PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lewis Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

NKone
vs
Lee

177 cm
31
157 lbs
22 - 12 - 0

162 cm
38
162 lbs
25 - 11 - 2

Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine

Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank

Perkele!

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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 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Paul Aken and Daniel Blasius.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by NKone.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a leg kick but NKone checks it

and NKone counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee seems keen to control NKone's posture.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of digs.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
NKone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee looking to control.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee controlling the position.
NKone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is pulling down on NKone's head. It's preventing any offense from NKone, at least for the moment.
Lee wants to sweep here but NKone controlling him for the moment.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position.

The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NKone throws a good cross that connects.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
NKone lands the left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down NKone rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch

so NKone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NKone has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee pulls NKone in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A low kick from Lee misses
enabling NKone to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NKone.
Lee scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from NKone.
Lee throws out a counter right but NKone avoids it with no problem.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.

That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NKone on the side of the head.
NKone avoids the body shot from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a kick to the body

and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from NKone.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?

NKone 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. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to stand.

NKone 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 NKone.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!

Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
NKone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked

and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone.

Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as NKone tries to pass.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as NKone controls the pace.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
NKone pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is staying active underneath NKone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
NKone is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.

NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but NKone is keeping busy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.

NKone is working for a submission of some sort.
NKone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.

NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
An out of breath Ole NKone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.