PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Sins (ranked 4876 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archibald Lee (ranked 3817 p4p, 0 weight class). Archibald Lee has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jonny Sins's chin.

Sins
vs
Lee

184 cm
25
215 lbs
0 - 0 - 0

224 cm
26
210 lbs
3 - 18 - 1

BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good in bed

BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Heavy handed

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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonny Sins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Archibald Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sins.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown

and Sins counters by clinching up.
Sins keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.

Sins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.

Sins drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sins postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sins sitting in guard, not really doing much.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee is looking to stand back up but Sins counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lee.
Sins trying to control the pace.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Sins passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sins looking to control and managing it successfully.

Sins has control of Lee's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Lee regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Sins lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sins working Lee over with strikes here.
Lee is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sins controlling from the full mount.
Sins breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sins lands a big shot there that rocks Lee but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sins controlling the pace for now.
Sins 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 in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sins won't let Lee get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.

Sins wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sins.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
Sins sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Sins's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee is trying to stand but he's just given Sins his back.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sins scores with strikes from the back.

Sins looking for the choke from the back.
Sins just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Sins is in full control for now.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Sins.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Sins is in full control for now.
Sins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Lee is trapped and Sins is scoring with shots to the head and body.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Lee manages to escape to his feet.
Lee tries to clinch up but Sins circles away and keeps his distance.
Sins is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sins cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Sins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee looks winded!

Lee tries to sprawl but Sins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to stand back up but Sins manages to pass into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.

Sins has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick

and Sins counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Sins is dominant here and he's now got Lee's back!
Sins lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Sins controls the position.

Sins is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Sins keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Sins dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.

Lee gets caught napping as Sins dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Sins 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.
Sins seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lee for as long as he can get away with.
Sins has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins lands a couple of digs.
Sins might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sins with a nice head shot there.
Sins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sins makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Sins cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Sins prevents Lee from getting back to his feet.

Sins drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Sins off! Sins jumps back into Lee's guard.
Sins chips away with some ground and pound.
Sins sitting in guard, not really doing much.

Sins gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sins scores with a leg kick.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Sins drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sins dives into side control.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee is letting Sins control him for a moment.
Sins is working Lee over with some ground and pound from side control.
Sins is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Sins controlling his opponent.
Sins works his way to his opponent's back.
Sins controls the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Sins is in full control for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sins looking for the RNC.

Lee fending off the submission attempt from Sins.
Sins punches Lee on the ear.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Sins scores with punches and elbows.
Sins is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.

Sins looking for the choke from the back.
Sins biding his time, controlling Lee.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Sins has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sins throwing damaging strikes from the back! Lee could be in trouble here!
Sins is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.

Sins has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sins controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Sins dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!

Lee wants to clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sins as he jumps to the side.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sins swats him away and circles back towards the center.

Lee gets tackled into the cage by Sins. Sins maintains the clinch.
Sins manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.

Sins pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sins pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.

Sins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Sins wants the takedown. Lee is fighting it off but Sins persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lee's guard against the cage.

The fighters are working up against the cage. Lee manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A battle for position here, against the cage.

Sins is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sins persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Sins is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Sins seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Sins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.

Sins stands up from guard. Let's bang!

Sins scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sins landing strikes.
Sins moves into full mount!
Sins tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Sins takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Sins controlling his opponent.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Sins stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

Lee tries to sprawl but Sins drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Lee tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Sins manages to move to mount!
Sins with a couple of short strikes.
Sins controlling from mount.
Jonny Sins overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sins content just to control the position here.
Lee is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Sins has taken his back!
Sins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lee to escape the position.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is taking a good look at Lee as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Sins!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sins really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
Lee is taking damage to the body and head.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but Sins has full control of the position and if anything, Lee has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Sins connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Lee to escape the position.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.

Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Archibald Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jonny Sins is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee trying to get back to his feet but Sins is in full control for now.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jonny Sins showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sins 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:26
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonny Sins!