PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mohamedali Alibekov (ranked 4390 p4p, 449 weight class) and Moon Jung Lee (ranked 6512 p4p, 511 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Alibekov
vs
Jung Lee

184 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

179 cm
25
157 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Determined

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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mohamedali Alibekov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Moon Jung Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Eddie Farnsworth.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Alibekov counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Alibekov misses with a head kick.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Alibekov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a lazy head kick

and Alibekov counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alibekov wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.

Alibekov jumps guard.
Lee tries to stand but Alibekov is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Alibekov.
Alibekov has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
Alibekov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Alibekov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alibekov tries to get out of the position.
Alibekov has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.

That's one minute gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alibekov blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Alibekov's head.
Alibekov darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Alibekov into the cage.
Alibekov fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mohamedali Alibekov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Alibekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Alibekov misses with a few strikes there.

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Alibekov. Alibekov maintains the clinch.

Alibekov successfully pulls guard.
Alibekov has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee wants to stand but Alibekov is controlling his posture from full guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Alibekov is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Alibekov's guard.
Alibekov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.

The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alibekov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.

It looks like Mohamedali Alibekov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle, before Lee throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Alibekov's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Lee lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Moon Jung Lee!
After winning the bout, Moon Jung Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.