PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jkh Jkh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Lester (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bryan Lester acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Jkh
vs
Lester

225 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 2 - 0

182 cm
25
155 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick

BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jkh Jkh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bryan Lester!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lester gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lester is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jkh pulls him back up using the underhooks.

Lester breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jkh throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lester.

Lester looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lester thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jkh's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lester is controlling the pace.

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

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester not doing much here.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lester missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lester controlling the action here.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bryan Lester.
Lester throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester misses with a wild combination.

Lester gets a clinch.
Jkh wants to break free but Lester has control.

Lester escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jkh slaps away a takedown attempt from Lester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lester tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jkh falls off balance throwing a combination

and Lester counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jkh!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lester throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Jkh because Lester loaded up on that one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jkh trying desperately to get to his feet.
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!
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lester thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Lester dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lester tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jkh swivels and escapes.
Jkh misses with a double jab.

Lester dives in and scores a takedown into Jkh's guard.
Lester passes into half guard.
Lester moves into full mount! Jkh won't be happy about that!
Lester tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Jkh is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Jkh is in a horrible position here. Lester smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jkh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lester on the ground.
Lester forces the positional change into back control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lester is riding his opponent, not letting Jkh buck him off.
Lester somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lester controlling the positon.
Jkh covering up well under a series of strikes from Lester.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lester looking to break Jkh's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Jkh remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Lester will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Lester misses with punches from the back.
Lester just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bryan Lester showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!

Lester shoots in but Jkh avoids the takedown attempt easily.

A momentary lapse in concentration from Jkh enables Lester to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Jkh manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.

Jkh is working an open guard so Lester takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Danga de danga de dang - Jkh scores with a four punch combination!
Lester throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jkh on the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lester looks for a takedown but Jkh sprawls well.

Lester shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jkh napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Jkh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jkh is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Lester has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jkh is letting Lester control him for a moment.
Jkh Jkh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Bryan Lester hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Jkh rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lester moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jkh falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lester counters with a series of strikes. Jkh will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jkh slaps away a takedown attempt from Lester, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jkh Jkh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bryan Lester.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lester shoots in for a double leg but Jkh sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jkh throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester shoots in but no luck this time.
Bryan Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

Jkh gets tackled into the cage by Lester. Lester maintains the clinch.
Lester stalls.
Jkh working hard to break the clinch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jkh wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lester tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jkh is looking to break free of the clinch but Lester has double underhooks.
Lester tries to score a body lock takedown but Jkh shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lester is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jkh gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lester keeps control of Jkh as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.

Lester pulls guard effortlessly.
Jkh wants to stand but Lester is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lester controls Jkh momentarily but Jkh frees himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

Lester uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Bryan Lester is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A combination from Jkh does no damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bryan Lester comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lester has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bryan Lester!