PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kermodian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rock Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kermodian comes to the cage accompanied by Arctic Monkeys - Mardy Bum. The key to victory for Mark Kermodian has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.

Kermodian
vs
Lee

185 cm
38
215 lbs
29 - 32 - 2

189 cm
25
205 lbs
9 - 12 - 0

BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong

BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Powerful

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 29 - 32 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mark Kermodian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rock Lee!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermodian.
Kermodian scoring well with a low kick there.
Kermodian lands a body shot.

Kermodian closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kermodian is putting a hurting on Lee here, landing some big shots from side control.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet here but Kermodian is keeping cool and he's managed to take Lee's back.
Kermodian trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kermodian controlling from the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kermodian is punishing Lee with strikes - can he finish him?!
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Kermodian tries to keep control of the position but Lee is staying busy.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian punches the canvas rather than the man.
Kermodian doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Kermodian blocks nicely.
Kermodian is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kermodian keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermodian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kermodian is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.

The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Rock Lee.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kermodian.
Kermodian cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kermodian.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good standup being displayed there by Kermodian as he connects with a hook.
Kermodian connects with a solid leg kick.
Kermodian cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kermodian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kermodian lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
The crowd cheers as Kermodian lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mark Kermodian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kermodian throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Kermodian.
Kermodian misses with a series of wild punches.
Kermodian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Kermodian avoids it.
Kermodian shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kermodian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Kermodian throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.

Lee looking to score a takedown here. Kermodian is defending well but Lee drives through and ends up in Kermodian's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kermodian is keeping the position.
Lee postures up.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kermodian is keeping the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.

Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kermodian looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kermodian looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kermodian!
Lee parries the strikes from Kermodian easily there. Kermodian is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lee to escape.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kermodian trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kermodian dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Kermodian's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kermodian is holding on for now.
Kermodian 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.

Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kermodian regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kermodian wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kermodian is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Kermodian wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermodian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kermodian forces his way into half guard.
Kermodian controlling the action here.
Mark Kermodian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kermodian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kermodian slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kermodian.
Kermodian trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Kermodian is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kermodian is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Mark Kermodian.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kermodian swivels and escapes.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Kermodian moves out of range easily.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kermodian sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kermodian avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Kermodian fails with the takedown.
Kermodian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kermodian looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kermodian pinned against the cage. Kermodian gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Kermodian counters with a body kick.
Lee avoids the head kick by Kermodian.
Mark Kermodian is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Kermodian saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kermodian lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kermodian.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A good leg kick by Kermodian.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Mark Kermodian dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!

Kermodian moves into range and lands a nice body kick.

Kermodian has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Kermodian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kermodian. Kermodian obviously looking to wear him down.
Kermodian throws a sloppy head kick
and Lee makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kermodian swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kermodian scores with a jab to the head.
Kermodian thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kermodian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Kermodian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kermodian displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kermodian thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kermodian can pounce on him.
Kermodian lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Kermodian jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.

Kermodian lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Kermodian takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!

Lee is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Kermodian which made him look bad.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Kermodian finish him?
Mark Kermodian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rock Lee.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Kermodian wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rock Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mark Kermodian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kermodian.

Kermodian clinches.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kermodian.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kermodian smiles and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kermodian.
Kermodian ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That kick from Kermodian tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kermodian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Kermodian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Rock Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.

Kermodian closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kermodian lands in his opponent's guard.
Kermodian controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is trying to keep Kermodian in close.
Kermodian content to stall in guard here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kermodian tries to pass.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kermodian can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kermodian is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.

And that's the end of the fight!
Mark Kermodian showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kermodian 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 30:27
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:27
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mark Kermodian!
Mark Kermodian took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, FFN Vegas-Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.