Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: MMMA 46 Bestarrson vs De Crote
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Templar counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Templar moves away.
Templar swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Templar misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a low kick, right behind Templar 's knee.
Lee jabs Templar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Danga de danga de dang - Templar scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Templar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1##CL#
Templar darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Templar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Templar has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot by Templar.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Templar is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Templar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Templar's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#T2#
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee tries to clinch
and Templar counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Templar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee tries to work over Templar's front leg with a kick but Templar checks it.
Templar lands with a nice combination. Lee backs away looking to recover.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Templar takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T3#
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Templar throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee blocks a jab.#CL#
Templar clinches.
Templar wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Templar tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Templar gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Lee regains guard. #T4#
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to stand but Templar is controlling the position. #SUB#
Templar postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Lee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Templar, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Templar has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Templar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Phoenix Templar is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Templar swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Templar is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Templar throws a right and a left that both miss.
Templar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee works Templar's body with a nice hook.
Lee slips a straight right by Templar.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to move into range but Templar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee misses the body punch
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Templar scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks. #T1#
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Templar saw that one coming.
Lee takes a swing at Templar's ribcage but misses.
Templar lands a jab.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Templar rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Templar throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T2#
Templar is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Templar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Templar was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Templar was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Templar's knee but Templar avoids it well.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings for the body but Templar moves out of range.
Templar is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee misses with a body punch
and Templar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Templar avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.#T3#
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Templar's elbow.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Templar has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Templar gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Templar wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Templar will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T4##SUB#
Templar is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SU2#
Lee gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Templar moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Templar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with a double jab
and Templar makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phoenix Templar dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Templar throws out the jab. #CL#
Templar moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Templar drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Templar is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Templar has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Phoenix Templar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Templar avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Templar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee wants to stall.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lee working aggressively here.
Templar drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Templar tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee connects with a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar blocks a body shot from Lee.
Templar wants a takedown.
Lewis Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Templar controls the action.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Templar's head.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Templar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lewis Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Templar wants to take the fight to the mat but Lee manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Templar is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Templar.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Templar.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.#ROC2#
Templar is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with some punches.
Oh Templar is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Templar.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Templar uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Templar blocks an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee pushes Templar against the cage. Lee is working some dirty boxing. Lee pushes off with a quick right hook! Templar goes down! Templar tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Lee moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: VFA 13
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Wai Ping tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wai Ping avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL2#
Wai Ping instigates a clinch.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed. #BC2#
Wai Ping breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws the left hand but Wai Ping avoids the punch easily.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Wai Ping moved out of range.#T1#
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Wai Ping moves out of range easily.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Wai Ping uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab.#CUT#
It looks like Lu Wai Ping has been cut.
Wai Ping fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wai Ping tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wai Ping looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T2#
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wai Ping. #CL2#
Wai Ping has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee misses with the head strike.
We've been informed that Wai Ping has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wai Ping is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Wai Ping.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
Wai Ping prevents a body shot from Lee.
Wai Ping misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee lands a right hand.
Wai Ping tries to land knees in the clinch but Lee avoids the damage to the body.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Wai Ping's efforts to push away.
Lee tries a body shot but Wai Ping blocks it. #BC2#
Wai Ping escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Wai Ping circles away quickly and effectively.
Wai Ping tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wai Ping shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee misses with a two punch combination. #T4#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wai Ping. #TD2#
Wai Ping closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Wai Ping lands in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeping moving, preventing Wai Ping from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to control.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lu Wai Ping's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Wai Ping avoids the head kick by Lee.
Wai Ping throws a counter combo.
Wai Ping fails to land the takedown.
Wai Ping keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee thuds his right hand into Wai Ping's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lu Wai Ping is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Wai Ping shoots in.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #ROC#
Wai Ping is rocked!
Wai Ping lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping misses with the combination.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Wai Ping tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.#T1#
Wai Ping misses with the combination.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Wai Ping takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Wai Ping controls his hands.
Wai Ping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wai Ping has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lu Wai Ping.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wai Ping can do to turn this around?
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it. #T2#
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wai Ping.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Wai Ping.
Lee lands an elbow just above Wai Ping 's eye.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wai Ping with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wai Ping tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee trying to stall but Wai Ping improves his position.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lewis Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Wai Ping with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but Lee blocks it. #T3#
Wai Ping wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wai Ping is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wai Ping is breathing heavily.
Wai Ping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wai Ping blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Wai Ping wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Wai Ping pressing his opponent against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee working aggressively here.
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms. #T4#
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wai Ping is stalling here.
Lee leaning his opponent against the cage.
A short right from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping unloads a knee to the mid-section.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Wai Ping misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Wai Ping misses with a knee to the head.
Wai Ping tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Wai Ping shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #CL2#
Wai Ping darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
A knee to the head by Wai Ping.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wai Ping misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Lee.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wai Ping lands a good knee to the midsection. Lee won't want to take too many of those.
Wai Ping unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wai Pings head. #T1#
Wai Ping stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wai Ping blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wai Ping using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wai Ping blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wai Ping prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wai Ping misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee presses Wai Ping against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Wai Ping gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee digs a right hand into Wai Ping's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Wai Ping's gas tank. #T2#
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee pushes Wai Ping back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wai Ping is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wai Ping.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Wai Ping seems to have recovered his senses.
Wai Ping takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Wai Ping throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Wai Ping misses with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wai Ping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wai Ping misses with a knee strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Wai Ping's head.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
Wai Ping takes a shot to the head.
Lee will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Wai Ping up against the cage.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee taking a breather.
Lee content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lu Wai Ping has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wai Ping blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Wai Ping blocking some punches.
Lee has Wai Ping pressed against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wai Ping's brow.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wai Ping or not.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Wai Ping tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#T4#
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wai Ping lands a knee to the body.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wai Ping tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.
Wai Ping looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Wai Ping uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Wai Ping blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wai Ping throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lewis Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
Our winner, Lewis Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: VFA 12
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Ahwei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Ahwei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Al Ahwei 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.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Al Ahwei moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Al Ahwei counters with a nice uppercut.
Al Ahwei fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Al Ahwei blocks a jab.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Ahwei tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T1#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Al Ahwei is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is looking for submissions but instead, Lee has regained full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Al Ahwei pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Al Ahwei passes to side control.
Lee is being controlled here.
Al Ahwei trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Al Ahwei tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs. #T3#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Al Ahwei's guard! Nice work there by Lee! #SUB2#
Al Ahwei is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T4##SUB2#
Al Ahwei throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Al Ahwei's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee wants to control but Al Ahwei is keeping him busy.
Al Ahwei tries to improve position but can't.
Al Ahwei is not content to let Lee control the position.
Al Ahwei can't do much from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Ahwei regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Farouk Al Ahwei will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Al Ahwei fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Al Ahwei throws a big shot that misses.
Al Ahwei staying out of range there.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Al Ahwei moves away.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Al Ahwei is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Al Ahwei keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Al Ahwei lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Al Ahwei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Crunch! Al Ahwei slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Lee is looking to wear down Al Ahwei with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Al Ahwei can pounce on him.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Ahwei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Ahwei turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Al Ahwei misses with a body kick.
Al Ahwei throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Al Ahwei throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Al Ahwei connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
That kick from Al Ahwei tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Ahwei moves away from the strike by Lee.
Al Ahwei only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
letting Al Ahwei counter with a right hand.
Lee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Al Ahwei ducks down to avoid it.
Al Ahwei looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Al Ahwei lands a nice looking body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Al Ahwei pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Al Ahwei throws a sloppy head kick
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a body punch but Al Ahwei moves out of range.
Al Ahwei connects with the punch.#T3#
Al Ahwei goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee cracks Al Ahwei with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Al Ahwei connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Al Ahwei bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
It seemed like Al Ahwei was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Al Ahwei looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
A cross from Al Ahwei lands.
Al Ahwei throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Ahwei checks a leg kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Al Ahwei! But no joy.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee throws a hook but Al Ahwei avoids it easily.
Al Ahwei was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab to the jaw.
Al Ahwei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Al Ahwei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Ahwei misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a nice kick to the body. #T4#
Al Ahwei takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#TD2#
Al Ahwei gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Al Ahwei looking to pass the guard.
Al Ahwei throwing strikes but missing.
Al Ahwei tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Farouk Al Ahwei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Al Ahwei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Ahwei.#TD2#
Al Ahwei looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.#SUB2#
Al Ahwei is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Al Ahwei eventually gives up the hold.
Al Ahwei is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Farouk Al Ahwei has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is not content to let Al Ahwei control the position.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Al Ahwei is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Al Ahwei trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Al Ahwei can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Al Ahwei got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Ahwei has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Ahwei wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Al Ahwei drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Al Ahwei off! Al Ahwei jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lewis Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Al Ahwei from controlling successfully.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee avoids the body shot from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei slips under a jab from Lee.
Al Ahwei scores with a nice body kick.
Al Ahwei scores with a jab.#T3#
Nice body kick from Al Ahwei.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Ahwei.
Al Ahwei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Farouk Al Ahwei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Al Ahwei to counter with a crisp jab.
Al Ahwei scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Al Ahwei's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Ahwei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Al Ahwei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Al Ahwei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Al Ahwei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei's corner calls for a 1-2. Al Ahwei obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Al Ahwei is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Al Ahwei lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee.
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!
Al Ahwei avoids the body shot from Lee. #T4#
Al Ahwei lands an overhand right.
Al Ahwei shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Ahwei's calf.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Ahwei. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Ahwei uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee lands with a hook. Al Ahwei tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Al Ahwei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Al Ahwei dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Al Ahwei counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Crunch! Al Ahwei slams his shin into Lee's torso.
Farouk Al Ahwei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Al Ahwei throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Farouk Al Ahwei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Al Ahwei has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 28:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Farouk Al Ahwei!
An out of breath Farouk Al Ahwei thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Lewis Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: VFA 9
Date: Mar 25, 2017

#R1#
Hightower scores with a hook.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hightower finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head. #CL#
Lee pushes Hightower up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
A knee to the head by Hightower. #CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Hightower blocking some punches.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Hightower avoiding damage.
Hightower tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hightower throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Hightower landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Hightower scores with a nice short uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands a left hand.
Hightower connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Hightower controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
A short right from Hightower on the inside. #T1#
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hightower.
Hightower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hightower presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hightower is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hightower has his back to the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Lee wants to stall.
Hightower looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hightower tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hightower.
Hightower misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hightower softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hightower unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Hightower scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hightower lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Hightower lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Hightower blocking some punches.
Hightower with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #BC2#
Hightower's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Hightower counters with a leg kick.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Hightower connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Lee swings for the body but Hightower moves out of range. #TD2#
Hightower closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Hightower is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Hightower wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Hightower scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is staying active underneath Hightower, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hightower looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Hightower not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Hightower has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hightower content to stall in guard here.
Hightower connects with a couple of short punches.
Hightower trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Hightower landing with the ground and pound. #T4#
Hightower stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Hightower trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hightower has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hightower looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Hightower is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Hightower tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Reed Hightower dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hightower.
Hightower fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Hightower getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee lands a jab to Hightower's midsection.
Hightower shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hightower.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #TD2#
Hightower fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Hightower persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #ES#
Lee has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Hightower is on him like a limpet, forcing Lee back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hightower's elbow.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee lands a shot to the body.
Hightower is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lee is defending well.
Hightower has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Hightower tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee prevents a body shot from Hightower.
Hightower tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Reed Hightower.
Hightower misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hightower swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hightower is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Hightower into the cage.
A short left from Lee. #T2#
Hightower lands a body punch.
A short right from Lee.
Hightower tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Hightower back against the cage.
Hightower's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
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!
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action. #BC2#
Hightower manages to break the clinch.
Lee takes one on the button.
Hightower shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Hightower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hightower slips under a jab from Lee.
Hightower just misses with a punch to the body.
Hightower throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T3#
Lee misses with a right hand
and Hightower cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hightower misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Hightower. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hightower.
Reed Hightower seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hightower is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hightower was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Hightower moves away from the strike by Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hightower.
Lee checks the leg kick.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee wants to clinch
and Hightower counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Hightower.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Hightower tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away. #T4##CL2#
Hightower instigates a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Hightower controls the action.
Hightower stalling against the cage.
Lee lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hightower with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A shot in the inside from Hightower.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hightower misses with a knee strike.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Reed Hightower seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hightower tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Hightower digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hightower looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
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 Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
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!
#R3#
Hightower lands a jab to the nose.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee feints a jab promting Hightower to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Hightower slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Hightower lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Hightower jabs at Lee's body.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Hightower dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hightower connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Hightower shoots in and bounces Lee off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Reed Hightower has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee is trying to keep Hightower in close. #T1#
Hightower postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Lee has control of Hightower's left arm, preventing Hightower from doing any damage.
Hightower throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee controls Hightower momentarily but Hightower frees himself.
Hightower lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hightower working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Hightower slips an elbow through the middle.
Hightower engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hightower throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T2#
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Hightower connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hightower.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hightower from controlling successfully.
Hightower works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
Hightower 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.
Hightower working some strikes from top position.#T3#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hightower trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee pulls Hightower in close to prevent any damage.
Hightower wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hightower with a nice cross.
Hightower misses with a body shot
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Hightower fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Lee tries to work over Hightower's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hightower misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Hightower drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Hightower is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Hightower goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Hightower has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Hightower is trying to stall.
Hightower lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reed Hightower comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hightower has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 28:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reed Hightower!
Reed Hightower decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Lewis Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: VFA 6
Date: Mar 04, 2017

#R1#
Borschtanoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A jab from Borschtanoff misses.
Lee cracks Borschtanoff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Demitri Borschtanoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Borschtanoff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Borschtanoff is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff tries to clinch up.
A big left from Borschtanoff misses.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Borschtanoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borschtanoff has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Borschtanoff there as he acknowledges the shot.
Borschtanoff misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a hook.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.#T1#
Lee 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.
Borschtanoff takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Borschtanoff takes a jab right on the kisser.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff getting the better of the striking in that exchange.#CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Borschtanoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Borschtanoff with a nice cross.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borschtanoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Borschtanoff uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Jab, jab by Borschtanoff - just one landing.
Borschtanoff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Borschtanoff has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Borschtanoff throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a body kick that stops Borschtanoff in his tracks momentarily.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Borschtanoff blocks a jab.
Borschtanoff lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Borschtanoff moves away and avoids it.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#
Lewis Lee's cut is getting worse.
Borschtanoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Borschtanoff had a free shot at his head there.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Borschtanoff is looking to score with low kicks.
Borschtanoff fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Borschtanoff thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Borschtanoff slips the punch.
Borschtanoff takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Borschtanoff takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Borschtanoff takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T4#
Borschtanoff on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Borschtanoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Borschtanoff moved out of range nicely.
Borschtanoff tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Borschtanoff fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschtanoff thows a leg kick but Lee checks it
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borschtanoff swings widly with a right hand
and Borschtanoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Borschtanoff misses with a right hand
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Borschtanoff will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Borschtanoff lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Borschtanoff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee avoids the body shot from Borschtanoff.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
letting Borschtanoff counter with a right hand.
Borschtanoff is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borschtanoff darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Borschtanoff into the cage.
Borschtanoff tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borschtanoff moves away.
Borschtanoff throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Nice body punch from Lee. #T1#
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Borschtanoff doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Borschtanoff sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Borschtanoff takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Borschtanoff has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Borschtanoff slips a straight right by Lee.
Borschtanoff misses the jab.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Borschtanoff misses with a straight right.
Borschtanoff lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschtanoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Borschtanoff throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a big head kick but Borschtanoff shrugs it off. #T2#
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice uppercut lands for Borschtanoff. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Borschtanoff.
Borschtanoff misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee is looking to wear down Borschtanoff with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borschtanoff manages to avoid it.
Borschtanoff connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee defending well as Borschtanoff loads up on a big left hand.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee lands a body shot. #T3#
Borschtanoff throws a leg kick but Lee sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borschtanoff.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Borschtanoff moved out of range.
Lee cracks Borschtanoff with an open hand slap.
Borschtanoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Borschtanoff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Borschtanoff on the side of the head.
Borschtanoff shoots and misses
and Borschtanoff takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Borschtanoff does it's job there.
Borschtanoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Borschtanoff moves away.#T4#
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!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Borschtanoff manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Borschtanoff misses.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Borschtanoff bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Borschtanoff is just out of range.
Borschtanoff misses with a low kick.
Borschtanoff lands with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Borschtanoff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Borschtanoff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Borschtanoff goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitri Borschtanoff.
Lee moves out of range as Borschtanoff strikes.
Borschtanoff lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Borschtanoff.
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 Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee swings for the body but Borschtanoff moves out of range.
Borschtanoff misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Borschtanoff to score with a decent uppercut.
Borschtanoff misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borschtanoff can do to turn this around?
Lee cracks a nice hook into Borschtanoff's ribs.
Borschtanoff connects with a jab.
Lee lands with a cross. #ROC#
Borschtanoff is rocked!
Borschtanoff jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borschtanoff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Borschtanoff connects with a jab.#T1#
Borschtanoff shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee works Borschtanoff's body with a nice hook.
Borschtanoff takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee cracks Borschtanoff with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands the left hand.
Borschtanoff is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Borschtanoff goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Demitri Borschtanoff.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Borschtanoff seems to have recovered his senses.
Borschtanoff throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Borschtanoff.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Borschtanoff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Borschtanoff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Lee takes a swing at Borschtanoff's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Borschtanoff's head.
Demitri Borschtanoff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Borschtanoff has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Borschtanoff might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Borschtanoff moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Borschtanoff counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borschtanoff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Borschtanoff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Borschtanoff swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Borschtanoff.
Lee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Borschtanoff backs up against the cage.
Borschtanoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Borschtanoff counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Borschtanoff tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
Lewis Lee's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Borschtanoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borschtanoff takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.#T4#
Borschtanoff scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Borschtanoff.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borschtanoff. Borschtanoff circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borschtanoff throws out the jab.
Borschtanoff misses with a wild body shot.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Borschtanoff.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A leg kick checked by Borschtanoff.
Lewis Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borschtanoff misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
Lewis Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Demitri Borschtanoff stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back'.

Event: VFA Wednesday Fights 1
Date: Feb 08, 2017

#R1#
Jab by NKone.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
NKone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
NKone looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a leg kick but NKone checks it #TD#
and NKone counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee seems keen to control NKone's posture.
NKone throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
NKone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
NKone lands a couple of digs.
NKone working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
NKone stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
NKone is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #T1#
NKone is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee looking to control.
NKone preventing the sweep.
NKone will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee controlling the position.
NKone scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
NKone with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is pulling down on NKone's head. It's preventing any offense from NKone, at least for the moment.
Lee wants to sweep here but NKone controlling him for the moment.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
NKone postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Lee keeping moving, preventing NKone from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee trying to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
NKone throws a good cross that connects. #T3#
NKone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
NKone shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings for the body but NKone moves out of range.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
NKone lands the left hand.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
NKone defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but NKone manages to avoid it.#T4#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but NKone moves away.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down NKone rather than just go for the knockout.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #TD#
so NKone counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
NKone 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.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee has momentary wrist control but NKone slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee pulls NKone in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ole NKone dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut there from NKone.
A low kick from Lee misses
enabling NKone to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from NKone.
Lee scores with a jab. NKone acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and NKone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab from NKone.
Lee throws out a counter right but NKone avoids it with no problem.
NKone scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1#
NKone ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
NKone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee's corner calls for a 1-2. Lee obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Lee misses.
NKone appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee. #T2#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck NKone on the side of the head.
NKone avoids the body shot from Lee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
NKone feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination
and NKone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
NKone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
NKone swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses with a kick to the body #TD#
and NKone counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Ground and pound from NKone.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
NKone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#SUB#
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone 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. #T4#
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
NKone is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is trying to stand. #SUB#
NKone is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time NKone.
Lee tries to roll over but NKone keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee takes a swing at NKone's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a push kick but NKone slaps the foot to one side.
NKone was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
NKone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Lee.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and NKone counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by NKone. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as NKone tries to pass. #T1#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as NKone controls the pace.
NKone trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
NKone looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
NKone pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee is staying active underneath NKone, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
NKone is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
NKone wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.#SUB#
NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but NKone is keeping busy. #T3#
NKone working the head and body with strikes.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.#SUB#
NKone is working for a submission of some sort.
NKone takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee is not content to let NKone control the position.#SUB#
NKone is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but NKone is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but NKone is controlling well.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ole NKone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think NKone 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
An out of breath Ole NKone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: HFC 296 Klitschko vs Wade
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Nakara fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Nakara persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Nakara is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Nakara is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Nakara eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Nakara wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Nakara is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1##SUB2#
Nakara is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Nakara seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Lee has recovered full guard.
Nakara wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Nakara stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee has Nakara pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee is trying to keep Nakara in close. #SUB2#
Nakara drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control the action but Nakara is working from the bottom.
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee taking a breather here.
Nakara sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nakara defends it well.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Nakara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T3#
Nakara is looking to improve his position.
Nakara is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Nakara looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee thows a huge punch but Nakara dodges it nicely.
We've been informed that Nakara has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#SUB2#
Nakara actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Nakara looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Nakara is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Nakara is trying to get back to full guard.
Nakara moves into full guard. #SUB2#
Nakara is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee stands and throws Nakara's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nakara tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Nakara is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tebato Nakara will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nakara closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nakara.
Nakara misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Tebato Nakara has been cut.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Nakara will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nakara has a takedown stuffed.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nakara.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee punishes Nakara's body with a nice straight punch.
Nakara is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nakara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
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!
Nakara shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Nakara keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nakara can do to turn this around?#T1#
Nakara ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Nakara. Nakara gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Nakara, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Nakara doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nakara walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee takes a swing at Nakara's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Lee has Nakara up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nakara misses with a body punch. #T2#
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nakara shrugs off.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nakara misses with a body punch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara takes a shot to the head.
Nakara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara blocking some punches.
Nakara lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Nakara.
Nakara being controlled against the cage.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head. #ROC#
Nakara is rocked!
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nakara misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee is looking to control Nakara's arms but Nakara gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
Lee digs a right hand underneath Nakara's ribcage. Nakara let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T3#
Lee is looking to control Nakara's arms but Nakara 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 Nakara controls the action.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nakara throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Lee - that landed with a thud.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Nakara.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee working aggressively here.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Nakara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nakara backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Nakara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a body shot from Nakara. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nakara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nakara misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee blocking some punches.
Nakara misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nakara fails to land.
A short right from Nakara.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nakara shrugs off.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nakara is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nakara seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nakara swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Nakara lands a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Nakara.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Nakara gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tebato Nakara's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nakara dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nakara stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tebato Nakara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nakara shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck for Nakara with that takedown attempt.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tebato Nakara.
Nakara fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Nakara is just out of range.
Lee lunges at Nakara with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nakara's hand.
Nakara fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nakara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nakara misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head. #CUT#
That has opened up Tebato Nakara's cut even more.
Lee working aggressively here. #T1#
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nakaras head.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee looking to stall.
Nakara's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee gets through Nakara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee lands a big right hand that drops Nakara! The killer instinct kicks in and Lee finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
A very excited looking Lewis Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: HFC 294 Derksen vs Matthews 3
Date: Dec 31, 2016

#R1#
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Holgersson connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Holgersson looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Lee throws out a counter right but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
Lee swings for the body but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Holgersson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Holgersson counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that. #T1#
Holgersson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Holgersson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Holgersson is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Holgersson is proving a slippery customer. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Holgersson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holgersson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T2#
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holgersson looking to pass the guard.
Holgersson is working hard here to advance position.
Holgersson wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing that Holgersson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Holgersson preventing the sweep.
Holgersson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Holgersson forces his way into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Holgersson sits in half guard.
Holgersson lands with a punch from half guard.
Holgersson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Holgersson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Holgersson haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Holgersson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Holgersson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T4#
Holgersson is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee trying to control here.
Holgersson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Holgersson wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Holgersson wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Holgersson prevents Lee from improving his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Holgersson trying to control from Lee's half guard. Lee has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Holgersson chips away with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Holgersson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Holgersson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Holgersson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Holgersson with a body shot.
Holgersson 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.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Holgersson moved out of range nicely.
Holgersson tries to counter with a takedown but Lee is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Holgersson rather than just go for the knockout.
Holgersson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Holgersson tries a head kick but it misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Holgersson. #T1#
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Holgersson slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Holgersson.
Holgersson lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Holgersson.
Lee lands the left hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Nils Holgersson has been cut.
Holgersson is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Holgersson tries to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Holgersson feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Holgersson moved out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Lee down. #T2#
Holgersson thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Holgersson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Holgersson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Holgersson's belly button to the back.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Holgersson. Holgersson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Holgersson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Holgersson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holgersson slips under a jab.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Holgersson was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Holgersson moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lewis Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Holgersson is out of range.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Holgersson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Holgersson throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.#T4#
Holgersson with a nice cross.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses #TD#
and Holgersson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Holgersson trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holgersson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Holgersson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee tries to bench press Holgersson off him but Holgersson keeps the position.
Lee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Holgersson connects with a decent elbow.
Lee takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Nils Holgersson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Holgersson is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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 Nils Holgersson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Holgersson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R3#
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holgersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Holgersson is just out of range.
Lee ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Holgersson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holgersson misses with some punches.
Holgersson lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Holgersson avoids the damage to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters. #T1#
Holgersson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Holgersson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Holgersson is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Holgersson into the cage.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Holgersson backwards.
Holgersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holgersson goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
Holgersson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Holgersson walks into a jab.
Holgersson connects with a solid leg kick.
Holgersson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Holgersson momentarily.
A shot to the liver by Holgersson. Beautiful body shot.
Lee throws a body punch but Holgersson moves out of range.
Holgersson is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Holgersson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Holgersson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears Holgersson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3#
Holgersson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Holgersson lands with a slapping head kick.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee takes a swing at Holgersson's ribcage but misses.
Holgersson doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Holgersson pushes Lee away with a front kick.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Holgersson avoids a punch combination nicely. #T4#
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Holgersson moves away and avoids it.
Holgersson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.#TD#
Holgersson feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Holgersson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holgersson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Holgersson postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Holgersson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Holgersson trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Holgersson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee keeping full guard, as Holgersson tries to pass.
Holgersson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Lewis Lee just about did enough to take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee thuds his right hand into Holgersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD#
Holgersson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Holgersson showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Holgersson is working away from the top position though.
Holgersson is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ground and pound from Holgersson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is in trouble now - Holgersson has advanced to mount!
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Holgersson's attempts to control the action. #T1#
Holgersson lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee holds on to Holgersson around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Lee in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Holgersson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Lee is still in real trouble! Can Holgersson finish him?
Lee takes a big shot to the dome and his eyes have rolled back in his head! Holgersson's killer instinct has kicked in as he finishes the fight with more strikes. Impressive finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
Nils Holgersson retains his lightweight title!
Nils Holgersson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Lewis Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: TWGC 14 (170lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016

Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Spawn Diego and Lewis Lee. Diego comes to the cage accompanied by Turn it up(Shine On) Chamillionaire. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!

180 cm
25 yrs
180 lbs

162 cm
37 yrs
162 lbs

Diego

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spawn Diego! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Lewis Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Steve Smith.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?

Diego rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.

Diego gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Diego will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Diego is keeping the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diego holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Diego is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Diego holds on and takes a little breather.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Diego will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Diego keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Diego looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Diego is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Diego is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Diego is not content to let Lee control the position.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Diego holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.

Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Diego is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Diego defends the submission attempt.
Diego is not content to let Lee control the position.

Lee looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.

Lee is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Diego still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Diego has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diego (4) vs (0) Lee

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Diego (4) vs (2) Lee
Diego keeping control of the position.

That's five minutes gone in the round.
Diego slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Diego is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.

Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! Diego looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Diego looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Diego!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Diego (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee is looking for a sweep.

That's six minutes gone in the round.
Diego taking a breather here.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Diego keeps moving and retains side control.

That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Diego just content to control the position.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee prevents Diego from moving into mount.
Diego controlling the position.

That's eight minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee stops Diego from passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control Diego's posture but Diego avoids it.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.

That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Diego just content to control the position.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee being controlled for a moment.

That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Diego advances to mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diego (10) vs (2) Lee
Diego tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Diego 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.
Lee is working to get back to half guard.

That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Diego gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Diego controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee wants to control but Diego is having none of it.

That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Diego controlling the action here.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Diego is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diego passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Diego (13) vs (2) Lee
Diego tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
A lull in the action here as Diego stalls from top position.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Diego wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.

That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego taking a breather here.
Diego wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diego tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Diego controlling from side mount.
Diego has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.

That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Diego tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Diego taking a breather here.
Lee tries to buck Diego off but Diego is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
Lee gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Diego (15) vs (2) Lee

And that's the end of the fight!
Diego takes the fight on points by 15 to 2.
Lewis Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: HFC 289 Viceroy vs Huey II
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
It looks like Phoenix Templar has been cut.
Templar scores with a nice body kick.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Templar ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Templar takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Templar moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Templar avoids the punch easily.
Templar connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Templar, right into the meat. #T1#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Templar ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a body punch but Templar moves out of range.
Templar is looking to counter punch.
Templar connects with a nice looking jab.
Templar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee misses the body punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a combination. Templar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Templar misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Templar is predictable there
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Templar takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Templar, as that shot connected.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away. #T2#
Lee scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Templar is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lee! Templar is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lewis Lee!
After winning the bout, Lewis Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: HFC 284 Catchmaer vs Viceroy
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Hero tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
Hero ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Hero's head but Hero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hero fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Hero darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Hero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Canadian Hero has been cut.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero lands a right hand.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short left from Hero.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hero scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocking some punches.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero misses with some punches.
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!
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hero working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hero's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee misses with a knee strike.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero working aggressively here. #T3#
Hero misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee. #CUT2#
Canadian Hero's cut is getting worse.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside.
Hero misses with some punches.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Hero blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Hero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hero avoids it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Hero.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Canadian Hero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canadian Hero's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Hero doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Hero is looking to clinch.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Hero saw that one coming.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hero.
Hero wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hero in his tracks.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Hero tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. #CL#
Hero clinches with his opponent.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands an elbow just above Hero 's eye.
Hero takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Canadian Hero's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hero lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hero.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Hero.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hero.
Hero gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hero's brow.
Lee blocking some punches.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
A short right from Hero.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero blocks an elbow strike.
A short left from Hero.
Hero blocks the elbow strike.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Hero leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Canadian Hero has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hero blocks it with crossed arms.
Hero on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Hero.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Hero fails to land.
Hero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Hero throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hero lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hero has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Hero working aggressively here.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Lee throws an elbow but it misses.
Hero throws a head punch that misses.
Hero lands a left hand.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Hero misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Hero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Canadian Hero's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Hero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
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 Canadian Hero will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Canadian Hero's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Lee clobbers Hero with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Lee misses with a hook. Hero ducked under it nicely.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Hero tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hero. #CL#
Hero moves into the clinch.
Hero lands with a light punch inside.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hero is defending well for now.
Hero lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T1#
Hero lands with a short shot to the head.
Hero misses with the head strike.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Hero tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Hero avoids the damage to the body.
Hero misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hero's defenses.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lee lands an elbow just above Hero 's eye.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Canadian Hero's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lewis Lee!
A victorious Lewis Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 50
Date: Jun 14, 2016

#R1#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Santa Cruz throws out the jab.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Santa Cruz scores with a jab to the head.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Santa Cruz thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Santa Cruz falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Santa Cruz back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Santa Cruz misses with a looping right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Santa Cruz. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Santa Cruz keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Santa Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.#T1#
Lee misses with a double jab
and Santa Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Santa Cruz scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Santa Cruz takes one to the side of the head.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Santa Cruz is trying to counter with his kicks.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Santa Cruz is out of range.
Santa Cruz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Santa Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Lee misses. #T2#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Santa Cruz slips a straight right by Lee.
Santa Cruz looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Santa Cruz digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Lee throws a predictable looking body shot
and Santa Cruz counters with a stiff right hand.
Santa Cruz scores with a hook.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Santa Cruz is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Santa Cruz counters with a straight right hand.
Good work by Santa Cruz as he checks the leg kick.
Donk. Lee catches Santa Cruz right on the button with a cross.
Santa Cruz has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Santa Cruz misses with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Santa Cruz misses the shot to the body.
Santa Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santa Cruz ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Santa Cruz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz.
Lee throws a hook but Santa Cruz avoids it easily.
Santa Cruz looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santa Cruz motions for Lee to come forward. Santa Cruz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Santa Cruz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Santa Cruz is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Santa Cruz misses with a wild body shot.
Lee swings for the body but Santa Cruz moves out of range.
Santa Cruz swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Santa Cruz blocks a jab.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Santa Cruz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Santa Cruz scores with a three punch combo! #CUT2#
It looks like Lewis Lee has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Santa Cruz circles away quickly and effectively.
Santa Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Santa Cruz tries a low kick but Lee 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 Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Santa Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Santa Cruz is just out of range.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lewis Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Santa Cruz throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Santa Cruz blocks a jab.#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Santa Cruz is looking for a takedown.
Santa Cruz taking a breather.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
A nice right hand lands inside from Santa Cruz.
Santa Cruz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Santa Cruz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Santa Cruz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santa Cruz prevents a body shot from Lee.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Santa Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Santa Cruz can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Santa Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santa Cruz taking a breather.
Santa Cruz blocks an uppercut.
Santa Cruz blocking some punches. #T2#
Santa Cruz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working aggressively here. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
And Santa Cruz responds with a good body kick, but Lee manages to step out the way in time.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A slow jab from Santa Cruz misses its intended target.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Lee misses.
Santa Cruz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee misses with a hook. Santa Cruz ducked under it nicely.
Lee swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Santa Cruz counters with a left and a right that stings Lee. #T3#
Lee checks the leg kick.
Santa Cruz gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice strike.
Lewis Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Santa Cruz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Santa Cruz showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Santa Cruz only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Santa Cruz tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Santa Cruz against the cage.
Santa Cruz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lewis Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Santa Cruz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #BC#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T4#
Santa Cruz cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
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!#CL#
Santa Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Santa Cruz fails to land.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Santa Cruz has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Santa Cruz won't allow it.
Santa Cruz looking for a takedown.
Lewis Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rafael Santa Cruz.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Santa Cruz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Santa Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Santa Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lewis Lee's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee throws a leg kick but Santa Cruz sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Santa Cruz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Santa Cruz fakes the leg kick and cracks Lee in the body.
Santa Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Santa Cruz throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Santa Cruz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Santa Cruz lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santa Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Santa Cruz. #T1#
Jab from Lee.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Santa Cruz's head backwards.
Santa Cruz smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Santa Cruz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santa Cruz blocks a jab.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Santa Cruz moves out of range easily.
Santa Cruz takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Santa Cruz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Santa Cruz is looking to land body kicks.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santa Cruz. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santa Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Santa Cruz scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Santa Cruz saw that one coming.
Santa Cruz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Santa Cruz connects with a single shot there.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a series of strikes that have Santa Cruz backpedaling.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick from Santa Cruz.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee tries to bum rush Santa Cruz with a series of wild strikes but Santa Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Lee thows a leg kick but Santa Cruz checks it
and Santa Cruz counters with a body kick.
Santa Cruz fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lee has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rafael Santa Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Santa Cruz defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Santa Cruz is able to avoid easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Santa Cruz. Lee shrugs it off though.
Santa Cruz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Santa Cruz on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Santa Cruz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee swinging wildly here. #T4#
Santa Cruz lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santa Cruz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Santa Cruz tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Santa Cruz misses with a straight right.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Santa Cruz crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Santa Cruz gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Santa Cruz manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses the shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lewis Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee 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 Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Lewis Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Destiny Tuesday 47
Date: May 03, 2016

#R1#
Lee punishes Arcuri's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee scores with a head kick. Arcuri tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Lee tries to bum rush Arcuri with a series of wild strikes but Arcuri uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arcuri lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Arcuri lands with a cross.
Arcuri misses with an uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Arcuri misses
and Lee counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Arcuri has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
A big left from Lee misses.
Arcuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arcuri misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arcuri appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arcuri misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee throws a body punch but Arcuri moves out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arcuri moves away.
A big left from Arcuri misses.
Lee misses with a right hand #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Arcuri is stalling in the full guard.
Arcuri throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri chips away with some ground and pound.
Arcuri works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee has Arcuri pulled in close to control his posture.
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcuri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Arcuri sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T3#
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Arcuri passes into half guard. #SUB#
Arcuri looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Arcuri.
Arcuri thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arcuri with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Arcuri scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Arcuri tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Arcuri's guard. #REVB#
Lee wants to stand but Arcuri is controlling his posture from full guard.
Arcuri looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Arcuri is keeping the position.#SUB#
Arcuri working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Arcuri lands a right hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Arcuri counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Arcuri half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee misses with a hook.#T1#
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Arcuri looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lewis Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arcuri checks a leg kick.
Arcuri takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Arcuri drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Arcuri misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Arcuri doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lewis Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Arcuri will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arcuri just misses with a punch to the body.
Arcuri feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Arcuri misses with a kick to the body. #T2#
Arcuri throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arcuri.
Arcuri throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arcuri takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arcuri sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arcuri on the side of the head.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Arcuri moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a takedown into side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee holds on to Arcuri's head and controls the position momentarily. #T3#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Arcuri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Arcuri sits in half guard.
Arcuri slows the pace down in half guard.
Arcuri is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Arcuri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #T4#
Lee wants to improve his position but Arcuri is controlling well.
Lee is controlling Arcuri's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Arcuri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Arcuri lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Arcuri missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Arcuri is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
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 Phil Arcuri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Arcuri throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee stalks Arcuri and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Arcuri's face. Arcuri staggers backwards, shaken.
Arcuri throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Arcuri throws a head kick that misses.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcuri attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from Arcuri tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Arcuri moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Arcuri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Arcuri sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Arcuri throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Arcuri throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Arcuri lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arcuri lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee takes a swing at Arcuri's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a combination #TD#
and Arcuri counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Arcuri is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee controls Arcuri momentarily but Arcuri frees himself.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Arcuri lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Arcuri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Arcuri from controlling successfully.
Arcuri scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Lee has momentary wrist control but Arcuri slips an elbow through the middle.
Arcuri stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Arcuri is working Lee over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Arcuri avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Arcuri trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Lee has his hands on Arcuri's head, controlling the position. #T4#
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee wants to sweep here but Arcuri controlling him for the moment.
Arcuri trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Arcuri's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arcuri throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcuri takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Arcuri throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Phil Arcuri.
I think Arcuri 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Arcuri!
The defeated Lewis Lee had this to say: 'I'm not even sure what I was trying to do tonight! Nothing felt natural at all!'.

Event: Destiny 148: Hermano vs. Suri
Date: Apr 16, 2016

#R1##TD#
Deegan looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Deegan drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Deegan tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Deegan lands a couple of digs.
Lee controls Deegan momentarily but Deegan frees himself.
Deegan is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Lee stands up from mount. Strange move.
Lee tries to move into range but Deegan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Deegan lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Deegan slips under a jab from Lee.
Deegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Deegan off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Deegan blocks a jab.
Deegan checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Deegan.
Deegan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Deegan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CL#
Deegan gets a clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Deegan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deegan misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Deegan takes one on the button.#T2#
Deegan throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee lands with an overhand left.#CL#
Deegan clinches up against the cage.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Deegan is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Deegan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lee slips a straight right by Deegan.
Deegan dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee defending well as Deegan loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws out a counter right but Deegan avoids it with no problem.
Deegan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lewis Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Deegan's sensitive parts.
Deegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Deegan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lee manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T3#
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Deegan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee throws a hook but Deegan blocks it.
Deegan tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Deegan misses the jab.
Deegan throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Deegan.
Cory Deegan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Deegan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Deegan throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Deegan moves into the clinch.#TD#
Deegan pulls guard effortlessly. #T4#
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Deegan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Deegan has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Lewis Lee 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.
#R2#
Deegan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Deegan thinking.
Deegan goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Deegan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Deegan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Deegan off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Deegan.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Deegan's hands.
Deegan shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
A leg kick checked by Deegan.
Deegan tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Deegan staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Deegan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee misses with a head kick.
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!
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Deegan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lewis Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Deegan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lewis Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Deegan misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Deegan throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Deegan missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deegan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Deegan moves away from the strike by Lee.
Deegan connects with a crisp jab. #CL2#
Deegan gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Deegan.
Deegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to bum rush Deegan with a series of wild strikes but Deegan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Deegan blocks a jab.
Deegan lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Deegan's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deegan fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Deegan misses the jab.#T2#
Deegan misses with a head kick.
Deegan tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Deegan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Deegan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Deegan throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Deegan throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee.
Deegan plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.
Lee lands a two punch combo. #TD#
Deegan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Deegan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deegan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T3#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Deegan chips away with some ground and pound.
Deegan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Deegan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to control Deegan's posture but Deegan avoids it.
Lee tries to buck Deegan off but Deegan is having none of it.
Deegan wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Deegan lands with a punch from half guard. #T4##SUB#
Deegan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Lee trying to control but Deegan postures up.
Deegan wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee gets full guard.#SUB2#
Deegan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Lewis Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Deegan cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Deegan tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Deegan misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deegan.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Deegan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Deegan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deegan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt. #CL#
Deegan instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Deegan has him pressed against the cage. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Deegan is just out of range.#T1#
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Deegan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deegan moves away.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Deegan misses with a looping left.#CL#
Deegan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Deegan scores a nice knee to the body.
Deegan using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Deegan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cory Deegan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee managing to block the knees to the body from Deegan.
Cory Deegan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Deegan.
Deegan tries to clinch there but Lee circles away.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Deegan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deegan blocks a head kick by Lee. #TD#
Deegan shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Deegan is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Deegan drops an elbow to the side of Lee's head.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Deegan is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Deegan will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T3#
Deegan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is trying to keep Deegan in close.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan 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 looking to control.
Deegan scoring with some ground and pound. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Deegan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Deegan is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Deegan is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Deegan has managed to sneak the leg through.
Deegan wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Deegan wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Deegan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Deegan is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cory Deegan showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:29
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lewis Lee!
A victorious Lewis Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Cory Deegan stepped up to the mic, saying 'My Heart...My Heartttt! Someone get me an ambulance. '.

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