PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and max core (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!

Lee
vs
core

186 cm
22
216 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

190 cm
22
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

Good takedowns
Brawler
Granite chin

BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
Solid chin

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bruce Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, max core!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.

It looks like max core has been cut.

core shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.

core drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
core tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
core is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
core gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee throwing shots but core is blocking nicely.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.

That's one minute gone in the round.

core feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, core changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.

core drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.

Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee throws a front kick that sends core stumbling back into the cage.
core looks gassed!

The fight moves into the clinch position.

Lee has core pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending core tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into core's guard.

core escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

core is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
core shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but core 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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee wants to clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

core shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.

core drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and core jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for core!
core tries to get back to half guard but can't.
core bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

That's four minutes gone in the round.

core 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.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

core drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick core off! core jumps back into Lee's guard.

core is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for core on the ground.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee trying to control but core is working from the bottom.
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 max core's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

core shoots in for a takedown and gets it.

core is looking for a kimura here.

core is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. core eventually gives up the hold.

core looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but core is very close to passing his half guard.

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

core trying to work for an americana but Lee has managed to regain full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
core really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
core bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!

core thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

core drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now core has Lee in his guard.

core looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.

core is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
core manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.

core 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.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee working a defensive guard here.

core drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.

core is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.

core is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

core had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Lee is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. core Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Lee's back instead.
Lee tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

max core showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on max core's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!

core shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than core was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.

core looking to secure an arm triangle but Lee defends it well.

core moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Lee has worked his arm free - good work by Lee!
core working away.
max core has got the better of the ground game so far.

core is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.

core is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.

That's one minute gone in the round.

core is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

core working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.

core is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.

That's two 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 is trying to control core's posture but core avoids it.

core is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Lee is trying to escape and core transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Lee is forced to tap! Nice work there by core! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). max core!