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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Develen Elvington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Song Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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152 lbs
18 - 4 - 1 |
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169 cm
27
146 lbs
12 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Develen Elvington!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Song Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elvington shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Elvington throws a big shot that misses.
Elvington fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee thows a leg kick but Elvington checks it
and Elvington counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elvington backwards.
Elvington misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elvington working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Elvington misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elvington tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Elvington is looking to clinch.
Elvington lands a jab to the head.
Elvington throws a half hearted mid kick.
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Elvington.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington avoids the head kick by Lee.
Elvington slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elvington, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Elvington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Elvington.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elvington backwards.
Lee works on Elvington's body with a couple of short punches.
Elvington misses with the head strike.
Elvington digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Elvington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elvington lands with a light punch inside.
Elvington blocks the elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elvington blocks an elbow strike.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Elvington controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elvington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Elvington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elvington blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Elvington avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Elvington's takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Elvington's head.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Elvington backwards.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elvington misses with a body punch.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elvington is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Elvington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elvington lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Elvington on the inside.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
Elvington lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with some punches.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elvington.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Elvington's takedown attempt.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elvington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Elvington lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lee.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Elvington controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Elvington blocks a body shot from Lee.
Elvington lands a body punch in the clinch.
Elvington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Elvington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Elvington controls the action.
Elvington fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Elvington lands a right hand.
Elvington prevents a body shot from Lee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Elvington.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Elvington misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elvington tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Elvington back against the cage.
Elvington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Elvington shrugs off.
It looks like Develen Elvington has been cut.
Elvington lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Song Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A nice combination there by Lee.
Elvington avoids a kick to the body.
Elvington scores with a leg kick.
Elvington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee blocks a head kick by Elvington.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Elvington throws out the jab.
Elvington checks a leg kick.
Song Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Elvington works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Elvington misses with a head kick.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Elvington tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Elvington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee prevents a body shot from Elvington.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Elvington.
Lee tries a body shot but Elvington blocks it.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Still in the clinch, Elvington scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Elvington avoids the damage to the body.
Elvington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Elvington as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Elvington on the inside.
Lee lands a nice elbow.
Lee blocks a body shot from Elvington.
Elvington lands with a left to the head.
Elvington blocks an uppercut.
Elvington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Elvington fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington lands with a short shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elvington.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee lands a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elvington.
Elvington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Elvington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Elvington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elvington blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Elvington swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents a body shot from Elvington.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Elvington has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Elvington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elvington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Elvington pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee is looking to control Elvington's arms but Elvington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Elvington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elvington lands a left hand.
Elvington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Elvington gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elvington throws a big right hand that misses.
Elvington throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to control the position but Elvington postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvington from controlling successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position but Elvington postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvington cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Elvington distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Elvington passes into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elvington missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Elvington trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Elvington landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Elvington looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Elvington blocks a jab.
Elvington shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.
Elvington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Elvington.
No joy there for Elvington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Elvington moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Elvington checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Elvington tries to clinch
and Elvington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Elvington tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a head kick.
Elvington closes the distance looking to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Elvington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Elvington is just out of range.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Elvington counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Lee is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Elvington blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elvington.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Elvington tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Elvington gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Elvington jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington misses with some punches.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elvington lands a shoulder strike.
Elvington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elvington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Elvington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Elvington tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee lands a right hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elvington.
A short right from Elvington.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elvington has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Elvington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elvington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elvington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Elvington - that landed with a thud.
Develen Elvington has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elvington.
Elvington misses with a hook to the ribs.
Elvington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Elvington is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Elvington can't get the takedown.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Elvington's takedown attempt.
Elvington misses with a body punch.
Elvington misses with the head strike.
A short right from Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Elvington.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Elvington controls his hands.
Elvington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Elvington blocks a body shot from Lee.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Elvington.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elvington misses with some punches.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Elvington gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to work over Elvington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Elvington controls his hands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Elvington moves out of range easily.
Elvington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Elvington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Elvington cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Elvington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Elvington lands a shoulder strike.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Elvington misses with some punches.
Elvington scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee avoiding damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elvington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Elvington misses with the head strike.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Elvington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee lands a right hand.
Elvington digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Elvington has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Elvington.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Elvington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Elvington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Elvington.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Elvington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Elvington working aggressively here.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Elvington up against the cage.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Elvington lands a shot to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Elvington.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Elvington scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Elvington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Elvington throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Elvington as Lee tries to tie him up.
Elvington makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee blocks a body shot from Elvington.
Elvington fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elvington.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Elvington lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elvington tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Elvington back against the cage.
Elvington doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Elvington presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Elvington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Elvington is controlling him.
Elvington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Elvington presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Elvington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is looking to control Elvington's arms but Elvington gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Elvington controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Elvington.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elvington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Elvington - that landed with a thud.
Elvington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elvington misses with a body punch.
Elvington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Elvington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Elvington has managed to clinch.
Elvington is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Develen Elvington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Elvington can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Develen Elvington had his way with Song Lee in that round.
The cut man is working on Develen Elvington's cut.
That's time! Elvington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee rushes Elvington and presses him up against the cage.
Elvington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee pushes Elvington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elvington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Elvington tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Elvington fails to land.
Lee misses with some punches.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Elvington.
A short uppercut from Elvington.
Elvington presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee tries a body shot but Elvington blocks it.
Elvington drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elvington misses with a hook from the clinch.
Elvington misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Elvington.
Elvington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Lee is trying to keep an underhook but Elvington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Elvington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elvington.
Lee is looking to control Elvington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elvington pulls his head out easily.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Elvington working over Lee with some ground and pound. Lee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elvington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is staying active underneath Elvington, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Elvington.
Elvington thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elvington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Elvington performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elvington slips a nice elbow through Lee's hands, connecting with Lee's forehead.
Lee trying to hold on to Elvington's head to control him but Elvington postures up.
Elvington thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elvington tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Elvington missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee has hold of Elvington's hands but Elvington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Elvington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee!
Lee wants to hold on but Elvington pushes him away.
Lee can't escape the position.
Develen Elvington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Elvington controlling the pace for now.
Song Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elvington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elvington controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Elvington isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Elvington's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elvington content just to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Develen Elvington just wasn't active enough.
A leg kick checked by Elvington.
And that's the end of the fight!
Develen Elvington showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Elvington 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 49:46
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 49:46
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Develen Elvington!
Develen Elvington retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Develen Elvington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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