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Event:
LKO Fight Night 8
Date: Aug 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at *****MY YARD***** in the buildup to the fight.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fawkess jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fawkes moves away.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fawkes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Fawkes's ribs.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Fawkes counters by clinching up.
Fawkes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fawkes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Fawkes avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fawkes to keep the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Fawkes.
#T1#
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fawkes prevents it.
Fawkes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a nice uppercut.
Fawkes lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Good body shot from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a body shot.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Fawkes has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cassius Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fawkes.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fawkes won't allow it.
Fawkes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fawkes is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Fawkes digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fawkes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Fawkes.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fawkes. #T2#
A right handed body shot lands from Fawkes.
A shot in the inside from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fawkes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fawkes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes lands a nice shot to the body.
Fawkes lands an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Fawkes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fawkes lands with a light punch inside.
Good body shot from Fawkes.
Fawkes lands a left hand.
Fawkes is working Lee over against the cage.
Fawkes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fawkes digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fawkes is working Lee over against the cage.
Fawkes lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fawkes pressing his opponent against the cage. #T3#
Fawkes lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Fawkes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fawkes lands with a short shot to the head.
Fawkes lands a body shot.
Fawkes working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fawkes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fawkes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fawkes dips a shoulder and cracks Lee with a mighty uppercut! Lee falls back against the cage and Fawkes unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lee is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Fawkes screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gareth Fawkes!
Gareth Fawkes is the new featherweight champion!
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Event:
LKO14 Armagedon
Date: Aug 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Mankowski shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Mankowski.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Borys Mankowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Mankowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Mankowski controls the pace.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mankowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mankowski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Mankowski tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mankowski is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee.
A lull in the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mankowski working away.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
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.
Mankowski working away.
Mankowski controls the position.#T2#
Lee is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mankowski in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Mankowski working away.
Mankowski tries to advance to mount but can't.
Mankowski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T3#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Mankowski keeps moving and retains side control.
Mankowski just content to control the position.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
Lee is trying to control Mankowski's posture but Mankowski avoids it.
Mankowski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Mankowski working away.#SUB2#
Mankowski is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A lull in the action here.#T4#
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.
Mankowski is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mankowski controlling from side mount.
It looks like Mankowski might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee struggling a bit here.
A lull in the action here as Mankowski stalls from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Borys Mankowski dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#CL2#
Mankowski gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mankowski blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Mankowski 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.
Lee lands with a straight right. Mankowski didn't see that one coming.
Borys Mankowski is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Mankowski clinches up against the cage.
Mankowski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mankowski drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mankowski tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee throws a body punch but Mankowski moves out of range.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee scores with a jab. Mankowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Mankowski drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mankowskis head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee. #TD2#
Mankowski gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SUB2#
Mankowski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
#T3##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mankowski sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mankowski is controlling the pace.
#SUB#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee trying to hold on to Mankowski's head to control him but Mankowski postures up.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Mankowski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mankowski works his way back into a safe position though.
Mankowski is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mankowski is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Mankowski fails with the takedown.
Mankowski misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski shoots and misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mankowski takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lee counter with a right hand. #T1#
Mankowski misses with a takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee tests Mankowski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mankowski ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mankowski.#T2#
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Mankowski seems unphased.
Cassius Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mankowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Mankowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mankowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB2#
Mankowski wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3##SUB2#
Mankowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mankowski trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Mankowski takes a little break here. Lee wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee prevents Mankowski from improving position.
Mankowski controlling the position.
Mankowski wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee tries to bench press Mankowski off him but Mankowski keeps the position.
Lee tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Mankowski maintains control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee takes a swing at Mankowski's ribcage but misses.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Mankowski backing up. Mankowski nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Mankowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mankowski is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Mankowski tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mankowski somewhat.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Mankowski's defenses.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mankowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mankowski fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mankowski can do to turn this around?
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Mankowski 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 Mankowski off to one side.
Lee sizes up Mankowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mankowski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mankowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee lands with a good body shot.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Mankowski with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Mankowski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Mankowski's head. #T4#
Lee throws a series of punches but Mankowski avoids them all with ease.
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A shot to the liver by Lee. Beautiful body shot.
Mankowski takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mankowski fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cassius Lee had his way with Borys Mankowski in 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R5#
Lee with a hook.
Mankowski has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Mankowski looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mankowski changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Mankowski manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cassius Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Borys Mankowski.
Lee throws a hook but Mankowski avoids it easily.
Mankowski tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#T1#
Mankowski shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mankowski takes one to the chin there.
Mankowski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Mankowski's ribs.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Mankowski fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cassius Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Mankowski has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mankowski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cassius Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee thuds his right hand into Mankowski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mankowski fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Mankowski with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Mankowski backing up. Mankowski nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Mankowski misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Mankowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Mankowski shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Mankowski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Mankowski shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.#TD2#
Mankowski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Mankowski is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mankowski seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T4#
Mankowski's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is pulling down on Mankowski's head. It's preventing any offense from Mankowski, at least for the moment.
Borys Mankowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cassius Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:45
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:45
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cassius Lee!
Cassius Lee is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cassius Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LAFC 7
Date: Jun 22, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of McGregor's head. #TD#
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but McGregor is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGregor doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... McGregor has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! McGregor reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! McGregor taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Cassius Lee!
After winning the bout, Cassius Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
LAFC 6
Date: Jun 08, 2016 |
#R1#
Sauve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
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 connects with a body shot that sends Sauve's belly button to the back.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Sauve counters with a straight right hand.
Sauve stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice shot by Sauve.
Jab by Sauve.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Sauve lands with a shot to the body.
Sauve throws a nice head kick!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sauve throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Sauve lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Sauve tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Sauve.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kyle Sauve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sauve cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Good standup being displayed there by Sauve as he connects with a hook.#T1##CL#
Sauve pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Sauve.
Sauve scores with a shoulder strike.
Sauve lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sauve is defending well.#BC#
Sauve breaks from the clinch.
Sauve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Sauve lands with a kick to the temple. Lee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Sauve's head back.
Sauve connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Sauve is just out of range.#T2#
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Sauve clinches up against the cage.
Sauve lands with a right to the head.
Sauve misses with a punch to the body.
Sauve pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sauve breaks the clinch.
Sauve scores with a head kick.
Lee blocks a head kick by Sauve.
Lee lunges at Sauve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sauve's hand.
Sauve throws a combination that misses
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sauve moves away.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Sauve. #T3#
Sauve avoids the body shot from Lee.
A counter left hand to the body from Sauve misses its target.
Lee takes a swing at Sauve's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Sauve instigates a clinch.
Sauve lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Sauve slips the punch.
Sauve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Sauve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sauve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sauve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
A head kick misses from Sauve.
Lee doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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.
Sauve scores with a body shot.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Sauve rather than just go for the knockout.#T4#
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Sauve slips the punch.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sauve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Sauve misses the target.
Sauve avoids the body shot from Lee.
Sauve lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Sauve scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice cross by Sauve.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sauve dominated that round.
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#
Sauve misses with a two punch combination.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Sauve takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sauve is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a jab when Sauve was well out of range.
Sauve throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
Sauve throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sauve swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Sauve connects with a looping right hand.
Sauve with a nice cross.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by 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!
Sauve lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sauve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Sauve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T1#
A head kick misses from Sauve.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Sauve throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Sauve ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee lunges at Sauve with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sauve's hand.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sauve scores with a spinning back kick!
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kyle Sauve is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a hook. Sauve ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target. #T2#
Nice straight punches there by Sauve. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sauve.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sauve connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sauve throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Sauve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Kyle Sauve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T3#
Sauve with a hook.
Sauve lands a lovely overhand right.
Sauve scores with a decent looking hook.
Sauve explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
A left lands for Sauve.#CL#
Sauve closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
A short uppercut from Sauve.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #BC#
Sauve's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Sauve cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sauve throws a head kick that Lee semi-blocks.
#CL#
Sauve drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Sauve lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Sauve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sauve is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee lands a head shot.
Kyle Sauve is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sauve tries a head kick but it misses.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#TD2#
Lee scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Lee swings around for an armbar but Sauve sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.
Sauve trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Sauve drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Sauve off! Sauve jumps back into Lee's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Sauve dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Sauve had a free shot at his head there.
Sauve lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee throws a right and a left that Sauve avoids nicely.
Sauve with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Sauve lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Cassius Lee has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sauve is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Sauve.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Sauve was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T1#
Sauve pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sauve plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Sauve misses with a series of wild punches.
Sauve misses with a two punch combination.
Sauve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sauve dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Sauve.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sauves jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sauve throws a head kick that misses.
Sauve cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sauve misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee avoids the body shot from Sauve.
Lee avoids the head kick by Sauve.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Sauve.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Sauve lands with a right hand.
Lee scores with a jab.
Sauve lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sauve catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sauve slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
#CL#
Sauve has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Sauve manages to break the clinch.
Sauve fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Sauve lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Sauve paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Sauve.
Sauve cracks the inside of Lee's front leg.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sauve, as that shot connected.
Sauve moves away from the strike by Lee.
A combination from Sauve does no damage.
Lee takes a swing at Sauve's ribcage but misses.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sauve throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Cassius Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Sauve lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Sauve was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sauve changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Sauve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sauve 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Sauve!
Kyle Sauve retains his featherweight title!
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Event:
LAFC 4
Date: May 25, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Greenberg fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee stalling against the cage.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Greenberg avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #TD2#
Greenberg has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Greenberg defends easily.
Greenberg missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Greenberg throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely. #T1##SUB#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Greenberg doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Greenberg escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Cassius Lee!
Cassius Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Primal 21
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A nice side step and Mulumba releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Cassius Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mulumba jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.#CUT2#
It looks like Cassius Lee has been cut.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mulumba manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mulumba keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mulumba uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mulumba works the jab nicely.
Mulumba swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mulumba counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mulumba scores with a punch to the head.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T1##CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Mulumba lands with a right to the head. #ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Lee trying to stall but Mulumba improves his position.
Lee tries to work over Mulumba's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Mulumba.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mulumba forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mulumba lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.#BC2#
Mulumba manages to break the clinch.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mulumba.
Mulumba moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Mulumba throws a counter combo.
Mulumba has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Mulumba cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Kengo Mulumba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses the body punch
and Mulumba counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mulumba scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mulumba is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T2#
Lee moves to clinch but Mulumba breaks away
and Mulumba counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Lee has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kengo Mulumba!
Post fight, Kengo Mulumba stared into the camera and said 'I was gonna retire but then I saw the next fight offer: a chance to embarrass one of Mamada's bitch ass fighters. So here I am. How do you like me now motherfuckers?'.
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Event:
Primal 16
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Soares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soares to get the leverage. #SUB#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Soares to get the leverage.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg. #SUB#
Soares 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.
Soares controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T1##SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Soares is looking for a kimura here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to kick Soares off but Soares keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Soares tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Well, if Soares is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee wants to improve his position but Soares is controlling well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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.#SUB#
Soares is working for a submission of some sort.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Soares seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee wants to stand and escape but Soares is having none of it. #T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Soares from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Soares is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Lee tries to get set, Soares tries to push him back and clinch up but Lee manages to avoid the attempt.
Soares misses with a two punch combination.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cassius Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee lands a nice hook to Soares's body. Soares takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Soares darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soares.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee tries to break free but Soares pushes him back against the cage.
Soares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#TD#
Soares drags the fight down to the ground.
#T4#
Soares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Soares is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Soares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Soares is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Soares holds on and takes a little breather.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Soares working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cassius Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Soares shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Soares prevents Lee from improving his position.
Soares controlling the action here.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Soares is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Soares is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Soares sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T1##SUB#
Soares seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #SUB#
Soares 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.
Soares wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Soares is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Soares performing his best blanket impression for a moment. #SUB#
Soares is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Soares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Soares controlling the action here. #SUB#
Soares is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Soares has control of the leg.
Soares not doing much here.
Lee scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Soares manages to mount him!
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Soares trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Soares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#T4#
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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lee tries to hold on but Soares pushes him away.
Soares controlling from mount.
Soares moves to the back.
Soares trying to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Good control from Soares.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andre Soares dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Soares tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Lee thows a leg kick but Soares checks it #TD#
so Soares counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Soares pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Soares postures up.
Soares sitting in guard here, content to control.
Soares sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Andre Soares overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Soares works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB#
Soares 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. Soares eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is trying to stand.
#T1##SUB#
Lee is pushing off trying to get to his feet. Soares has hold of the leg though and he's dropped back for a heel hook… has he got it?? YES! Lee is tapping! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Heel Hook). Andre Soares!
Andre Soares 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.
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