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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrea Hermias (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Song Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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149 lbs
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146 lbs
15 - 8 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andrea Hermias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Song Lee!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Hermias misses its intended target.
Hermias throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A big left from Hermias misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hermias checks a leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Hermias's leg but Hermias calmly moves out of range.
Hermias moves into the clinch.
Hermias misses with some punches.
Hermias struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Lee is working Hermias over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Hermias on the inside.
Hermias goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lee prevents it.
Lee is trying to stall.
Hermias pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hermias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Lee walks away with a smile on his face. Hermias gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hermias throws out the jab.
Good shot there by Hermias.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws a hook but Hermias avoids it easily.
Hermias scores with a punch to the head.
Hermias avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hermias's shoulder, as Hermias tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks to land a combination but Hermias avoids it well.
Hermias blocks the body kick.
Hermias moves into the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hermias controls his hands.
Hermias lands an uppercut.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Hermias manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Hermias misses.
Hermias pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a body punch but Hermias moves out of range.
Song Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hermias fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermias swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermias changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Lee looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hermias working away.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hermias's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hermias's back!
Hermias biding his time here by controlling the hands, looking to escape.
Hermias is trapped and Lee is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Lee working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
You can see the frustration on Hermias's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee is looking for a rear naked choke here but Hermias reverses the position brilliantly into Lee's guard!
Hermias throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hermias missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hermias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermias sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hermias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
Hermias tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hermias accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hermias throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hermias throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andrea Hermias will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hermias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hermias shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Hermias's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Horrible takedown by Hermias or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee which made him look bad.
Lee goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hermias misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Hermias misses.
Hermias is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hermias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Hermias's shoulder, as Hermias tries to avoid the shot.
Hermias scores with a body shot.
Lee takes a swing at Hermias's ribcage but misses.
Hermias shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hermias throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws a head kick but Hermias moves out of range.
Hermias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hermias throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Hermias closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Hermias trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee seems keen to control Hermias's posture.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermias defends well.
Hermias stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andrea Hermias wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Lee digs a good hook to Hermias's body.
Hermias avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hermias loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hermias counters with a stiff right hand.
Hermias jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hermias looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hermias was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Hermias bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hermias 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 Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hermias throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Hermias throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Hermias.
Hermias closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Hermias rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Hermias shrugs it off.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hermias to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hermias trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee managing to control the position.
Hermias trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Song Lee hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hermias missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hermias misses with a straight left.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hermias throws a big shot that misses.
Hermias moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee tries to bum rush Hermias with a series of wild strikes but Hermias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee cracks the inside of Hermias's front leg.
Lee throws a low kick but Hermias avoids it.
Hermias on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hermias throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Hermias throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee digs a good body shot into Hermias's ribs.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Hermias throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Song Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hermias takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Hermias throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hermias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hermias avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Hermias blocks the low kick.
Hermias shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Hermias works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hermias wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hermias working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hermias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hermias scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee is trying to keep Hermias in close.
Hermias trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Hermias keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hermias from controlling successfully.
Andrea Hermias overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hermias is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hermias defends well.
Lee trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hermias is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hermias wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Andrea Hermias has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hermias moves away.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hermias doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Hermias checks it.
Hermias thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee 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 Hermias has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hermias and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Hermias steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hermias staying out of range there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hermias throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hermias ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee lunges at Hermias with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hermias's hand.
Hermias misses with an uppercut.
Hermias throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Hermias moves out of range of the body kick.
Hermias finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hermias has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Hermias's head.
Hermias throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Hermias shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Jab from Hermias.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hermias throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Hermias moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee tries to stall but Hermias uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Hermias is working for takedown but Lee is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Hermias breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee lands a jab to Hermias's midsection.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hermias fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrea Hermias. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hermias throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hermias doesn't seem phased though.
Hermias throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Hermias checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Song Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Song Lee!
Song Lee took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Blitzkrieg Formula 5000 for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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energy
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hype
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