PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Mango (ranked 5399 p4p, 5561 weight class) and Nyoman Sudarta Lee (ranked 531 p4p, 544 weight class). Nyoman Sudarta Lee looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!

Mango
vs
Sudarta Lee

196 cm
20
270
0 - 0 - 0

210 cm
18
240
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight 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, George Mango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Nyoman Sudarta Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mango fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Mango fails with the takedown

and Sudarta Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Sudarta Lee.
Mango is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sudarta Lee to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Mango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mango tries to pull guard but Sudarta Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.

Sudarta Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Mango uses from the top position.

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

We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sudarta Lee stops Mango from standing up.
Mango might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango is adopting a defensive guard.
Mango punching from the bottom - just letting Sudarta Lee know he's still in a fight.
Mango striking off his back, scoring a few points.

Mango is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mango trying to keep a closed guard but Sudarta Lee is proving a slippery customer.

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.
Sudarta Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Mango looking to control.
Sudarta Lee is pushing down on Mango's leg trying to pass to half guard. Mango is fighting to maintain full guard but Sudarta Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.

Mango actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mango wants to improve his position but Sudarta Lee is controlling well.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mango wants to control but Sudarta Lee passes into side.
Mango is trying to improve his position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.

Sudarta Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.

Sudarta Lee scores with a takedown into Mango's guard.
Sudarta Lee looks winded!
Sudarta Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Mango wants to sweep here but Sudarta Lee controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mango trying to keep a closed guard but Sudarta Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Sudarta Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Nyoman Sudarta Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Mango manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sudarta Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Sudarta Lee's guard now, I'm sure.

Sudarta Lee has his feet on Mango's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
George Mango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Mango closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.

Sudarta Lee explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
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!
Mango goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

It looks like Nyoman Sudarta Lee has been cut.
Mango closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sudarta Lee circles away.
Sudarta Lee drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Mango defends it well.

Mango gets a clinch.

Sudarta Lee breaks the clinch.
Mango lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sudarta Lee is breathing heavily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sudarta Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Mango.

Sudarta Lee is rocked!
Mango tries to clinch up but Sudarta Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Sudarta Lee keeps the fight on the outside.

Mango looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sudarta Lee!

Sudarta Lee bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Mango scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Sudarta Lee. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudarta Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Sudarta Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sudarta Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mango wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mango is looking to take a break and control but Sudarta Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Mango decides to take the fight back to the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Mango looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sudarta Lee!

Mango is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sudarta Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mango trying to control the position but Sudarta Lee is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Mango looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.

Mango is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Sudarta Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mango is looking to take a break and control but Sudarta Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that George Mango will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nyoman Sudarta Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Mango defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sudarta Lee.
Mango wants to clinch.
And Sudarta Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Mango pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Mango tries to close the distance and clinch but Sudarta Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mango shoots and misses

and Sudarta Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Mango is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sudarta Lee is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mango is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Mango jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sudarta Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Mango gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
George Mango is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sudarta Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mango throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sudarta Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mango dives in for a single leg takedown but Sudarta Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for George Mango. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sudarta Lee stops a takedown attempt from Mango.
Mango is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sudarta Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Mango is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sudarta Lee is defending well.

Sudarta Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mango regains guard immediately.

Sudarta Lee gets to his feet - Mango follows without any prompting.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sudarta Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mango misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sudarta Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Mango bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Sudarta Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mango misses with a takedown

and Sudarta Lee counters with a shoot takedown. Mango fights it but they end up in guard.
Mango wants to get back to his feet but Sudarta Lee passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Mango is trying to stand back up but Sudarta Lee is controlling him

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sudarta Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Mango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sudarta Lee tries to stand and escape but Mango is controlling the position.
Mango is pressing down on Sudarta Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.

Sudarta Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Mango bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Sudarta Lee's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sudarta Lee keeping moving, preventing Mango from controlling successfully.
Mango tries to free his leg and advance position but Sudarta Lee is retaining full guard.
Mango wants to control from the top but Sudarta Lee keeps moving.
Sudarta Lee wants to stand but Mango is controlling the position.

Mango stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sudarta Lee shoots in for a takedown but Mango shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nyoman Sudarta Lee.
I think Sudarta Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 29:29
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nyoman Sudarta Lee!