PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eldon Blevins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.

Blevins
vs
Lee

189 cm
24
215 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

187 cm
25
210 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Decent wrestler
Brawler
Cuts easily

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Granite chin

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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Eldon Blevins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Blevins to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Blevins!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blevins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Blevins. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee looking to ground and pound but Blevins is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blevins wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Blevins manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Blevins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Blevins tries to get out of the position.
Blevins wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Blevins wants to get back to his feet.
Blevins wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Blevins is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back!
Blevins gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Blevins struggling to keep hold of the position.
Lee can't escape the position.
Blevins is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins controls the position.
Lee just trying to survive but Blevins is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.

Blevins is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Blevins keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.

Blevins working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blevins is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Blevins keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Lee looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Lee tries to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blevins is punishing Lee with strikes - can he finish him?!
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.

Blevins is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Blevins connects with a big shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
I would not like to be Lee right now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Blevins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldon Blevins dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Blevins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Eldon Blevins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Blevins gets a takedown into half guard.
Blevins not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Blevins controlling the action here.
Eldon Blevins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Blevins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Lee is looking to control Blevins's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Blevins has control of the leg.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Blevins lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blevins wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Blevins is working away from the top position though.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lee gets caught napping as Blevins dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Blevins slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Blevins is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blevins takes advantage of some sloppy striking from Lee to pass into mount.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to hold on but Blevins pushes him away.
Blevins tries to control but Lee wriggling away.

Blevins has hold of Lee's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Lee manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Blevins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Blevins lands a nice shot to the head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Blevins jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Blevins is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.

Lee sneaks out the side door and pushes Blevins away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blevins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eldon Blevins dominated that second 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Blevins sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Blevins throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee wants to clinch
and Blevins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blevins fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee throws a series of punches but Blevins moves out of range.
Blevins swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee fails with the takedown

and Blevins counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Blevins.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Blevins tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee successfully pulls guard.
Blevins wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.

Blevins is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.

Blevins drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Blevins pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blevins lands a decent shot there.
Blevins keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Blevins is on top in guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Blevins not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee wants to control but Blevins passes easily into half guard.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Blevins seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Blevins.
Blevins stalling.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up. Eldon Blevins wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Blevins shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Blevins misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Blevins tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.

Blevins closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Blevins throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blevins trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Blevins from controlling successfully.
Tommy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eldon Blevins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Eldon Blevins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blevins has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eldon Blevins!