PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otto McBean (ranked 340 p4p, 871 weight class) and Zombie Lee (ranked 18 p4p, 45 weight class). This should be a great matchup!

McBean
vs
Lee

150 cm
22
135
9 - 2 - 0

165 cm
22
135
8 - 3 - 0

Abu Dhabi Champ
Basic striking
Very quick

BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

Vegan Gains
Urban Fighter

Warrior Fight Store

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Otto McBean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zombie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from McBean.
Zombie Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee missing with a left hand there. McBean was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McBean.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by McBean.
McBean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.

McBean closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent McBean getting side control.

McBean seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McBean is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but McBean postures up.
McBean wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
McBean trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.

McBean drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and McBean jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
McBean stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.
McBean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
McBean shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
McBean slips under a jab.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at McBean's ribcage but misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.

McBean shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. McBean showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McBean. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
McBean is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.

McBean is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee tries to roll over but McBean keeps him under control.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is not content to let McBean control the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.

Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McBean slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McBean is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
McBean gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but McBean ducks down to avoid it.
McBean tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Zombie Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables McBean to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
McBean pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
McBean controlling the pace.
McBean wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.

That's one minute gone in the round.

McBean is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

McBean is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.

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

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.

McBean is looking for a kimura here.

McBean is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.

Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by McBean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
McBean shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McBean staying out of range there.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.

McBean shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

McBean has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into McBean's guard.

McBean keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.

McBean looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!

McBean working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Zombie Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Lee misses with a straight right.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.

Lee tries to sprawl but McBean drives through with a takedown into half guard.

McBean is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. McBean eventually gives up the hold.

McBean seems to be looking for submissions.

That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as McBean sits in half guard.

McBean looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
McBean is controlling the pace.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.

McBean is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.

McBean is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McBean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.

The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee misses with a hook. McBean ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.

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.

McBean drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
McBean being controlled here momentarily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McBean from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Otto McBean clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.

McBean shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
McBean uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McBean momentarily.

It looks like Otto McBean has been cut.
McBean uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
McBean tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McBean somewhat.
McBean staying out of range there.
McBean seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.

McBean manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
McBean trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McBean trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's one minute gone in the round.
McBean wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to control the position.

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

Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McBean is keeping the position for now.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but McBean is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
McBean keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
McBean is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McBean.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McBean on the side of the head.
McBean dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
McBean jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. McBean gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A punch lands to the side of McBean 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Otto McBean is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends McBean's belly button to the back.
McBean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
McBean fails to land the takedown.
Lee tests McBean's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McBean fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
McBean is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
A jab from Lee misses.
McBean shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but McBean is just out of range.
Zombie Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.

McBean drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.

McBean thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zombie Lee dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Otto McBean's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
McBean is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on McBean's shoulder, as McBean tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by McBean.
McBean ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a hook but McBean blocks it.
McBean ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as McBean shoots in.
McBean will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee lands with a hook. McBean tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McBean moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McBean is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otto McBean. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but McBean avoids the punch easily.
McBean fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
McBean fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but McBean slips the punch.

McBean gets a takedown into half guard.

McBean seems to be looking for submissions.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee moves into full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

McBean 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 McBean has Lee in his guard.

Lee wants to control from the top but McBean keeps moving.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McBean keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.

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

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McBean swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.

The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Otto McBean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McBean moves away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee throws a hook but McBean avoids it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McBean looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces McBean off the cage and back into range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zombie Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 46:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zombie Lee!
Zombie Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
Zombie Lee decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.