PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyrell Ali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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.

Ali
vs
Lee

178 cm
23
160 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

179 cm
21
157 lbs
3 - 4 - 0

Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Granite chin

BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tyrell Ali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are , and .

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali lands a body shot.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Ali misses with a wild combination.
Ali misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Ali fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ali.
Ali shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee slips under a jab.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Ali persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Ali persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Ali blocks a jab.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Ali.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.

Ali clinches.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Ali jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee won't allow Ali to sweep him here.
Ali bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Ali wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Ali has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ali trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ali is controlling him.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ali throws and elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ali's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ali on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ali tries to get out of the position.
Ali wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrell Ali.
Nice defenses there by Ali.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Ali is out of range.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut

so Ali counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Ali sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Ali lands a couple of digs.
Ali won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Ali connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ali wanted to stand there but Lee had control of the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ali looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ali.
Ali is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee pushes Ali off looking to stand but Ali dives back in and keeps control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrell Ali dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.

Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Ali is just out of range.
Ali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Ali loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.

Ali clinches up against the cage.
Ali tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Ali drops back down to his feet.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Ali has him pressed against the cage.
Ali keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ali has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Ali jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Ali gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.

Ali looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Ali drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Ali wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee is looking to stand up but Ali won't let him.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ali holds on and takes a little breather.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Tyrell Ali.
Nice body punch from Ali.
Ali slips a jab from Lee.
Ali tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tyrell Ali is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ali throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Ali shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ali lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.

Ali shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Ali was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ali trying to control but Lee is having none of it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali with shots to the head and body - Lee looks very uncomfortable down there.
Tyrell Ali overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ali trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Ali misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ali content just to control the position here.
Poor strikes thrown by Ali there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Ali takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tyrell Ali dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!

Ali fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A right-left combo lands from Ali.
Horrible takedown by Ali or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Ali scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ali fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrell Ali. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Ali uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Tyrell Ali is winning the standup battle so far.
Ali is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali slips under a jab.
Ali takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ali shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Ali's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ali ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Ali scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ali dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Ali bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bruce Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Ali closes the distance and clinches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!

Ali jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Ali pulls Lee in to control the position.
Ali looking for a sweep. Not yet Ali, not yet.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lands with a straight right. Ali didn't see that one coming.
Lee might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ali steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.

Ali has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Ali rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ali throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.

Ali 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.
Ali is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Lee controlling from the full mount.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ali is looking to escape.
Tyrell Ali is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ali wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrell Ali showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ali 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 Andi Peters scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gordon Ramsey scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Skinner scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrell Ali!