PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dez The Psycho Canadian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dez The Psycho Canadian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.

Lee
vs
The Psycho Canadian

180 cm
22
204 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

198 cm
18
205 lbs
1 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Good wrestler
Counter striker
Determined

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dez The Psycho Canadian!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Psycho Canadian.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but The Psycho Canadian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The Psycho Canadian has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The Psycho Canadian shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.

The Psycho Canadian scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

The Psycho Canadian is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee stops The Psycho Canadian from passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The Psycho Canadian controls the position.
Let's hope that The Psycho Canadian has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The Psycho Canadian working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The Psycho Canadian taking a breather here.

The Psycho Canadian tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

The Psycho Canadian has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.

The Psycho Canadian looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The Psycho Canadian seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.

The Psycho Canadian stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
The Psycho Canadian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
The Psycho Canadian is looking to clinch.
The Psycho Canadian shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Psycho Canadian gets slowly back to his feet.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dez The Psycho Canadian.
The Psycho Canadian looks gassed!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt

and The Psycho Canadian counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Lee trying to hold on to The Psycho Canadian's head to control him but The Psycho Canadian postures up.
The Psycho Canadian content to control rather than advance.
Lee could do with loosing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The Psycho Canadian performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Psycho Canadian circles away.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - The Psycho Canadian circles away.

Lee closes the distance and pushes The Psycho Canadian back into the cage.
The Psycho Canadian jumps guard but Lee stands there with The Psycho Canadian around his waist. The Psycho Canadian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Psycho Canadian is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The Psycho Canadian is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into The Psycho Canadian's ribcage.
The Psycho Canadian has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dez The Psycho Canadian.
Lee connects with a nasty looking knee right to The Psycho Canadian's face.
The Psycho Canadian is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now The Psycho Canadian has his back to the cage.
Lee lands a knee to the body.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but The Psycho Canadian has him pressed against the cage.
The Psycho Canadian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The Psycho Canadian is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns The Psycho Canadian into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as The Psycho Canadian takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee is trying to break the clinch but The Psycho Canadian is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The Psycho Canadian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but The Psycho Canadian keeps him there for the moment.
Lee lands a good knee to the midsection. The Psycho Canadian won't want to take too many of those.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The Psycho Canadian 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. The Psycho Canadian gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The Psycho Canadian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch but The Psycho Canadian moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries for a takedown but The Psycho Canadian circles away easily

and The Psycho Canadian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Dez The Psycho Canadian has got the better of the ground game so far.
The Psycho Canadian is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
The Psycho Canadian passes easily into side control. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The Psycho Canadian decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Psycho Canadian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten The Psycho Canadian somewhat.
Lee closes the distance but The Psycho Canadian moves to the side

and The Psycho Canadian counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The Psycho Canadian 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.
Lee keeping moving, preventing The Psycho Canadian from controlling successfully.
The Psycho Canadian pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Dez The Psycho Canadian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee is looking to clinch but The Psycho Canadian is avoiding it.
The Psycho Canadian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head kick by The Psycho Canadian misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but The Psycho Canadian paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The Psycho Canadian swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a leg kick.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says The Psycho Canadian as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Psycho Canadian tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Bruce Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee lands a high kick!
The Psycho Canadian takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The Psycho Canadian takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but The Psycho Canadian circles away.
The Psycho Canadian throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
The Psycho Canadian looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but The Psycho Canadian pushes him off.
Lee connects with a high kick.
The Psycho Canadian is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from The Psycho Canadian.
Bruce Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dez The Psycho Canadian.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but The Psycho Canadian sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.

The Psycho Canadian bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.

The Psycho Canadian decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Psycho Canadian.
The Psycho Canadian takes a kick to the side of the head.
The Psycho Canadian tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The Psycho Canadian tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee shoots and misses

and The Psycho Canadian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Psycho Canadian stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.

Despite being in the dominant position, Dez The Psycho Canadian just isn't active enough and the referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The Psycho Canadian tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by The Psycho Canadian.

The Psycho Canadian closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Dez The Psycho Canadian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The Psycho Canadian wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dez The Psycho Canadian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Psycho Canadian winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dez The Psycho Canadian!