PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 4964 p4p, 4712 weight class) and ra gg (ranked 0 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
gg

165 cm
25
145
0 - 0 - 0

185 cm
25
180
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Solid chin

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, ra gg!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but gg sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little jabbing left from gg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee tries for a takedown but gg sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a wild body kick that gg sees coming a mile off.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
gg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
gg feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but gg bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
gg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
gg displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee shoots in but gg avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from gg! But no joy.
gg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.

Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee looking for a takedown.
gg has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.

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

Lee gets a clinch.
gg can't get the takedown.
gg changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.

Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gg wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.

gg gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
gg trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing gg from controlling successfully.
gg postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
gg trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
gg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
gg lands a couple of digs.
gg works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee is striking from the bottom but gg uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
gg working the head and body with strikes.
gg working Lee over with strikes.
gg controlling the action here.
gg is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
gg trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to kick gg off but gg keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
gg winds up and cracks Lee with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. gg connects with a nice short shot to Lee's temple.
gg 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
gg is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
gg is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

ra gg dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
And gg tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee goes for a double leg but gg avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as gg continues to drive forward.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts gg as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to clinch up but gg circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
gg keeps the fight on the outside.
gg is looking for the big counter here.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? gg is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, gg circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from gg on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - gg circles away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to clinch but gg is having none of it.
gg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
gg lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee fails to land the takedown.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
gg drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
gg has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
gg tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
gg goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.

gg turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
gg working the ground and pound.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
gg working the ground and pound.
gg in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
gg grinds an elbow into Lee's temple.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.

Lee is rocked!
gg lands a strong strike to the head of Lee. That's dazed him! gg looking to finish here. Lee is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - gg lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). ra gg!