PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Orvar Saefstrom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!

Saefstrom
vs
Lee

174 cm
19
158 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

175 cm
22
160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Big heart

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Solid chin

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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Orvar Saefstrom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are Anni Minnemäki, Tarja Halkonen and Marco Blurström.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saefstrom throws a big shot that misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Saefstrom shows good takedown defense.
Saefstrom throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

Lee gets a takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Saefstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Saefstrom defends it.
Saefstrom is not content to let Lee control the position.

Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to take a breather but Saefstrom is having none of it.
Lee is looking to stall here but Saefstrom recovers full guard.
Lee pushing down on Saefstrom's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Saefstrom gets back to full guard.

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.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Saefstrom keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jason Lee.
Saefstrom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orvar Saefstrom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saefstrom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Saefstrom.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saefstrom swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Saefstrom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Saefstrom.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saefstrom is keeping the position for now.
Saefstrom is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee won't allow Saefstrom to sweep him here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Saefstrom defends it.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saefstrom's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jason Lee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Saefstrom throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch combination from Saefstrom misses.
Saefstrom misses with a looping right.
Lee blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Saefstrom.

Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.

Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Saefstrom is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Saefstrom is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Saefstrom wants to get back to his feet.
Lee is stalling here. Saefstrom is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saefstrom has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee manages to get back to half guard.

Saefstrom is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

Saefstrom is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Saefstrom is working away from the top position though.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Saefstrom not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saefstrom throws a strike but Lee avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Saefstrom.

Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saefstrom postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee pulls Saefstrom in close to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Saefstrom tries to pass.
Saefstrom has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Saefstrom cracks Lee with a solid left hand.

Saefstrom is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lee has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Saefstrom is looking to defend but Lee has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Saefstrom! Lee pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Saefstrom taps out and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jason Lee!