PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Boby Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake VanVactor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Nelly - Just a Dream. VanVactor has chosen Like a Pimp by David Banner as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Jake VanVactor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!

Lee
vs
VanVactor

181 cm
32
180 lbs
26 - 15 - 0

180 cm
39
183 lbs
21 - 17 - 0

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Boby Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake VanVactor!
The judges for this bout are Paulsen Ambrosius, Radbod Blank and Paul Aken.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
VanVactor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
VanVactor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut
and VanVactor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee misses with a double jab.
VanVactor takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
VanVactor throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
VanVactor misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but VanVactor seems unphased.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee works over VanVactor's head and body with a nice combination.
VanVactor connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee slips a straight right by VanVactor.
Boby Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from VanVactor.
Nice defenses there by VanVactor.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
VanVactor loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor misses with a jab to the body
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Jake VanVactor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
VanVactor misses with a straight left.
VanVactor throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
A jab from VanVactor misses.
VanVactor swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
VanVactor misses with a body punch
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings VanVactor.
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!
VanVactor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee cracks VanVactor with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee looks to throw the jab but VanVactor is out of range.
VanVactor misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
VanVactor misses with a few strikes there.
Lee staying out of range there.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.

VanVactor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
VanVactor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
VanVactor working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
VanVactor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
VanVactor content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
VanVactor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
VanVactor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but VanVactor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but VanVactor is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee slips a jab from VanVactor.
Lee slips a jab from VanVactor.
VanVactor misses with a body punch
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
VanVactor throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
VanVactor throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
VanVactor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
VanVactor misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor has his takedown stuffed
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee catches VanVactor with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from VanVactor.
VanVactor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from VanVactor.
VanVactor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor misses with a wild body shot.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and VanVactor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
VanVactor throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
VanVactor takes a body punch but keeps moving.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
VanVactor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
VanVactor scores with a nice right hand.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
VanVactor misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a left hand
and VanVactor counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee defending well as VanVactor loads up on a big left hand.
VanVactor throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped VanVactor's head back.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jake VanVactor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a body punch but VanVactor moves out of range.
Lee works the jab nicely.
VanVactor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
VanVactor missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
VanVactor rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
VanVactor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
VanVactor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jake VanVactor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!

Lee cracks VanVactor with an open hand slap.
VanVactor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee cracks VanVactor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on VanVactor's shoulder, as VanVactor tries to avoid the shot.
VanVactor misses with a few strikes there.
VanVactor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. VanVactor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
VanVactor misses with a hook.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from VanVactor. VanVactor gets slowly back to his feet.
VanVactor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
VanVactor moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.

That's one minute gone in the round.
VanVactor throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
VanVactor slips a straight right by Lee.
VanVactor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
VanVactor looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
VanVactor throws a right hand that misses
and VanVactor takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
VanVactor throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
VanVactor swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
VanVactor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
VanVactor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
VanVactor thows a body shot but no joy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee misses with a double jab.
VanVactor throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
VanVactor misses the body punch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
VanVactor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before VanVactor has time to react.
A looping hook to the body misses from VanVactor. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jake VanVactor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
VanVactor throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract VanVactor.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by VanVactor.
VanVactor looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.

VanVactor looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
VanVactor slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee wants to sweep here but VanVactor controlling him for the moment.
Boby Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!

That's four minutes gone in the round.
VanVactor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.

OK we're going to have a standup here. Jake VanVactor hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
VanVactor shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boby Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake VanVactor.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from VanVactor.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jake VanVactor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well VanVactor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake VanVactor!