PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 1184 p4p, 175 weight class) and Clifton Von Lee (ranked 1606 p4p, 239 weight class). Von Lee is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Day of Anger. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!

Sandman
vs
Von Lee

180 cm
31
210 lbs
16 - 13 - 1

190 cm
27
220 lbs
11 - 8 - 1

BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin

KAISER Nutrition - Q160
Aspire Clothing

KAISER Nutrition - Q160

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 16 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Clifton Von Lee!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Von Lee clinches up against the cage.
Good body shot from Von Lee.
Sandman is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Von Lee is defending well.

Von Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Von Lee throws a leg kick that is checked

and Sandman counters with a nice double leg into side control. Von Lee won't be happy with that.
Von Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sandman throws a strike aimed at the side of Von Lee's head but Von Lee avoids it well.
Von Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sandman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sandman 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.
Von Lee is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Von Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sandman pulls his head out easily.
Von Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Sandman trying to control from half guard but Von Lee is working away.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sandman thows a huge punch but Von Lee dodges it nicely.

Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Von Lee defends it well.
Von Lee is looking to improve his position.
Von Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Sandman from advancing to side control.
Sandman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Von Lee moves into full guard.

That's two 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.
Von Lee is trying to keep Sandman in close.
Sandman wants to pass the guard but Von Lee is keeping the position.
Sandman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Lee's head.
Sandman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Von Lee managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sandman advances position into side control!
Von Lee holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Von Lee gets back to half guard.
Sandman wants to free his trapped foot but Von Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Von Lee wants to improve his position but Sandman is controlling well.

Sandman is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Von Lee still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Von Lee has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Von Lee trying to control the action but Sandman is working from the bottom.
Sandman taking punishment in the form of punches.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandman tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Von Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Von Lee looks up at the clock and then as Sandman takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Von Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Sandman is looking to reverse the position.
My spies in Dr Hatsumi's Clinic inform me that Von Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sandman is working hard here to advance position.
Von Lee tries to stand but Sandman is controlling his head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sandman is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Von Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Von Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Sandman will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Von Lee misses with a head kick.
Sandman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sandman is looking to clinch but Von Lee is avoiding it.
A clash of legs there as Sandman blocks the low kick.
Sandman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Von Lee looks to land a body kick but Sandman moved away.
Clifton Von Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Lee looks to throw the jab but Sandman is out of range.
Von Lee looks for the body kick but Sandman saw that one coming.
Sandman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.

Sandman scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sandman misses with the ground and pound.
Sandman working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Sandman in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Lee regains half guard, as Sandman was trying to land strikes.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sandman's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sandman's back!
Sandman is really stuck here.
Von Lee connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Sandman to escape the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Lee is hanging on to Sandman's back as he tries to escape.

Sandman is trying to roll into a better position but Von Lee has get a rear naked choke and Sandman is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Clifton Von Lee!
A relieved looking Clifton Von Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The Sandman was interviewed post fight and said 'cunt was doped up'.