprey forces Choi back against the cage and clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Lamprey.

Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey blocks a head kick by Choi.
A lazy left from Lamprey finds it's target.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
Lamprey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Choi manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Choi.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamprey, as that shot connected.
Jab from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
Choi is looking for a counter combo.

Lamprey clinches with his opponent.
A right hook to the body lands for Lamprey.

Lamprey manages to break the clinch.

Choi tries to keep at a distance but Lamprey has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamprey is struggling to control the position.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lamprey has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamprey stalling in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lamprey.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey is controlling him.

Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big left from Lamprey misses.

Choi gets tackled into the cage by Lamprey. Lamprey maintains the clinch.
Lamprey content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Choi tries to break free but Lamprey pushes him back against the cage.
Choi is trying to break free.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamprey avoiding damage.
Lamprey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choi's efforts to push away.

Lamprey breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Choi.

Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.

Lamprey breaks from the clinch.

Lamprey clinches.

Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choi sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Lamprey avoids the head kick by Choi.
No joy there for Choi, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Choi throws a head kick but Lamprey moves out of range.
Choi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lamprey finds it's way round the side to connect with Choi's head.
A punch combination from Lamprey misses.
Choi throws a counter high kick but Lamprey was just alert enough to avoid it.
Choi misses with a series of wild punches.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lamprey.
Lamprey misses with a looping right.
Lamprey walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Choi checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Byung Soo Choi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lamprey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Choi went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamprey throws a shot to the body.
Choi moves forwards but Lamprey connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
A combination from Lamprey does no damage.
Lamprey lands a head shot.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.

Lamprey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.

Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

Lamprey has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Choi wants to break free but Lamprey has control.

Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamprey throws out a loose jab but Choi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamprey avoids the head kick by Choi.
Choi checks a low kick from Lamprey.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.
Lamprey throws a series of punches but Choi moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamprey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Choi doesn't seem bothered though.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lamprey scores with a nice right hand.

Lamprey has managed to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamprey throws out a counter right but Choi avoids it with no problem.

The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lamprey's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lamprey pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lamprey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choi's efforts to push away.

Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lamprey throws a low kick but Choi avoids it.
Choi blocks a jab.
Lamprey digs a good body shot into Choi's ribs.

Lamprey takes the fight into the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Choi being controlled against the cage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamprey leaning against his opponent.
Lamprey just leaning against Choi, taking a breather.
Lamprey continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Lamprey manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Choi throws a jab when Lamprey was well out of range.
Choi tries to bum rush Lamprey with a series of wild strikes but Lamprey uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamprey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lamprey lands a body shot.

Lamprey closes the distance and clinches.
A bit of stalling here from Lamprey.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lamprey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Lamprey dips to his left and cracks Choi with an uppercut!

Lamprey has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamprey stalling the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.

Lamprey has managed to clinch.
Colin Lamprey seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lamprey.

Lamprey breaks the clinch.
Byung Soo Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Choi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lamprey.
Lamprey blocks a head kick by Choi.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lamprey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lamprey misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Lamprey. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Choi misses.

Lamprey takes the fight into the clinch.

Lamprey breaks from the clinch.
Lamprey avoids the head kick by Choi.
Lamprey looks to score with a jab to the body but Choi is just out of range.
Choi thinks about countering with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamprey. Choi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamprey misses with a body shot.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Choi.
Lamprey just misses with a punch to the body.

Lamprey clinches up with Choi and pushes him back against the cage.
Choi tries to circle away but Lamprey has him pinned against the cage.

Lamprey breaks from the clinch.

Lamprey has Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Lamprey pressing his opponent against the cage.

Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lamprey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamprey digs a good hook to Choi's body.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamprey feints a jab promting Choi to slip. Lamprey then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Choi slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lamprey tries to bum rush Choi with a series of wild strikes but Choi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick misses from Choi.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi slips under a jab from Lamprey.
Lamprey dodges the punch combination from Choi.
Lamprey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choi on the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choi throws a head kick but Lamprey moves out of range.

Lamprey closes the distance and clinches.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Colin Lamprey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Choi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lamprey throws a hook to the side of Choi's head but Choi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lamprey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Choi.
Lamprey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamprey misses with a wild combination.
Choi throws a looping overhand right but Lamprey ducks down to avoid it.
Lamprey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lamprey swings for the body but Choi moves out of range.
Choi misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Colin Lamprey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Choi's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Lamprey throws a hook but Choi blocks it.
Lamprey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Choi on the side of the head.
Choi throws a sloppy head kick and Lamprey moves out of range easily.
Lamprey misses with a wild combination.
Choi slips a straight right by Lamprey.

Lamprey closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.

Lamprey has taken the fight to the clinch.

Lamprey manages to break the clinch.

Lamprey clinches with his opponent.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lamprey lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamprey misses with a knee strike.

Lamprey pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lamprey throws a body punch but Choi moves out of range.
Lamprey loads up on a big right hand but Choi slips the punch.
Lamprey goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lamprey.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Choi blocks a jab.
Lamprey has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lamprey thuds his right hand into Choi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Lamprey.
Lamprey just misses with a punch to the body.

Lamprey closes the distance and pushes Choi back into the cage.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Choi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lamprey digs a good body shot into Choi's ribs.
Lamprey throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.
A combination from Lamprey does no damage.

Lamprey takes the fight into the clinch.
Lamprey is stalling here.
Choi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lamprey taking a breather.

Lamprey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Colin Lamprey is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Lamprey jabs at Choi's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot to the liver by Lamprey. Beautiful body shot.
Lamprey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Choi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Choi walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.

Lamprey moves into the clinch.
Lamprey keeps control of Choi as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Choi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamprey has double underhooks.
Lamprey has Choi pressed against the cage.
Choi is trying to force a seperation but Lamprey has the dominant position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamprey displaying some good clinch control by pressing Choi up against the cage.

Lamprey manages to break the clinch.
Lamprey motions for Choi to come forward. Lamprey throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lamprey takes a swing at Choi's ribcage but misses.
Choi throws a head kick that misses.
Lamprey throws the left hand but Choi avoids the punch easily.

Lamprey has closed the distance and engaged Choi in a clinch.
Lamprey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Choi's efforts to push away.
Lamprey has Choi pushed against the cage.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey is controlling him.

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

Lamprey moves into the clinch successfully.

Lamprey's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.

Lamprey fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Choi, pushing him back against the cage.
Choi is looking to break free of the clinch but Lamprey has double underhooks.
Choi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Choi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Choi wants to get back to striking at distance but Lamprey won't allow it.
Choi is trying to break the clinch but Lamprey has him pressed against the cage.
Byung Soo Choi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

Lamprey escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.

And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Lamprey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lamprey has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Lamprey!