PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bob Accounting (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Accounting comes to the cage accompanied by The Macarana. Lee has chosen Enter the Dragon as his entrance music. Bruce Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Accounting
vs
Lee

225 cm
19
150 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

171 cm
18
156 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Powerful

Renegade Extreme Fightwear
BioPharm Nutrition

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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Accounting!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Accounting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Accounting tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
No luck for Accounting with that takedown attempt.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Accounting if he has to take too many more of those.
Accounting shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Accounting. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Lee connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Accounting to the floor! Lee dives in looking for the finish!

Accounting is rocked!

It looks like Bob Accounting has been cut.
Accounting gets back to full guard.
Oh Accounting is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Accounting looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.

Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Accounting seems to have got his legs back now.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Accounting does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Accounting is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead.
Accounting is desperately trying to get back to half guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Accounting is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee stalling.
Accounting tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Accounting flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee is pressing down on Accounting's thigh, looking to free his foot. Accounting is holding on for now.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Accounting bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Accounting stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Accountingis looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Accounting is retaining full guard.
Lee won't allow Accounting to sweep him here.

Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Accounting, up you get!
Lee takes a swing at Accounting's ribcage but misses.
Horrible takedown by Accounting or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Accounting is breathing heavily.
Accounting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.

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.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.
Accounting fails to land the takedown.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Accounting. That did some damage!
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Accounting's front leg but catches the back leg as Accounting tries to avoid it.
Lee pushes Accounting away with a front kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Accounting sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Accounting on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Accounting really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Accounting shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee digs a good hook to Accounting's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee.
Accounting will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee connects with a high kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bob Accounting's cut.
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.

Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Accounting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Accounting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Accounting takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Accounting. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Accounting is just out of range.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Accounting shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Accounting throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Accounting's head back.
Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Accounting's side.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Lee throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Accounting.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Accounting avoids the head kick by Lee.
Accounting stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee is looking to slow Accounting down with leg kicks.
Accounting shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Accounting. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Accounting shoots in.
Lee lands a with a good body shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Accounting tries a head kick but it misses.
Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Accounting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Accounting pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Accounting rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee lands a front kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Accounting fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Accounting shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Accounting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Accounting. That did some damage!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee scores with a push kick.
Accounting shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Accounting's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Accounting takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Accounting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Accounting misses with a low kick.
Lee lands a nice looking kick to the body. Accounting takes a step back to recover.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Accounting tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Accounting. That did some damage!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Accounting. Accounting gets slowly back to his feet.
Accounting takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Accounting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Accounting blocks a head kick by Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Accounting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Accounting takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Accounting shrugs it off though.
Accounting blocks a head kick by Lee.
No luck for Accounting with that takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
No luck for Accounting with that takedown attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws a lazy head kick

and Accounting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Accounting takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Accounting prevents Lee from improving his position.
Accounting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bob Accounting's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!

Accounting shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Accounting fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Accounting takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee pushes Accounting away with a front kick.
Lee lands a head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Accounting takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Accounting shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Accounting throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a head kick that Accounting semi-blocks.
Accounting blocks a head kick by Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Accounting slips under a jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Accounting looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bob Accounting. That's going to take a lot out of him.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Accounting throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Accounting in the body.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Accounting closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Accounting shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Accounting keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Accounting tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Accounting shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Accounting's head but Accounting sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a head kick but Accounting moves out of range.
Bob Accounting has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Accounting shoots in.
Accounting fails with the takedown.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Accounting throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Accounting on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Accounting steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.

Accounting gets a clinch.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Accounting trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Accounting won't allow it.
Accounting tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.

Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Accounting blocks a head kick by Lee.
Accounting tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Accounting shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Accounting.
Accounting shoots in but no luck this time.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Accounting.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Accounting on that attempt.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Accounting throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Accounting off to one side.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands a body shot.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Accounting.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Accounting fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
A head kick from Lee lands but Accounting takes it in his stride.
Accounting looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Accounting is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee misses the body punch

and Accounting counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Accounting thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.

Accounting seems to be looking for submissions.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Accounting with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee has control of Accounting's left arm, preventing Accounting from doing any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!