PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdula Mesopyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Morre Diabo Remix as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!

Mesopyan
vs
Lee

190 cm
25
207 lbs
0 - 1 - 0

185 cm
19
200 lbs
1 - 1 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Big heart

BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin

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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Abdula Mesopyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Charles Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Alexandre Firmino and Felipe Paraventi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Lee gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Mesopyan pushes his legs off easily.
Mesopyan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.

Lee looking for a guillotine here but Mesopyan defends easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mesopyan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Mesopyan pushes his legs off easily.

Lee working for a triangle but Mesopyan defends it easily.

Mesopyan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mesopyan has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lee can do anything to dispel that myth.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesopyan defends well.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesopyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesopyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesopyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mesopyan looking to pass the guard.
Mesopyan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesopyan from controlling successfully.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesopyan is aware though and is defending well.
Mesopyan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Mesopyan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee is looking for a triangle but Mesopyan pushes his legs off easily.

The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Mesopyan defends easily.
Mesopyan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Mesopyan controlling him for the moment.

Mesopyan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesopyan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mesopyan is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.

Lee has his foot on Mesopyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesopyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee looks gassed!
Mesopyan tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.

Lee has an active guard here but Mesopyan has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee is looking to escape.

Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesopyan pulls his head out easily.
Mesopyan thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.

Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Mesopyan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.

Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mesopyan sits in half guard.
Mesopyan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mesopyan is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.

Mesopyan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

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

Mesopyan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Mesopyan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesopyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesopyan from controlling successfully.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mesopyan tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Mesopyan wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Mesopyan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesopyan is trying to control but can't.
Lee lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lee wants to control but Mesopyan is keeping him busy.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Mesopyan is looking to improve his position.
Lee blocks the strikes from Mesopyan.
Charles Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.

Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesopyan to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Mesopyan stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Lee working for a triangle but Mesopyan defends it easily.
Mesopyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.

Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mesopyan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesopyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesopyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Mesopyan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesopyan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.

Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesopyan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mesopyan tries to pass.

Lee has his foot on Mesopyan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesopyan works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesopyan controls from within his opponent's guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mesopyan throwing strikes but missing.
Mesopyan wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mesopyan loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mesopyan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mesopyan looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.

Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mesopyan is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdula Mesopyan 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!

Lee avoids the head kick by Mesopyan.

Mesopyan drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mesopyan throws a big right hand that misses.

Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mesopyan defends it easily.

Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mesopyan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mesopyan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mesopyan from controlling successfully.

Lee is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Mesopyan rolls with it to try and escape but Lee cranks on the arm and Mesopyan is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Charles Lee!