PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Spiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Struthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spiller comes to the cage accompanied by I know you want me. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Spiller
vs
Struthers

180 cm
27
159 lbs
22 - 12 - 3

186 cm
31
169 lbs
14 - 10 - 0

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World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank

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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 22 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Brandon Spiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Struthers!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spiller tries to clinch up.
Struthers turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Struthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice body kick there by Spiller.
Struthers fails to land with a series of punches.
Struthers slips a straight right by Spiller.

Struthers gets a takedown into half guard.
Struthers is looking to take a break and control but Spiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spiller wants to control but Struthers is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Spiller is trying to get back to full guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Spiller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Struthers is working away from the top position though.

The ref stands the fighters back up because Brandon Spiller just wasn't active enough.
Struthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struthers swats away the attempt to clinch by Spiller.
Nice sprawl there from Spiller as Struthers shoots in.
Spiller misses with a looping right.
Struthers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Struthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Struthers moves away from the strike by Spiller.
Struthers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struthers misses with a straight left.
Spiller feints and then cracks Struthers's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Struthers down.
Struthers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee Struthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spiller tries to clinch up but Struthers circles away and keeps his distance.
Struthers walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spiller.
Spiller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Strutherss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller tries to clinch up but Struthers circles away and keeps his distance.
Struthers ducks right into an uppercut from Spiller.
Spiller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Struthers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spiller.
Spiller cracks Struthers with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandon Spiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Spiller there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The fighters circling - Spiller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Struthers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Spiller as he avoids it easily.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Struthers.
Struthers looks to land a right hand but Spiller moved out of range.
Spiller takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spiller misses with a looping left.

Struthers shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Struthers was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Spiller working to try and regain half guard.
Struthers working the ground and pound effectively.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spiller sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Struthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spiller defending well though.
Struthers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Spiller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Struthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struthers is just content to waste time from the top position. Spiller takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spiller preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Struthers preventing the sweep.
Struthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spiller is trying to control the position but Struthers postures up.
Struthers postures up in Spiller's guard and throws a big left but Spiller blocks it.
Struthers wants to control from the top but Spiller keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Struthers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spiller is keeping the position for now.
Struthers wanted to stand there but Spiller had control of the position.
Struthers stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spiller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Lee Struthers wasn't active enough on the ground.
Spiller thumps Struthers with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lee Struthers will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!

Spiller with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spiller misses with a kick to the body.
Struthers throws a right and a left that Spiller avoids nicely.
Spiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Struthers throws a leg kick which misses Spiller's front leg but catches the back leg as Spiller tries to avoid it.
Struthers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Spiller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Spiller moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Struthers throws a hook but Spiller blocks it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Struthers is defended easily by Spiller.
Struthers feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spillers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Struthers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spiller swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Spiller dodges the punch combination from Struthers.
A combination from Struthers does no damage.

That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Spiller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Struthers doesn't seem phased though.
Nice takedown defense from Spiller. No joy for Struthers on that attempt.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Struthers.
A head kick misses from Spiller.
Struthers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Struthers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Struthers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Struthers takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.

Struthers shoots in and bounces Spiller off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Struthers wanted to stand there but Spiller had control of the position.
Struthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Spiller is retaining full guard.
Struthers stopping the sweep attempt from Spiller.
Struthers controlling from the top position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struthers tries to free his leg and advance position but Spiller is retaining full guard.
Struthers preventing the sweep.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Struthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Spiller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!

The ref stands the fighters back up. Lee Struthers was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Struthers tries to work over Spiller's front leg with a kick but Spiller checks it.
Struthers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Spiller lands with a straight right. Struthers didn't see that one coming.
Spiller connects with a high kick.
Spiller avoids a punch combination nicely.
Struthers misses with a few strikes there.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struthers looks to throw the jab but Spiller is out of range.
Lee Struthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big left from Spiller misses.
Spiller swinging wildly here.
Struthers checks the leg kick nicely there.
Struthers keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

Struthers shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Struthers showed some decent athleticism there.
Struthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spiller defending well though.
Struthers throwing shots but Spiller is blocking nicely.
Struthers is trying to control the action in half guard but Spiller is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Struthers looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Struthers looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Spiller with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Struthers is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Struthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Spiller defending well though.
Struthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Struthers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Spiller is controlling Struthers's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struthers trying to mount his opponent but Spiller defends it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struthers is looking to take a break and control but Spiller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Struthers landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lee Struthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Spiller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!

Spiller looks to land a body kick but Struthers moved away.
Struthers swings for the body but Spiller moves out of range.
Spiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Struthers tries to bum rush Spiller with a series of wild strikes but Spiller uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struthers throws a right and a left that Spiller avoids nicely.
Brandon Spiller is winning the standup battle so far.

Spiller fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Struthers, pushing him back against the cage.
Struthers throws a punch but it's blocked by Spiller.
Spiller avoids a wild elbow strike from Struthers.
Spiller wants to stall.
Spiller wants to get back to striking at distance but Struthers won't allow it.
Struthers is trying to stall.

Struthers breaks the clinch.
Spiller moves out of range of the strikes.
Spiller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Struthers is out of range and Spiller settles back down.
Spiller ducks under a wild hook from Struthers.
Spiller lands with a slapping head kick.
Struthers lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Struthers shoots in and drives through. Spiller sprawls well.
Spiller thows a left - swing and a miss!
Spiller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Struthers on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Struthers avoids the head kick by Spiller.
Spiller looks to land a body kick but Struthers moved away.
Struthers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Struthers blocks a head kick by Spiller.
Struthers throws a solid leg kick but Spiller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Struthers.
Spiller tries to clinch there but Struthers circles away.
No luck for Struthers with that takedown attempt.
Struthers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Struthers misses with an uppercut
and Spiller counters with a flying knee. Nice.

Struthers is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Spiller's half guard.
Struthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Spiller's head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spiller makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Spiller.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Struthers in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Struthers wants to control from the top but Spiller keeps moving.
Struthers stopping the sweep attempt from Spiller.
Struthers is looking to work some ground and pound but Spiller has wrist control.
Spiller trying to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spiller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Spiller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Struthers lands a couple of digs.
Struthers pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spiller is keeping the position for now.
Lee Struthers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Struthers stopping the sweep attempt from Spiller.
Spiller keeping moving, preventing Struthers from controlling successfully.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struthers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Spiller kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Spiller misses with a low kick.
Spiller moves in looking to clinch but Struthers pushes him off.
Struthers closes the distance and clinches up with Spiller, looking for a takedown. Struthers pushes Spiller against the cage but Spiller circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandon Spiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Struthers.
Spiller misses with a straight right.
Brandon Spiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Struthers closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Spiller works over Struthers's head and body with a nice combination.
Spiller tries to clinch but Struthers moves out of range.
Struthers lands with a right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spiller wants to clinch up but Struthers keeps it at a distance.
Spiller looks to land a combination but Struthers avoids it well.
Spiller misses with a looping left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Struthers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Spiller makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Struthers really felt that one!
Jab from Spiller.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Struthers.
I've got Struthers 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Lee Struthers!
A very excited looking Lee Struthers made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.