PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Uebishe Lesnoe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bad Idea (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lesnoe comes to the cage accompanied by It's On!. Idea is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Boss of All Bosses . 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.

Lesnoe
vs
Idea

170 cm
29
141 lbs
23 - 4 - 0

172 cm
36
141 lbs
35 - 18 - 1

Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible

Olympic wrestler
World class boxer
Good gas tank

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uebishe Lesnoe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bad Idea!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Idea looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lesnoe scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Idea takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Idea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lesnoe seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lesnoe throws a low kick, looking for Idea's leg but Idea calmly moves out of range.
Lesnoe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lesnoe tries a low kick but Idea avoids it.
Good shot there by Lesnoe.
Idea lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Idea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnoe.
Idea moves out of range as Lesnoe throws a body kick.
Lesnoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnoe tries to land a leg kick but Idea saw it coming and moves away.
Idea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnoe defends it well.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a jab when Idea was well out of range.
Idea uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws an off balance right hand
and Idea counters with a straight right hand.
Lesnoe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Idea's hands.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lesnoe - that will leave a mark!
Idea on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lesnoe. Lesnoe obviously looking to wear him down.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Idea connects with a looping right hand.
Idea takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Idea misses with a straight right.
That kick from Idea tenderised Lesnoe's leg. Lesnoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lesnoe throws a shot from downtown. Idea moves away and avoids it.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Idea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Idea dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lesnoe. That did some damage!
Idea avoids the body shot from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lesnoe ducks under a wild hook from Idea.
A lazy body kick from Lesnoe
and Idea counters with a three punch combo that has Lesnoe backing up. Lesnoe nods at Idea to acknowledge the strikes.
Lesnoe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Idea feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lesnoe's calf.
Idea throws a body shot but no joy.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick

and Idea counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Idea prevents Lesnoe from improving his position.
Idea tries to pass to full mount but Lesnoe defends it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Idea scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lesnoe trying to control but Idea postures up.
Lesnoe is trying to get back to full guard.
Idea moves nicely into side control.
Lesnoe can't do much from the bottom here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lesnoe gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Idea prevents Lesnoe from improving his position.
Idea stalling.
Lesnoe tries to roll over but Idea keeps him under control.
Lesnoe trying to control but Idea postures up.
Idea working over Lesnoe with some ground and pound. Lesnoe looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Bad Idea will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Lesnoe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick
and Idea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lesnoe lands a leg kick that knocks Idea off balance momentarily.
Idea misses the jab.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lesnoe lunges at Idea with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Idea's hand.
Lesnoe throws a body kick that misses
and Idea cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lesnoe loads up on a big right hand but Idea slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea misses with a hook to the body
and Lesnoe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lesnoe lands with a good body shot.
Lesnoe connects with an inside leg kick.
Uebishe Lesnoe is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Idea with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Idea's waist but Idea gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lesnoe off to one side.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idea moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
Idea with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Idea counters with a good, hard body kick but Lesnoe shrugs it off.
Idea keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnoe thows a body kick. Idea tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Idea's corner calls for a 1-2. Idea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Idea slips under a jab.
Idea has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Idea defending well as Lesnoe loads up on a big left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Idea walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Idea bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fighters circling - Lesnoe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Idea throws a nice inside leg kick.
Uebishe Lesnoe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Idea takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Idea was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Idea throws a chopping leg kick but Lesnoe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lesnoe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lesnoe tries to work over Idea's front leg with a kick but Idea checks it.
Idea swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Idea avoids it easily.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Idea connects with a right hand. Lesnoe shakes it off.
Idea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lesnoe scores with a leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range

and Idea counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lesnoe won't be happy with that.
Lesnoe sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lesnoe is looking to improve his position.
Idea trying to control from half guard but Lesnoe is working away.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe is looking for a sweep. Idea is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lesnoe works his way to full guard. Good work.

Lesnoe working for a triangle but Idea defends it easily.
Idea landing with the ground and pound.
Lesnoe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

Lesnoe working for submissions but it's allowed Idea to get to half guard.
Idea is pressing down on Lesnoe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lesnoe is holding on for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Uebishe Lesnoe will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lesnoe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.

Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Idea takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but Idea sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lesnoe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lesnoe delivers a nice body kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lesnoe.
Idea's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lesnoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Idea in the body.
Lesnoe connects with a leg kick. Idea looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lesnoe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Idea drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lesnoe defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Lesnoe misses its intended target.
Idea throws out a loose jab but Lesnoe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lesnoe keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea misses with a low kick as Lesnoe jumps back.
Lesnoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Idea avoided it.
Lesnoe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Idea.
Nice jab there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Idea misses.
Lesnoe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lesnoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lesnoe throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lesnoe explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lesnoe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Idea.
That kick from Lesnoe tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Idea checks a leg kick nicely.
Idea lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lesnoe circles away quickly and effectively.
Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lesnoe looks to land a left hand but Idea moved out of range nicely.
Lesnoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Idea.
Idea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lesnoe 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 Idea has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Idea and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Idea with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe throws a lazy head kick
and Idea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lesnoe misses with a low kick.
Idea with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
Lesnoe fakes the leg kick and cracks Idea in the body.
Idea checks a low kick from Lesnoe.
Uebishe Lesnoe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Idea walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lesnoe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
An attempted straight right counter from Lesnoe misses the target.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe motions for Idea to come forward. Lesnoe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lesnoe tries to bum rush Idea with a series of wild strikes but Idea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Idea lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick from Lesnoe is predictable there
and Idea counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lesnoe's knee momentarily.
A punch lands to the side of Lesnoe 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Idea looks for the body kick but Lesnoe saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Lesnoe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Idea checks the leg kick.
Idea feints the counter takedown.
Lesnoe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Idea.
Lesnoe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Lesnoe. That snapped Idea's head back.
Lesnoe throws a wild body kick that Idea sees coming a mile off.
Idea appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea misses with a hook.
Idea checks the leg kick nicely there.
Idea has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lesnoe.
That kick from Idea tenderised Lesnoe's leg. Lesnoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Idea scores with a three punch combo!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from Lesnoe is predictable there
and Lesnoe takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Idea does it's job there.
Lesnoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Idea.
Idea misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lesnoe.
An attempted straight right counter from Lesnoe misses the target.
Lesnoe lands the left hand.
Lesnoe staying out of range there.
Lesnoe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Idea moves out of range of the body kick from Lesnoe.
Idea is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!

Lesnoe misses with a body shot.
And Idea tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Idea throws a poor cross that misses
and Idea takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lesnoe throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Idea changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Idea lands a nice hook to Lesnoe's body. Lesnoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Idea displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lesnoe throws out the jab.
Lesnoe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Idea with the counter takedown but Lesnoe avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
Idea misses with a wild body shot.
Idea avoids a punch combination nicely.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Idea shoots in but no luck this time.
Lesnoe tried to counter with a leg kick but Idea avoided it.
Lesnoe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lesnoe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Idea changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lesnoe tries to avoid it but Idea manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lesnoe to the ground. Lesnoe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Idea has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lesnoe throws a hook but Idea blocks it.
Idea throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lesnoe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lesnoe lands a two punch combo.
Idea lands a jab to the nose.
Idea lands a jab to Lesnoe's midsection.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Idea.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lesnoe lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lesnoe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Idea counter with a right hand.
Lesnoe digs a good hook to Idea's body.
Lesnoe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Idea's sensitive parts.
Idea staying out of range there.
And Idea tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A big right from Idea misses.
Lesnoe misses with a leg kick
and Idea counters with a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Idea checks a leg kick.
Idea ducks under a wild hook from Lesnoe.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Uebishe Lesnoe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bad Idea.
Lesnoe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Idea turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Idea checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Idea misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lesnoe.
Lesnoe looks to score with a jab to the body but Idea is just out of range.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Idea tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Idea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lesnoe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Idea avoids it.
Lesnoe looks to land a combination but Idea avoids it well.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Idea connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lesnoe. Lesnoe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Idea fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lesnoe manages to avoid it.
Idea throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lesnoe lands with a nice body punch.
Idea looks to throw the jab but Lesnoe is out of range.
Lesnoe throws a body shot but no joy.
Idea scores with a nice right hand.
Lesnoe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lesnoe.
Lesnoe connects with a single shot there.

Idea looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uebishe Lesnoe had his way with Bad Idea in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!

Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
Lesnoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Idea.
Lesnoe throws a body punch but Idea moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lesnoe, right into the meat.
Lesnoe misses with a body kick.
Lesnoe pivots, looking for a leg kick but Idea is out of range and Lesnoe settles back down.
Lesnoe throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Idea stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Idea cracks a nice hook into Lesnoe's ribs.
Idea throws a hook but Lesnoe blocks it.
A big left from Idea misses.
A jab from Lesnoe does it's job there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnoe looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lesnoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Idea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
And Idea tries to counter it with a takedown but Lesnoe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Idea throws a low kick but Lesnoe moves out of range easily.
Lesnoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lesnoe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Idea with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Idea misses with an uppercut. Lesnoe saw that one coming.
Idea swings widly with a right hand
and Lesnoe counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lesnoe. Idea does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lesnoe moves out of range as Idea strikes.
Lesnoe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lesnoe is looking to land body kicks.
Bad Idea has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Uebishe Lesnoe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe digs a good hook to Idea's body.
Idea tries to move into range but Lesnoe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Lesnoe.
Lesnoe lands with an overhand left.
Idea misses with an uppercut
and Lesnoe counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Idea tests Lesnoe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lesnoe scores with a hook.
Lesnoe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice jab there from Lesnoe.
Idea lands a nice hook to Lesnoe's body. Lesnoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe connects with a solid leg kick.
Lesnoe throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Lesnoe tenderised Idea's leg. Idea is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lesnoe keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Lesnoe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Idea takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lesnoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lesnoe misses the jab.
Lesnoe connects with a nice looking jab.
Idea on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lesnoe misses with a looping left.
Lesnoe cracks Idea with an open hand slap.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnoe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lesnoe thumps Idea with a low kick.
Lesnoe walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Idea checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Idea takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Idea throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lesnoe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Idea misses with a left hand
and Lesnoe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Idea fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lesnoe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Idea moves away.
Lesnoe scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lesnoe throws a big shot that misses.
Lesnoe misses with a kick to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uebishe Lesnoe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lesnoe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uebishe Lesnoe!
Uebishe Lesnoe retains his bantamweight title!
Uebishe Lesnoe seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Bad Idea spoke after the fight, saying 'My time will come.. I just got unlucky today.. '.