Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: OFK 397 - Orsic Vs Lee
Date: Apr 27, 2024

#R1#
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.#TD#
Orsic shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lee is trying to defend but Orsic finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee gets full guard.
Orsic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Orsic wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Orsic defends well.
Orsic's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Orsic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Orsic has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Orsic trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Orsic trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Orsic avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Orsic escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control! #SUB#
Orsic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Orsic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T2#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Orsic's best efforts.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Orsic has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lee wants to hold on but Orsic pushes him away.
Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Orsic has a good base and remains in mount.
Orsic landing punches.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T3#
Orsic is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Orsic scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Orsic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Orsic lands a nice short elbow.
Orsic lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee wants to improve his position but Orsic is controlling well.
Lee has a hand on Orsic's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Orsic takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!#T4#
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee taking shots to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic landing strikes, looking to finish!
Orsic fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Orsic goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in Orsic's guard.
Lee trying to control but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Lee is trying to control. Orsic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Mate Orsic dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
An inside leg kick from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range as Orsic strikes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jab by Lee.
Mate Orsic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Orsic throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Orsic.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a double jab #TD#
and Orsic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Orsic.
Orsic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Orsic defends it easily. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Orsic defends easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Orsic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1#
Orsic passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Orsic lands an elbow.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Orsic cracks Lee with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee tries to bench press Orsic off him but Orsic keeps the position.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Orsic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Orsic 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.
Orsic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #T2##SUB#
Orsic seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is pressing down on Orsic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Orsic trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Orsic defends it easily.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3#
Orsic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Orsic defends easily.
Orsic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Orsic's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Orsic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Orsic works his way back into a safe position though.
Orsic trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee has an active guard here but Orsic has managed to pass into half guard.
Orsic looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#T4#
Orsic is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Orsic lands with a punch from half guard. #SUB#
Orsic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Lee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mate Orsic!
Our winner, Mate Orsic, 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: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Ajuricaba blocks a jab.
Ajuricaba checks a low kick from Lee.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ajuricaba slips the punch.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajuricaba ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Ajuricaba avoids the head kick by Lee.
Ajuricaba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ajuricaba checks the leg kick.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ajuricaba in his tracks. #T1#
Ajuricaba ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Ajuricaba stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Ajuricaba throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee avoids the body shot from Ajuricaba.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Ajuricaba connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Ajuricaba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajuricaba scores with a leg kick.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ajuricaba lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Ajuricaba misses.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ajuricaba back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Ajuricaba now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab.#T2#
Lee misses with a looping left.
Ajuricaba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ajuricaba back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Ajuricaba steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ajuricaba works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Ajuricaba scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ajuricaba! But no joy.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ajuricaba cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ajuricaba lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee digs a good body shot into Ajuricaba's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Ajuricaba misses the target.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ajuricaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ajuricaba 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 mush.
Ajuricaba lands with a shot to the body.
Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.#T3#
Ajuricaba slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ajuricaba.
Lee defending well as Ajuricaba loads up on a big left hand.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Ajuricaba's leg but Ajuricaba calmly moves out of range.
Ajuricaba lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Ajuricaba tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Ajuricaba.
That kick from Ajuricaba tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Ajuricaba looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ajuricaba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheers as Ajuricaba lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Ajuricaba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Good work by Ajuricaba as he checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Ajuricaba.#T4#
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Ajuricaba's head back.
Ajuricaba paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Ajuricaba takes one on the button.
Lee slips a straight right by Ajuricaba.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Ajuricaba was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ajuricaba throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Ajuricaba moved out of range nicely.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ajuricaba misses with a straight right.
Ajuricaba with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ajuricaba. Ajuricaba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lee throws a hook but Ajuricaba avoids it easily.
A big left from Lee misses.
Ajuricaba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ajuricaba to score with a decent uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor 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#
A bone on bone clash there as Ajuricaba blocks the leg kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ajuricaba throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee throws a quick counter head kick but Ajuricaba was just out of range.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ajuricaba. That did some damage!
Ajuricaba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Ajuricaba sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Ajuricaba throws a shot to the body.
Ajuricaba misses with a looping right.
Ajuricaba looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba staying out of range there.
Ajuricaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Ajuricaba throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Ajuricaba throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. #T1#
Ajuricaba moves out of range of the strikes.
Ajuricaba moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Ajuricaba blocks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Ajuricaba on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ajuricaba's head.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ajuricaba swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ajuricaba on the side of the head.
Lee works Ajuricaba's body with a nice hook.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ajuricaba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jab by Lee.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ajuricaba throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
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 throws a hook to the side of Ajuricaba's head but Ajuricaba sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Ajuricaba seems unphased.
Ajuricaba fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Ajuricaba saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Ajuricaba blocks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a low kick as Ajuricaba jumps back.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Ajuricaba counters with a two punch combo.
Lee lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a low kick but Ajuricaba avoids it.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it.
Ajuricaba pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws a hook but Ajuricaba blocks it.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Ajuricaba walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Ajuricaba throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Ajuricaba looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Ajuricaba swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee misses with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Ajuricaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ajuricaba just misses with a punch to the body.
A leg kick checked by Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Ajuricaba throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a hook
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ajuricaba moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T4#
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ajuricaba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Ajuricaba checks the leg kick.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Ajuricaba with the inside leg kick.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Ajuricaba checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Ajuricaba throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee throws a hook but Ajuricaba avoids it easily.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Lee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Ajuricaba.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice body shot.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Ajuricaba slips the punch.
Ajuricaba slips under a jab from Lee.
Ajuricaba misses the jab.
Ajuricaba with a hook.
Ajuricaba missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target.
Ajuricaba takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
That kick from Lee tenderised Ajuricaba's leg. Ajuricaba is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ajuricaba throws out the jab.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Ajuricaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ajuricaba fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee lands a head kick. Ajuricaba smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lee slips under a jab from Ajuricaba.
Lee thows a leg kick but Ajuricaba checks it
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
Ajuricaba throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Ajuricaba misses with a body kick.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Lee blocks a head kick by Ajuricaba.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Ajuricaba throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ajuricaba checks it well.
Ajuricaba let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ajuricaba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ajuricaba has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A jab from Ajuricaba misses.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Ajuricaba counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Ajuricaba counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ajuricaba to counter with a crisp jab.
Ajuricaba uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.#T2#
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Ajuricaba looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Ajuricaba connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
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 punch combination from Ajuricaba misses.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Ajuricaba counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ajuricaba moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook
and Ajuricaba counters with a straight right hand.
Ajuricaba throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Ajuricaba's ribs.
Ajuricaba looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Ajuricaba misses with an uppercut.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ajuricaba misses the shot to the body.
Ajuricaba checks a leg kick.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Ajuricaba checks the leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Ajuricaba.
Huena Ajuricaba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good standup being displayed there by Ajuricaba as he connects with a hook.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ajuricaba was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee scores with a spinning back kick!
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Ajuricaba throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ajuricaba bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ajuricaba misses with a looping left.
Ajuricaba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
A big left from Ajuricaba misses.
Ajuricaba scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one. #T4#
Ajuricaba throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Ajuricaba scores with a jab to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee cracks Ajuricaba with an open hand slap.
Donk. Ajuricaba catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ajuricaba misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a leg kick
letting Ajuricaba counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ajuricaba. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Ajuricaba manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Ajuricaba.
Ajuricaba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Ajuricaba misses with a looping right.
Ajuricaba throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.

And that's the end of the fight!
Huena Ajuricaba comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Lee misses.
Lee misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips a jab and a cross from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe slips a jab from Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
A good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Redcliffe misses.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL2#
and Redcliffe counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Redcliffe lands with a left to the head.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a left hand. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a nice knee to the body.
Lee blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee gets through Redcliffe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Redcliffe working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee working aggressively here. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redcliffe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee takes a knee to the side of the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Redcliffe.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is trying to stall.
Redcliffe has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe works on Lee's body with a couple of short punches.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee. #T4##BC2#
Redcliffe breaks the clinch.
Redcliffe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a leg kick
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.
Redcliffe feints a counter leg kick.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Redcliffe had a free shot at his head there.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Redcliffe. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Lee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jab from Redcliffe.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Redcliffe saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Redcliffe's knee but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Redcliffe 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.#T1#
Redcliffe misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Redcliffe darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe avoids it easily.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Redcliffe lands a jab.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Redcliffe has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Redcliffe looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Redcliffe just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.#T2#
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee thows a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it
and Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.#CL2#
Redcliffe forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Redcliffe lands with a light punch inside.
Lee pressing his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Redcliffe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Redcliffe has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to work over Redcliffe's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
A shot in the inside from Redcliffe.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#BC2#
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Redcliffe finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee slips under a jab.
A jab from Lee misses.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Good work by Lee as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a left to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R3#
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Redcliffe checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Redcliffe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Redcliffe.
Good work by Redcliffe as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slips under a jab.
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee moves out of range of the leg kick from Redcliffe.
A big left from Lee misses. #T1#
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Redcliffe has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
Redcliffe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.#TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Redcliffe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Redcliffe 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. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T2##SUB#
Lee working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Redcliffe has passed into half guard!
Lee tries to get to full guard but Redcliffe has control of the leg. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee wants to improve his position but Redcliffe is controlling well. #T3#
Redcliffe missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Redcliffe prevents Lee from improving his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Redcliffe is continuing to stall.#SUB#
Lee looking for subs from the bottom but Redcliffe mounts him!#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Redcliffe jumps into side control!
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Redcliffe has control of the leg.
Redcliffe trying to control the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe really 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.#R4#
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Redcliffe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Redcliffe moves away and avoids it.
Lee throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe misses with a looping right.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Redcliffe checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Redcliffe tries to counter by closing the distance.
Redcliffe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Redcliffe misses with a two punch combination.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Redcliffe misses. #T1#
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Lee sees coming a mile off.
Redcliffe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Lee goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Redcliffe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Redcliffe moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Lee tries to work over Redcliffe's front leg with a kick but Redcliffe checks it.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Redcliffe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
As Redcliffe tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Redcliffe manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Redcliffe moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Redcliffe.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Redcliffe wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
A jab from Redcliffe finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
Redcliffe takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Redcliffe to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Redcliffe counters with a body kick.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe dodges the punch combination from Lee. #T4#
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe throws a solid leg kick but Lee takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Redcliffe.
Lee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Redcliffe can pounce on him.
Lee jabs Redcliffe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick but Lee moved away.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A low kick lands for Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Kwame Redcliffe dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R5#
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee misses with a body shot
and Redcliffe counters with a leg kick.
Redcliffe slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a push kick.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
Lee walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Redcliffe scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Redcliffe blocks a leg kick.
Redcliffe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
Redcliffe defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Redcliffe is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Redcliffe throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Lee.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
Redcliffe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a leg kick #CL2#
and Redcliffe counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee lands an elbow inside.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Redcliffe.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.#T3#
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee. #BC2#
Redcliffe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Redcliffe takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lee throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Redcliffe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand. #T4#
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Lee.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee sets himself, and Redcliffe steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Redcliffe throws a one two combo.
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Redcliffe walks into a left hand.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Redcliffe counters with a nice body kick.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Redcliffe, as that shot connected.
Redcliffe moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Lee misses with a leg kick.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kwame Redcliffe.
Well Redcliffe 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 45:50
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Kwame Redcliffe is the new lightweight champion!
Kwame Redcliffe decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 50
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
As Stepanovich backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee misses with a hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws a head kick that Stepanovich semi-blocks.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1#
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stepanovich on the side of the head.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Stepanovich scrambles back to his feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich with a jab.
Stepanovich's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee lands a jab-cross combination.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee moves forwards but Stepanovich connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to slow Stepanovich down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Conor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Stepanovich misses. #T2#
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stepanovich. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Stepanovich connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stepanovich throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee throws a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich 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 mush.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stepanovich needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Lee does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target. #T3#
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Stepanovich scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is looking to chop away at Stepanovich's legs.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Nice cross by Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
Stepanovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Stepanovich scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws out a powerful jab.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Lee connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Stepanovich moved away.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich misses the body punch
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stepanovich connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#TD2#
Stepanovich shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.#T1#
Stepanovich stands up over Lee, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Stepanovich wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Stepanovich connects with a couple of short punches.
Stepanovich trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stepanovich postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Stepanovich avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee is trying to keep Stepanovich in close. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Stepanovich pushes his legs off easily.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stepanovich showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Lee has an active guard here but Stepanovich has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Nice strikes from Stepanovich there.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Stepanovich wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB#
Lee has his foot on Stepanovich's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stepanovich works his way back into a safe position though.
Stepanovich throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Stepanovich tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Stepanovich must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T4#
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stepanovich distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Stepanovich postures up. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Stepanovich trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee has his feet on Stepanovich's thighs here. He's pushed Stepanovich off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Stepanovich screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee retains his lightweight title!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld live 48
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee wants to counter with a clinch but Turcotte pushes him away.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Turcotte connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turcotte takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Turcotte moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there. #T1#
Turcotte lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Turcotte showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Turcotte was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Turcotte takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.#T2#
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte misses with the combination.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Turcotte looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a big counter head kick but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Good standup being displayed there by Turcotte as he connects with a hook.
Lee connects with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Lee was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Lee slips under a jab.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Lee misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte connects with a looping right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Turcotte is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Turcotte on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee catches Turcotte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
As Turcotte backs off Lee throws a huge counter combo but Turcotte manages to avoid it all.
Conor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Turcotte lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Turcotte misses with a looping right.
Lee stuns Turcotte with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee. #T1#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Turcotte avoids it this time.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Turcotte saw that one coming.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Turcotte back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Turcotte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Turcotte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Turcotte throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte. #T3#
Turcotte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Turcotte scrambles back to his feet.
Lee lands with a straight right. Turcotte didn't see that one coming.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Turcotte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Turcotte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte catches Lee with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A big left from Turcotte misses. #T4#
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Turcotte counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Turcotte throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Turcotte is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Turcotte on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Turcotte connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee moves away from the strike by Turcotte.
Good work by Turcotte as he checks the leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Turcotte has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Turcotte and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Turcotte under the eye.
Turcotte misses with an uppercut.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Turcotte avoids the head kick by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Nice shot by Turcotte.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range. #T1#
Lee takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Lee.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Lee.
A bone on bone clash there as Turcotte blocks the leg kick.
Lee throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turcotte misses with a straight right.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turcotte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body punch from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range. #T2#
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Lee misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Turcotte's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Turcotte moves out of range easily.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Turcotte takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turcotte swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Turcotte saw it coming and moves away.
Turcotte throws a big counter combination but Lee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Turcotte scores with a nice strike.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Turcotte.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte. #T4#
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee misses with a straight right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Turcotte momentarily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Conor Lee just about did enough to take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee cracks Turcotte with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a nice right hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Turcotte lands.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Turcotte lands a jab.#T1#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
A jab from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a body shot.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
Lee defending well as Turcotte loads up on a big left hand.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turcotte bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A punch combination from Turcotte misses.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Turcotte's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee connects with a high kick.
Turcotte moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Turcotte checks it.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A quick step to the side and Turcotte tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turcotte jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Turcotte off the cage and back into range.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee looks to land a combination. Turcotte sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Turcotte checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Turcotte was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Turcotte scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Turcotte with an uppercut!
Turcotte staying out of range there.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Turcotte's head back. #T4#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Turcotte slips under a jab.
Lee throws a combination that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee throws a right and a left that Turcotte avoids nicely.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Turcotte darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Turcotte takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Jacques Turcotte will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R5#
Turcotte scores with a hook.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
An attempted straight right counter from Turcotte misses the target.
Turcotte gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte 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.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Lee misses.
Turcotte scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Turcotte takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
An inside leg kick lands from Lee. #T1#
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Turcotte moves his leg out of the way.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Turcotte's head but Turcotte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turcotte defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Turcotte does a little dance to reset his feet.
Turcotte appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big left from Turcotte misses.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheers as Turcotte lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Jacques Turcotte has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Turcotte's belly button to the back.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Turcotte moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Turcotte lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lee digs a good body shot into Turcotte's ribs.
Turcotte drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Lee throws a hook but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee slips under a jab.
The fighters circling - Turcotte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T4#
Lee jabs Turcotte to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee misses with a straight left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Turcotte takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Turcotte on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Turcotte takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turcotte swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Turcotte misses with a two punch combination.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turcotte. That did some damage!
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Turcotte moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee misses with a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
Well Lee 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 47:49
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee is the new lightweight champion!
Conor Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Nfld live 44
Date: Sep 16, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Redcliffe ducks down to avoid it.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe lands a body shot.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
A countering left hand to the body from Redcliffe misses.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Redcliffe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Redcliffe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe checks a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Redcliffe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a straight left. #T1#
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe thumps Lee with a low kick.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Redcliffe checks it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Lee down.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.
Redcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Redcliffe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Redcliffe manages to avoid it.#CL2#
Redcliffe has managed to clinch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee digs a right hand into Redcliffe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Redcliffe's gas tank.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Redcliffe backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Redcliffe obliges.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
Redcliffe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Redcliffe blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with the head strike.
A short left from Lee.
Redcliffe's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
Redcliffe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe is stalling here.
Redcliffe is stalling here. #T4#
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Redcliffe avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Redcliffe blocking some punches.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Redcliffe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Lee pushes off an throws an elbow but Redcliffe leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a hook but Redcliffe blocks it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Redcliffe down.
Redcliffe avoids the body shot from Lee.
As Lee backs off Redcliffe throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe misses the shot to the body.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Redcliffe seems unphased.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Lee.
Redcliffe throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redcliffe blocks a low kick nicely.
Redcliffe wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Redcliffe looks to clinch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe lands with a good body shot.
Redcliffe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Redcliffe thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Redcliffe takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Redcliffe's knee but Redcliffe avoids it well.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee tests Redcliffe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Redcliffe throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Lee slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Donk. Lee catches Redcliffe right on the button with a cross.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Redcliffe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T2#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws the left hand but Redcliffe avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Redcliffe moves into range and clinches up with Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Redcliffe as the two fighters clinch.
Redcliffe looking to stall.
Lee cracks Redcliffe with a nice body shot.
Redcliffe scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee tries to pull guard but Redcliffe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Redcliffe is working Lee over against the cage.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Redcliffe.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe can turn it around.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts. #T4#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big right from Lee misses.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee thows a leg kick but Redcliffe checks it
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving. #CL2#
Redcliffe clinches.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Redcliffe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Redcliffe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Redcliffe.
Lee thuds his right hand into Redcliffe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee thumps Redcliffe with a low kick.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee throws a leg kick but Redcliffe moved away.
Redcliffe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Redcliffe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Redcliffe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe checks a low kick from Lee.
Nice body kick from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
and Redcliffe counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Lee tries to keep at a distance but Redcliffe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Redcliffe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Redcliffe back against the cage.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Redcliffe fails to land.
Lee working aggressively here.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Redcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lee avoids it.#T1#
Lee misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe prevents a body shot from Lee.
Redcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe blocks an elbow strike.
Lee misses with the head strike. #T2#
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores with a hook to the body.
Redcliffe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Redcliffe smiles and moves away.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe wants to clinch.
Redcliffe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Redcliffe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Redcliffe throws a body kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Redcliffe looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
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 throws a head kick but Redcliffe moves out of range. #T4#
Redcliffe lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
A cross from Redcliffe lands.
Redcliffe misses with a straight left.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Redcliffe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee lands a two punch combo.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Redcliffe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Lee misses with a hook. Redcliffe ducked under it nicely.
Redcliffe sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe takes one to the chin there.
Redcliffe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Redcliffe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.

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 Conor Lee.
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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Conor Lee!
Conor Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Kwame Redcliffe was interviewed post fight and said 'You're lucky I like your mumma!'.

Event: Nfld live 42
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws a jab when Stepanovich was well out of range.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Stepanovich pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee stuns Stepanovich with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Stepanovich's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee lands a head shot.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Stepanovich cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. #T1#
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich takes one to the side of the head.
A big right from Stepanovich misses.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee blocks a jab.
Stepanovich throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely. #T2#
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee staying out of range there.
Stepanovich rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Stepanovich tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Stepanovich is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Stepanovich blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee lands an uppercut.
Lee is leaning against Stepanovich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee pushes Stepanovich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Stepanovich lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Stepanovich looks winded!
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Stepanovich backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stepanovich.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stepanovich takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich working hard to break the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Stepanovich swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
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 is working Stepanovich over against the cage.#T4#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stepanovich's efforts to push away.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Stepanovich in his tracks for a moment.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee blocking some punches.
Stepanovich tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Stepanovich shrugs off.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Stepanovich scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee scores with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stepanovich's elbow.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lee has Stepanovich pressed against the cage, preventing Stepanovich from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stepanovich working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stepanovich wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stepanovich can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Stepanovich sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Lee tries a low kick but Stepanovich avoids it.
Stepanovich shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Stepanovich just misses with a punch to the body.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
No joy there for Stepanovich, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Stepanovich throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Stepanovich off balance momentarily.
The crowd cheers as Stepanovich lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Stepanovich feints a jab promting Lee to slip. Stepanovich then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Lee slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A jab lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Stepanovich walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Lee feints a jab promting Stepanovich to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stepanovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Stepanovich missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Stepanovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich sees it coming and moves out of range.
Stepanovich is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Stepanovich throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stepanovich blocks a head kick by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Stepanovich on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Stepanovich throws a combination that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws a leg kick but Lee checks it.
Stepanovich connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Stepanovich.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Stepanovich takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right. #T3#
Stepanovich will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Stepanovich's head backwards.
Stepanovich bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Stepanovich is able to avoid easily.
Lee misses the jab.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Nice uppercut lands for Stepanovich. That snapped Lee's head back. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stepanovich rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Stepanovich breaks away and moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a wild combination.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee defending well as Stepanovich loads up on a big left hand.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Despite the aggression on Stepanovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A bone on bone clash there as Stepanovich blocks the leg kick.
Stepanovich lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Stepanovich stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich lands with a nice body punch.
Stepanovich jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T1#
Stepanovich uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lee has time to react.
A lazy left from Stepanovich finds it's target.
Stepanovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Lee throws a front kick aimed at Stepanovich's knee but Stepanovich avoids it well.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Lee tenderised Stepanovich's leg. Stepanovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Stepanovich lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee staying out of range there.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
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.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee punishes Stepanovich's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Stepanovich is just out of range.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Stepanovich's head.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stepanovich connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Stepanovich fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good shot there by Lee.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stepanovich takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Stepanovich misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand #CL#
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Stepanovich has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Stepanovich is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.#BC2#
Stepanovich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich avoids it easily.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich slips a straight right by Lee.
Stepanovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T4#
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Stepanovich does no damage.
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.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Stepanovich misses with a two punch combination.
Stepanovich takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee cracks a nice hook into Stepanovich's ribs.
Lee with a nice cross.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Stepanovich scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: Nfld 35
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
Kruschev tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Kruschev throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Kruschev lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruschev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good work by Kruschev as he checks the leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Lee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev slips a jab from Lee.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev 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.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruschev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee connects with a leg kick. #T1#
Kruschev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kruschev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruschev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kruschev checks the leg kick nicely there.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruschev throws out the jab.
Lee throws a right and a left that Kruschev avoids nicely.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kruschev checks it well.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee takes one on the button.
Kruschev connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily. #T2#
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruschev moves away.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tests Kruschev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kruschev takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!
Kruschev misses with a low kick as Lee jumps back.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Jab by Kruschev.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Kruschev tried to score with a low kick but Lee checks it.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Kruschev moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks. #T3#
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kruschev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kruschev is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kruschev.
Lee misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
It appears Kruschev was looking to counter with a kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Kruschev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lee really felt that one!
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kruschev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab. #T4#
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kruschev drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kruschev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
Kruschev thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Kruschev settles back down.
Kruschev checks a leg kick.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee with a nice cross.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kruschev is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Kruschev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Kruschev tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Kruschev 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.
A swing and a miss from Kruschev.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kruschev throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Kruschev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee wants to counter the offense by Kruschev and move into the clinch position.
Kruschev thumps Lee with a low kick.
Kruschev fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Kruschev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Kruschev looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Lee blocks a jab.
Kruschev stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kruschev under the eye.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Kruschev is just out of range.
Kruschev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!
Kruschev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Kruschev. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee thuds his right hand into Kruschev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Kruschev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Wally Kruschev is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kruschev finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
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!
Kruschev lands a nice looking body kick.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kruschev to score with a decent uppercut.
Kruschev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.#T2#
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
A nice leg kick from Kruschev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a hook.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kruschev throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruschev manages to avoid it.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kruschev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Kruschev digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kruschev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #BC#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Kruschev is out of range.
Kruschev lands with an overhand left.
Lee lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kruschev scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Good standup being displayed there by Kruschev as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruschev throws a push kick but Lee slaps the foot to one side.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Kruschev misses with a straight left. #CL#
Kruschev instigates a clinch. #T4#
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kruschev.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruschev looks for the body kick but Lee saw that one coming.
Kruschev misses with a body kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kruschev's hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruschev is looking to land body kicks.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kruschev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kruschev lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Kruschev throws a leg kick that is checked#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Wally Kruschev 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.#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab lands there for Kruschev.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kruschev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruschev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee lands a nice hook to Kruschev's body. Kruschev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Kruschev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kruschev connects with a nice looking jab. #T1#
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Good shot there by Lee.
Kruschev connects with a crisp jab.
Lee defending well as Kruschev loads up on a big left hand.
Kruschev looks to land a body kick but Lee moved away.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Kruschev wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Kruschev wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kruschev lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.#T2#
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruschev circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws a body punch but Kruschev moves out of range.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick but Kruschev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Kruschev is out of range.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kruschev. Kruschev obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee connects with a right hand. Kruschev shakes it off.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Kruschev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev misses the jab.
Lee lands an overhand right.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Kruschev throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kruschev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
A big left from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.
Kruschev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Kruschev pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Kruschev follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee checks the leg kick.
Kruschev staying out of range there.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.#T4#
Nice body punch from Kruschev.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruschev.
Lee swings for the body but Kruschev moves out of range.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee avoids the body shot from Kruschev.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Kruschev slips the punch.
Kruschev looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A big right from Lee misses.
A slow jab from Kruschev misses its intended target.
Kruschev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Kruschev.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R4#
Kruschev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kruschev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
Good leg kick by Kruschev.
Kruschev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Lee throws the left hand but Kruschev avoids the punch easily.
Lee stuns Kruschev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruschev throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Kruschev misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kruschev.
Kruschev scores with a kick to the body.
Kruschev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruschev scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Lee clobbers Kruschev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Kruschev moves away and avoids it.
Kruschev lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Kruschev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kruschev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kruschev moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Kruschev ducked under it nicely.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kruschev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
As Lee looks to move away, Kruschev throws a big counter combo but Lee just gets out of the way.#T2#
Kruschev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kruschev thuds his shin into the meat of Lee's side.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Kruschev keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kruschev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Kruschev sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Kruschev avoids it this time.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kruschev's sensitive parts.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Kruschev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kruschev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kruschev moves out of range as Lee strikes.
It looked like Kruschev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kruschev lands a front kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kruschev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kruschev throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Kruschev throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Kruschev tries to land a front kick but Lee steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Lee misses. #T3#
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Kruschev looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Lee walks into a jab.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kruschev slips a jab from Lee.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kruschev - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kruschev. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Kruschev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Kruschev quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kruschev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a hook but Kruschev avoids it easily.#T4#
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev. #CL#
Kruschev closes the distance and clinches.
Kruschev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A body shot lands from Kruschev.
A shot in the inside from Kruschev.
Kruschev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Kruschev tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kruschev backwards.
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kruschev.
A nice left hand lands by Kruschev.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kruschev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Kruschev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruschev punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev throws a body kick that misses.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Kruschev moved out of range.
Kruschev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.#CL#
Kruschev drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
Kruschev has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Kruschev can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kruschev.
A short uppercut from Kruschev.
Kruschev lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kruschev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kruschev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lee.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Kruschev controls his hands.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Kruschev working aggressively here.
Kruschev blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kruschev forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wally Kruschev has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Kruschev manages to break the clinch.
Kruschev throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kruschev.
An attempted straight right counter from Kruschev misses the target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a front kick that sends Lee stumbling back into the cage.
Lee blocks a jab.
Kruschev jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Kruschev slips under a jab.
Kruschev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Kruschev down. #CL#
Kruschev clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee misses with some punches.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wally Kruschev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kruschev walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kruschev defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Lee throws a one two combo.
Kruschev lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Kruschev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kruschev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Kruschev throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kruschev takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A jab from Kruschev misses. #T3#
Lee avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kruschev circles away quickly and effectively.
A leg kick checked by Kruschev.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Kruschev avoids it.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kruschev is able to avoid easily.
Kruschev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kruschev.
Kruschev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kruschev misses with a wild combination.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee checks a low kick from Kruschev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kruschev moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.
Kruschev's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kruschev scrambles back to his feet.
Kruschev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lee scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kruschev in his tracks.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev blocks a jab.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kruschev.
A good leg kick by Kruschev.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee is looking to chop away at Kruschev's legs.
Kruschev throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Kruschev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kruschev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
I think Kruschev 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 48:47
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wally Kruschev!
Wally Kruschev retains his lightweight title!
Wally Kruschev took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: Nfld FN 42
Date: May 25, 2023

#R1#
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Stepanovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Stepanovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee misses with the combination.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Stepanovich is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Stepanovich misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich throws a good cross that connects.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Stepanovich misses with a straight left.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser. #T2#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stepanovich walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Lee tests Stepanovich's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich 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 misses with a low kick.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Stepanovich takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Stepanovich moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.#T3#
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Stepanovich and move into the clinch.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee cracks Stepanovich with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A low kick from Lee misses
and Stepanovich counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stepanovich takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich wants to slow Lee down by chopping away at his legs.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee swings for the body but Stepanovich moves out of range.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab. #T4#
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Stepanovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stepanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee moves away from the strike by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Stepanovich throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee digs a good body shot into Stepanovich's ribs.
Stepanovich with the inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor 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#
Stepanovich takes one to the chin there.
Stepanovich swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with a hook
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Lee misses the body punch
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stepanovich.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Stepanovich connects with the punch.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stepanovich sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Stepanovich appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Stepanovich moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Stepanovich throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee misses with a jab to the body
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich connects with a nice looking jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T2#
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a hook
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stepanovich's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich throws a chopping leg kick but Lee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Stepanovich takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee misses with a hook.#T3#
Stepanovich swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee slips under a jab.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a chopping leg kick but Stepanovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Stepanovich will feel that in the morning.
Stepanovich connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Stepanovich misses its intended target.
Stepanovich takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Stepanovich does it's job there.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T4#
Stepanovich throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich moved away.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
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.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a body shot.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws the left hand but Stepanovich avoids the punch easily.
Lee is looking to slow Stepanovich down with leg kicks.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Stepanovich blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Stepanovich was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee 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 uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stepanovich.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Stepanovich releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Stepanovich keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stepanovich is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Stepanovich avoids the body shot from Lee.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Stepanovich's head back. #T1#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Stepanovich is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Stepanovich connects with a jab.
Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee slips under a jab.
Olenev Stepanovich has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Stepanovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Stepanovich.
A jab from Stepanovich misses.
Stepanovich has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stepanovich.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee thuds a left hand into Stepanovich's body.
Stepanovich throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Stepanovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Stepanovich tries to avoid it.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee.
Stepanovich 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.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Stepanovich digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Stepanovich takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Stepanovich off balance momentarily.
Stepanovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stepanovich has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich moves away from the strike by Lee.
Stepanovich misses with a looping left.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
A big left from Stepanovich misses.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stepanovich looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Stepanovich should have avoided that one.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!

And that's the end of the fight!
Conor 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
An out of breath Conor Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld 34
Date: May 06, 2023

#R1#
Turcotte listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Turcotte sizes up Lee with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a head kick. Turcotte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a counter combo.
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#CL2#
Turcotte clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
Turcotte softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Turcotte blocking some punches.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Turcotte has him pressed against the cage.
Lee tries a body shot but Turcotte blocks it.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turcotte lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Turcotte controls his hands. #T1#
Turcotte makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
A short left from Turcotte. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Turcotte has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Turcotte manages to pass to side control!
Lee tries to bench press Turcotte off him but Turcotte keeps the position.
Turcotte moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Turcotte content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Lee wants to improve his position but Turcotte is controlling well.
Lee moves into full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turcotte with a flurry of punches that miss.
Turcotte slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee is trying to work for a sweep but Turcotte has mounted him!
Lee can't escape the position. #T3#
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Turcotte has control of the leg.
Still in half guard, Turcotte seems content to control.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Turcotte got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turcotte has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Turcotte passes into half guard.
Turcotte is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turcotte moves away.
Lee throws a jab when Turcotte was well out of range.
Turcotte swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee pushes Turcotte away with a front kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Turcotte blocks the low kick.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
Turcotte lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turcotte.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turcotte looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. #T1#
Lee looks to throw the jab but Turcotte is out of range.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Turcotte misses the shot to the body.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the head.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Turcotte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Turcotte checks the leg kick.
Turcotte lands a jab to the head.
Lee staying out of range there.
Turcotte lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.#T3#
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte misses the jab.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Turcotte counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turcotte might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Turcotte slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Turcotte.
Turcotte feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee swings for the body but Turcotte moves out of range.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Left hook, right uppercut from Turcotte.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turcotte's hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Turcotte counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Turcotte finds it's way through Lee's defenses. #T1#
Turcotte connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte scores with a nice head shot.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee slips a straight right by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
Turcotte scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Turcotte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Turcotte ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lee.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Lee dodges the punch combination from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Turcotte swings widly with a right hand
and Turcotte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Turcotte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lee thinking.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T3#
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Turcotte.
Turcotte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.#CUT#That has opened up Jacques Turcotte's cut even more.
Turcotte with a nice cross.
Lee tries a low kick but Turcotte avoids it.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte lands a jab.
Lee misses with a low kick.
A big right from Turcotte misses.
Turcotte scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Turcotte works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Turcotte throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Turcotte ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range.
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 tries a head kick but it misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Turcotte.
Turcotte ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Turcotte lands with a nice body punch.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jacques Turcotte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Turcotte 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jacques Turcotte!

Event: Nfld live 28
Date: Apr 15, 2023

#R1#
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee moves out of range as Stepanovich strikes.
Stepanovich with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Stepanovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee motions for Stepanovich to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich lands with a right hand.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stepanovich fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Stepanovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Stepanovich swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Lee misses with an uppercut. Stepanovich saw that one coming.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Stepanovich's leg but Stepanovich calmly moves out of range.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Stepanovich counters with a nice body shot.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Stepanovich slips the punch.
Stepanovich throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stepanovich connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee takes a swing at Stepanovich's ribcage but misses.
Stepanovich drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stepanovich with a nice calf kick.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
As Stepanovich tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Stepanovich manages to avoid the attempt.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee ducks right into an uppercut from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich slips a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stepanovich drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lee misses with a body kick. #T3#
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich 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 mush.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stepanovich looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A shot to the liver by Stepanovich. Beautiful body shot.
Lee lands a jab.
Stepanovich lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lee misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich's corner calls for a 1-2. Stepanovich obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Stepanovich walks into a jab.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod.
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#
Stepanovich misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Stepanovich misses the target.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Lee with the inside leg kick.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich with a hook.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Stepanovich's shoulder, as Stepanovich tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Stepanovich finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Stepanovich misses with a hook.
Stepanovich scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Stepanovich checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich misses with a straight right.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich moved away.
Stepanovich tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Lee slips a straight right by Stepanovich.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a right hand to the body.
Stepanovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Olenev Stepanovich seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stepanovich throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.#T2#
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Stepanovich blocks a jab.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stepanovich walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich connects with a leg kick.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stepanovich has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Stepanovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee tries to score with a low kick but Stepanovich moves his leg out of the way.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.#T3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee throws a hook but Stepanovich blocks it.
Stepanovich scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich checks a low kick from Lee.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee misses the jab.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee misses with a hook. Stepanovich ducked under it nicely.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a body punch but Stepanovich moves out of range. #T4#
Stepanovich bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Stepanovich swings widly with a right hand
and Stepanovich takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stepanovich throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee looks to land a left hand but Stepanovich moved out of range nicely.
Stepanovich punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stepanovich throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee feints and then cracks Stepanovich's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Stepanovich down.
Stepanovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Olenev Stepanovich will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R3#
Stepanovich fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stepanovich throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stepanovich moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Stepanovich lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Stepanovich connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee with a nice cross.
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 lands a jab to the nose.#T1#
Stepanovich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Stepanovich manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a left hand
and Stepanovich counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a straight right hand.
Stepanovich throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Stepanovich throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Stepanovich scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a low kick, right behind Lee 's knee.
Lee with a nice calf kick.
Stepanovich checks a leg kick.
Stepanovich now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects with a right hand. Stepanovich shakes it off.
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 blocks a leg kick.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee lunges at Stepanovich with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Stepanovich's hand. #T3#
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stepanovich.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stepanovich was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee misses the body punch
enabling Stepanovich to counter with a crisp jab.
Stepanovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
A leg kick checked by Stepanovich.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stepanovich moves away.
Stepanovich connects with a solid leg kick.
Stepanovich throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
A big left from Stepanovich misses. #T4#
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stepanovich throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Stepanovich looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stepanovich smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich connects with a body shot.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stepanovich.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Stepanovich.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Stepanovich scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Stepanovich fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Stepanovich tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stepanovich! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A low kick from Lee misses
and Stepanovich makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Stepanovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Donk. Stepanovich catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Stepanovich misses with a left hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Stepanovich takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stepanovich slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Stepanovich counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Stepanovich ducks down to avoid it. #T1#
Lee misses with a right hand
and Stepanovich cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Stepanovich on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
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.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Nice cross by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Stepanovich tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Stepanovich manages to avoid the attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Stepanovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Stepanovich lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee throws a right and a left that Stepanovich avoids nicely. #T2#
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Stepanovich uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stepanovich lands a jab to the nose.
Stepanovich uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Stepanovich tries a head kick but it misses.
Stepanovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich checks the leg kick.
Stepanovich let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stepanovich staying out of range there.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
letting Stepanovich counter with a right hand.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stepanovich throws out the jab. #T3#
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Stepanovich misses with a wild body shot.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Stepanovich.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good shot there by Stepanovich.
Lee throws a head kick but Stepanovich moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Stepanovich misses the jab.
Stepanovich jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Stepanovich connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lee momentarily.
Stepanovich dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Stepanovich.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Stepanovich has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws a leg kick but Stepanovich checks it.
Lee fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stepanovich is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee slips under a jab from Stepanovich.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Olenev Stepanovich dominated that fourth 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. And we move into the final round!#R5#
Stepanovich swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Stepanovich lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Stepanovich misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the head.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Stepanovich 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.
Stepanovich displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Stepanovich cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stepanovich scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Stepanovich had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Stepanovich jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Stepanovichs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stepanovich lands a body shot.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stepanovich throws a big counter head kick but Lee avoids it with no problem.
A left lands for Stepanovich.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Jab by Stepanovich.
Stepanovich misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Stepanovich's head but Stepanovich sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stepanovich looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stepanovich misses with a head kick.
Conor Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Stepanovich throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee slips a jab from Stepanovich.
Stepanovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Stepanovich.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Stepanovich moved out of range.
Stepanovich scores with a hook.
Lee sizes up Stepanovich with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An inside leg kick lands from Stepanovich.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Stepanovich lands with a cross.
Stepanovich avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stepanovich. That did some damage!
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Stepanovich throws a shot to the body.
Stepanovich lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stepanovich loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Stepanovich looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Stepanovich throws a big shot that misses.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Stepanovich lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Stepanovich counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice shot by Lee.
Lee takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Stepanovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Stepanovich lands a nice looking body shot.
The fighters circling - Stepanovich throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stepanovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Stepanovich looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Olenev Stepanovich comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Stepanovich 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 45:50
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 45:50
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Olenev Stepanovich!
Olenev Stepanovich is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Olenev Stepanovich thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 26
Date: Mar 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Lee throws the left hand but Turcotte avoids the punch easily.
Turcotte throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee throws out a counter right but Turcotte avoids it with no problem.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Turcotte changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Jacques Turcotte seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee tries a quick counter leg kick but Turcotte is wise to it.
Turcotte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice cross by Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Jacques Turcotte has been cut.
Turcotte throws an off balance right hand #CL2#
and Lee holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Turcotte.
A hook to the body from Turcotte.
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 tries to work over Turcotte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turcotte's elbow. #T1#
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Turcotte or not.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turcotte.
Turcotte pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Turcotte blocks an uppercut.
Turcotte misses with a punch to the body.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Turcotte controls the action.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Turcotte fails to land.
Lee digs a right hand into Turcotte's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turcotte's gas tank.
Lee looking to stall.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Turcotte backwards. #BC#
Turcotte pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turcotte was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
A decent looking cross lands there for Turcotte.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Turcotte.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee missing with a left hand there. Turcotte was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Turcotte looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turcotte goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Lee.#T3#
Lee slips a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Turcotte lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Lee moves forwards but Turcotte connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turcotte.
Turcotte staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Turcotte misses its intended target.
Turcotte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Turcotte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Turcotte.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T4#
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Turcotte's shoulder, as Turcotte tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte blocks a low kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Turcotte.
Turcotte just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Turcotte. That snapped Lee's head back.
Turcotte throws a shot to the body.
Turcotte connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a left hand
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Lee misses with a leg kick
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand.
Turcotte lands a jab to the nose.
Turcotte checks a leg kick nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Turcotte throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lee stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Turcotte throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Turcotte is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Turcotte is just out of range.
A swing and a miss from Turcotte.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a straight left. #T1#
Turcotte blocks a jab.
Turcotte is looking to counter punch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Turcotte misses with a wild combination.
Lee throws a nice inside leg kick.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Turcotte checks a low kick from Lee.
Lee throws a leg kick but Turcotte moved away.
Turcotte paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turcotte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Turcotte slips the punch.
Turcotte connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Turcotte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turcotte.
Turcotte jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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 looping hook to the body misses from Turcotte. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee misses the jab.
Turcotte throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Jacques Turcotte is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Lee misses with a hook
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a head kick. Turcotte tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Turcotte fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Turcotte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turcotte dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Turcotte throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
enabling Turcotte to counter with a crisp jab.
Turcotte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
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!
Turcotte scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Turcotte lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
Lee attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Turcotte slips under a jab from Lee.
Turcotte walks into a jab.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee slips under a jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte throws out a powerful jab.
Lee throws a head kick but Turcotte moves out of range.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Turcotte misses with a wild body shot.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Turcotte throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Turcotte throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Jab from Turcotte.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte's cut.
That's time! Turcotte's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R3#
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee connects with a jab.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Turcotte cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee throws out a leg kick but Turcotte moves out of range and Lee only half commits.
Turcotte misses with a looping left.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Turcotte throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Turcotte misses with a straight left.
Lee appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Turcotte is out of range and Lee settles back down.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
letting Turcotte counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lee misses with a lunging right hand
and Turcotte counters with a straight right hand.
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turcotte throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turcotte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Turcotte shakes him off and moves away.
Turcotte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Turcotte.
Turcotte throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lee throws a sloppy body shot
and Turcotte counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turcotte misses with a combination #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #T2#
Lee misses with a body punch.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turcotte misses with a body punch.
Lee pushes Turcotte back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Turcotte lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with some punches.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Turcotte manages to break the clinch.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Good exchange - Turcotte coming out on top.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turcotte.
Lee takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Turcotte counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Turcotte checks a leg kick. #T3#
Turcotte fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turcotte.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turcotte.
Turcotte scores with a shot to the body.
Turcotte stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.
Turcotte lands the left hand.
Turcotte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Turcotte.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turcotte connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Turcotte lands an overhand right.
Turcotte waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.#T4#
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Turcotte takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Turcotte keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Turcotte throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Turcotte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Turcotte scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Turcotte throws out the jab.
A lazy left from Turcotte finds it's target.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Turcotte strikes.
Lee clobbers Turcotte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee avoids the body shot from Turcotte.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jacques Turcotte clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Turcotte'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.#R4#
Turcotte uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Turcotte bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Turcotte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Turcotte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Turcotte misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Jab by Lee.
Lee misses the body punch
and Turcotte counters with a stiff right hand.
Turcotte misses with a hook
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Turcotte cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Turcotte slips a straight right by Lee.
It looked like Turcotte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lee slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turcotte misses with a hook to the body
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Turcotte will be more careful next time no doubt. #ROC2#Turcotte is rocked!
Turcotte doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Oh Turcotte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Lee throws an overhand right that drops Turcotte like a sack of potatoes! Lee dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A relieved looking Conor Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 24
Date: Feb 25, 2023

#R1#
Lee misses with a hook.
Kneeland fails to land with a series of punches.
Kneeland avoids the head kick by Lee.
Kneeland misses with a low kick.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Kneeland shakes him off and moves away.
Kneeland misses with a wild combination.
That kick from Lee tenderised Kneeland's leg. Kneeland is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Kneeland's head but Kneeland sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeland swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #CL#
Kneeland gets in close and instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Kneeland's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kneeland avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Lee lands a body shot.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Kneeland backwards. #BC#
Kneeland breaks the clinch.
Lee misses the jab.
Kneeland dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Kneeland blocks a leg kick.
Kneeland tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kneeland lands a jab-cross combination.
Kneeland throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely.
Kneeland lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
Kneeland lands with a shot to the body. #T2#
Kneeland 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 displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kneeland.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kneeland. Kneeland obviously looking to wear him down.
Kneeland jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Lee feints and then cracks Kneeland's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kneeland down.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Kneeland lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kneeland.
Kneeland misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Kneeland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kneeland throws a body kick that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like Skillz Kneeland has been cut.
A low kick lands for Lee.
Kneeland pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Kneeland goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kneeland!
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kneeland chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kneeland will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #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!
Kneeland connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and Kneeland counters by moving into the clinch.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kneeland blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kneeland 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... Kneeland has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Kneeland reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Kneeland taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Conor Lee!
An out of breath Conor Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 34
Date: Feb 09, 2023

#R1#
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Lee blocks the body kick.
Lee takes a swing at Manfield's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Manfield fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Manfield is now in Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Manfield avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Manfield wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.#T1#
Manfield lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Manfield pushes his legs off easily.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee wants to control the position but Manfield says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Manfield has managed to pass to side control instead.#T2#
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield advances nicely into full mount.
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Manfield with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Manfield connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T3#
Manfield tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Manfield is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield 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.
Manfield 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.#SUB#
Manfield is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee moves into full guard. #T4##SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manfield keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lee's head.
Manfield distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Manfield gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
Manfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Manfield has his takedown stuffed
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#TD#
Manfield scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Manfield uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Reni Manfield overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Manfield tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Manfield scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Manfield working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee tries to bench press Manfield off him but Manfield keeps the position.
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Manfield has passed into mount! Damn!
Lee is looking to improve his position but Manfield isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Manfield tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #T2#
Manfield is working hard here to advance position.
Manfield trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.
Manfield advances to half guard.
Manfield is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee wants to control but Manfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Manfield prevents Lee from improving his position.
Manfield takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T3#
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Manfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Manfield's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Manfield works his way back into a safe position though.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Manfield missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Manfield tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with a leg kick
and Manfield counters with a good low kick that Lee was not able to check.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T4#
Manfield misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manfield takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Manfield slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Manfield on the side of the head.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee tests Manfield's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws a jab when Manfield was well out of range.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Manfield was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee avoids the body shot from Manfield.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Manfield takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Manfield.
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 bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Manfield's head.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Conor Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lee misses with a body shot.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Manfield's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Manfield scrambles back to his feet.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#TD#
Manfield shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Manfield can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Manfield does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Manfield is trying to control but can't. #T1#
Manfield moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Manfield is aware though and is defending well.
Manfield postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Manfield working some strikes from top position.
Manfield landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Manfield got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Manfield has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Manfield works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#T2#
Manfield scoring with some ground and pound.
Manfield's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Manfield is one step ahead there.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield connects with a couple of short punches.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Manfield working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Manfield trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfield passes easily into side control. Nice work.#T3#
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Manfield lands a nice forearm strike.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Manfield is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manfield is stalling in the full guard.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Manfield wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has his hands on Manfield's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Manfield passes into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Manfield's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.

And that's the end of the fight!
Reni Manfield showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Manfield 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Reni Manfield!
Reni Manfield thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Nfld 29
Date: Jan 21, 2023

#R1#
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Manfield takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Manfield scores with a nice head shot.
Lee misses with a hook #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that.
Manfield trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Manfield is chipping away with strikes.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Manfield remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lee tries to buck Manfield off but Manfield is having none of it.#T1#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Manfield's best efforts.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Manfield is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Manfield wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Manfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Manfield working the head and body with strikes. #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#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Manfield pulls his head out easily.
Lee won't allow Manfield to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Manfield scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Manfield defends easily.
Manfield advances position into side control!#T3#
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee pulls Manfield in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Manfield defends well.
Manfield passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Manfield is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Manfield seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Manfield is not content to let Lee control the position.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Manfield manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Manfield looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee trying to control but Manfield postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Reni Manfield dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee is looking to clinch but Manfield is avoiding it.
Manfield drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Manfield uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Manfield.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Manfield moved out of range.
A clash of legs there as Manfield blocks the low kick.
Manfield swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Manfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Manfield takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Manfield misses.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Lee. #T1#
Lee wants to clinch
and Manfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Manfield avoids the head kick by Lee.
Manfield feints a counter leg kick.
Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Manfield is having none of it.
Conor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee tries to land a body kick
and Manfield counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee looks to clinch
and Manfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Manfield misses with a low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC#
Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T2#
Lee moves away from the strike by Manfield.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Manfield scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Manfield takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield tries a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Manfield 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.
A chopping leg kick lands by Manfield.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Manfield counters with a slapping leg kick.
Manfield throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee moves to clinch but Manfield breaks away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Manfield avoids it easily.
Conor Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Manfield uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Manfield is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Manfield rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Manfield dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Manfield swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Manfield, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lee throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T4#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Lee.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Manfield controls his hands.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Manfield up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Manfield has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Manfield tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Manfield swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Manfield with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that second 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee checks a low kick from Manfield.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Manfield throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Manfield's leg but Manfield calmly moves out of range.
Lee moves out of range as Manfield throws a body kick.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manfield manages to avoid it.
Manfield feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Manfield swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee throws a wild body kick that Manfield sees coming a mile off.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Manfield counters with a thumping low kick. #T1#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Manfield moves out of range easily.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Manfield slips under a jab.
Manfield tries a quick counter leg kick but Lee is wise to it.
Manfield misses with a few strikes there.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Manfield's head backwards.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Manfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee tries to clinch up but Manfield circles away and keeps his distance.#TD2#
Manfield gets the takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Manfield wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.#T2#
Manfield not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Manfield is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Manfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Manfield must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Manfield controlling from the top position. #T3#
Lee looking to control.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Manfield working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Manfield controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manfield stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #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.
Manfield trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee misses with an uppercut #TD2#
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Manfield looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Manfield stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Reni Manfield.
I think Manfield 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 Luis Engracia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 29:29
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 29:28

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Nfld FN 31
Date: Dec 22, 2022

#R1#
Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Lee moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Vartanein down.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vartanein.
Vartanein looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot that snaps Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to clinch but Vartanein is having none of it.
Vartanein gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC#Vartanein is rocked!
Vartanein walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Vartanein is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lee punishes Vartanein's body with a nice straight punch.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Vartanein seems to have recovered his senses.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Vartanein.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T1#
Lee tries to clinch there but Vartanein circles away.
Vartanein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vartanein. That did some damage!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vartanein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Vartanein ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein scores with a shot to the body.
Lee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vartanein at a distance.
Lee swings for the body but Vartanein moves out of range.
Vartanein takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Vartanein's head back.
Vartanein looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Vartanein connects with a body shot.
Vartanein swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slow jab from Vartanein misses its intended target.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Vartanein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vartanein.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Vartanein up against the cage.
A short left from Lee. #T2#
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vartanein turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vartanein smiles and moves away.
Lee scores with a nice strike.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vartanein connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vartanein throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
Vartanein drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vartanein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vartanein throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves out of range as Vartanein strikes.
Vartanein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Vartanein back into the cage.
Vartanein missing with knees to the body.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vartaneins head.
A body shot lands from Lee. #TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground. #SUB#
Vartanein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vartanein has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Lee looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Vartanein is defending well. Lee quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Vartanein has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Lee celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
A very excited looking Conor 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: Nfld FN 28
Date: Nov 24, 2022

#R1#
Jab, jab by Lee - just one landing.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fighters circling - Savage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Savage and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Savage controls the action. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard.
Lee looking to control.
Lee trying to control the position here. #SUB#
Savage avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Savage doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Savage escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor Lee!
An out of breath Conor Lee thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld FN 25
Date: Oct 27, 2022

#R1#
Lynar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lynar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynar.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Lynar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lynar checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lynar throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lynar 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.
Lynar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Lynar walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lynar misses with a wild body shot.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lynar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Lee.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Lynar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Lynar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Lynar counter with a right hand.
Lynar closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Lynar on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Lynar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lynar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lynar throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lynar getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lynar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee defending well as Lynar loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Lynar's head back.
Lynar swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lynar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Lynar misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynar missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynar scores with a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
Lynar drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T2#
Lynar avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee is looking to chop away at Lynar's legs.
Lynar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lynar.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lynar manages to avoid it.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lynar.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Lynar moves out of range easily.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Lynar pushes him off.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Lynar moved out of range.
Lee misses the jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Lynar misses.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lynar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. #CL2#
Lynar has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Lynar on the inside.
Lynar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lynar blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Lynar tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Lynar ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lynar no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lynar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Lynar has managed to sweep!#REVB##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lynar doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lynar manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lynar defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lynar looking to pass the guard. #T4#
Lee looking to control. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lynar defends well.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Lynar from controlling successfully.
Lynar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lynar blocks a leg kick.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lynar.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lee throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lynar manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lynar jabs at Lee's body.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
Lynar swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a thumping low kick.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick. #CL2#
Lynar closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lynar working aggressively here. #TD#
Lee pulls guard. #SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lynar escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.#T1##SUB2#
Lynar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lynar trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynar wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee gets back to half guard.
Lee won't allow Lynar to pass to mount. #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 trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynar is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Lynar is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Lynar wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is staying active underneath Lynar, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T3#
Lynar trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is pressing down on Lynar's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lynar passes into side control. #SUB2#
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Lynar advances nicely into full mount.
Lynar wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Sebastion Lynar has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Lynar is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lee to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lee shrugs it off.
Lee regains half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee manages to get to full guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Conor Lee will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lynar moves away.
Lynar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee tries to clinch up but Lynar circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lynar circles away.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lynar looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
As Lynar backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lynar misses with a looping right.
Lynar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lynar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lynar looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. #CL#
Lee has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Lynar blocks with his arms.
Lee tries to work over Lynar's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Lynar has him pressed against the cage.#TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Lee looking to control. #T1#
Lynar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lynar showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lynar is continuing to stall.
Lynar slips nicely into half guard.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.
Lynar wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to improve his position but Lynar is controlling well.
Lynar tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #T3#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lynar's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lynar's back!
Lynar is in bad spot here.
Lynar trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #SUB#
Lee has managed to slip his arm under Lynar's chin. This could be all over... yep, Lynar is tapping out! Submission win for Lee.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Conor Lee!
During a confident post fight interview, Conor Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld FN 22
Date: Sep 29, 2022

#R1#
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
and Martin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL2#
Lee pushes Martin up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Martin tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martin's head.
Martin misses with a straight right.
Lee lands a head shot.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Martin saw that one coming.#T1#
Lee throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Martin misses with a straight left.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Martin has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? in the buildup to the fight.
Lee scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Martin digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Martin.
Martin looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Lee is looking to chop away at Martin's legs.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Martin blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2#
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch. #BC#
Martin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Martin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target. #T3#
Martin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Martin throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee with the counter takedown but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Martin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Martin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin lands with a nice body punch.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Martin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Martin.
Lee blocks a jab.
Martin misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a low kick but Martin avoids it.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Martin slips under a jab from Lee.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lee lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Martin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Martin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Martin misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Martin moves out of range of the strikes.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Lee swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Martin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
An inside leg kick lands from Lee.
Lee motions for Martin to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lee works Martin's body with a nice hook.
Lee misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Martin blocks the body kick.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Martin throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Martin scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martin manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Martin is just out of range.
Martin throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee staying out of range there.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Martin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Lee misses with a head kick. #T1#
Martin takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Good leg kick by Lee.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Martin throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Lee releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Lee throws a hook but Martin avoids it easily.
Martin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lee wants to clinch up but Martin keeps it at a distance.
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin.
Lee feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Martin moved out of range.
Martin is looking to counter punch.
Lee is looking to score with low kicks.
Martin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lee avoids the body shot from Martin. #T2#
Martin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lee in his tracks.
Martin avoids the body shot from Lee.
Martin just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee throws the left hand but Martin avoids the punch easily.
Lee lands with a straight right. Martin didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Lee misses.
Martin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Martin.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin moves out of range.
Martin throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.#T3#
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Martin off balance momentarily.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martin. That did some damage!
Martin moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Martin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Martin jabs Lee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Martin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Martin against the cage.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martin.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Martin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Martin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Martin swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Martin misses with a hook
and Martin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Martin scores with a sloppy right hand. Lee should have avoided that one.
Lee lands a jab to the nose.
Martin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Conor Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Martin.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Martin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Martin.
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Lee throws a series of punches but Martin avoids them all with ease.
Lee lands a body shot.
Martin checks a leg kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Martin misses its target.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Martin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lee lands a nice hook to Martin's body. Martin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Martin counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Martin. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Martin with an uppercut!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Martin throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Martin ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin. #T1#
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Martin moves out of range easily.
Martin appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Martin slips a straight right by Lee.
Martin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A swing and a miss from Martin.
Martin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lee.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Martin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lee tries to clinch but Martin is having none of it.
Martin keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Martin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin cracks Lee with a good jab.#T2#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee tests Martin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martin throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee wants to land a leg kick but Martin is out of range.
Martin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Martin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Martin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Martin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee thumps Martin with a low kick.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Martin's head.#T3#
Martin misses with a looping right.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Martin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Martin blocks a low kick nicely.
Martin looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Danga de danga de dang - Martin scores with a four punch combination!
A nice combination there by Lee.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Martin saw it coming and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lee.
Martin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A telegraphed right hand from Martin misses the target. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Martin misses with the head strike.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Martin.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bald Martin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Martin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martin walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bald Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor Lee.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Martin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lee wants to slow Martin down by chopping away at his legs.
Conor Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conor Lee.
Well Lee 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conor Lee!
Our winner, Conor 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: Nfld 23
Date: Sep 03, 2022

#R1#
Kiloe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Kiloe's head. #CUT#It looks like Pete Kiloe has been cut.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kiloe's hands.#CL#
Lee has Kiloe up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SU2#
Kiloe stands up from Lee's guard - Kiloe perhaps looking for a knockout.
Kiloe displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Kiloe against the cage.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands. #TD#
Lee jumps guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee has Kiloe pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Kiloe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kiloe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1##SU2#
Kiloe stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiloe pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL2#
Kiloe clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action. #TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Kiloe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SU2#
Kiloe stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Kiloe throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiloe misses with a punch to the body. #TD#
Lee pulls Kiloe into guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiloe defends well.#SU2#
Kiloe gets to his feet - Lee follows without any prompting. #T2##CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Kiloe back into the cage.#TD#
Lee jumps guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Kiloe from standing up. #SUB#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kiloe has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Kiloe manages to pass to side control!
Kiloe wants to stand but Lee is controlling his arm.
Lee looking for a sweep but Kiloe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Kiloe tries to stand but his arm is trapped. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kiloe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee controls Kiloe momentarily but Kiloe frees himself. #SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiloe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiloe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kiloe avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #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.#SU2#
Lee is working an open guard so Kiloe takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.#TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Kiloe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Lee throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kiloe uses it to pass to side control.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to roll over but Kiloe keeps him under control.
Lee trying to control but Kiloe postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Conor Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pete Kiloe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2##CL#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiloe, pushing him back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kiloe.
Kiloe struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Kiloe is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Kiloe turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Kiloe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Kiloe.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kiloe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiloe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiloe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiloe lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Kiloe misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lee forces Kiloe back against the cage and clinches.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #T1#
Lee is trying to pull guard but Kiloe has him pressed against the cage.
Lee fails to pull guard.
A short right from Kiloe on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Kiloe has him pressed against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kiloe tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Kiloe back against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kiloe holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Kiloe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kiloe to keep the fight standing.#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard.
Kiloe is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SU2#
Kiloe stands up from Lee's guard - Kiloe perhaps looking for a knockout. #T2#
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there. #CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Kiloe to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kiloe defends well.
Kiloe must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kiloe tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiloe is aware though and is defending well.
Kiloe trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.#T3##SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Kiloe defends easily. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kiloe is aware though and is defending well.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Kiloe from standing up. #SU2#
Kiloe stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Kiloe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee. #CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee jumps guard but Kiloe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #T4#
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiloe smiles and moves away.
Conor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Kiloe.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiloe smiles and moves away.
Kiloe fails to land with a series of punches.
Kiloe misses with a straight left.
Kiloe fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee rushes Kiloe and presses him up against the cage.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kiloe just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kiloe is working Lee over against the cage.
Kiloe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pete Kiloe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pete Kiloe'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Kiloe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Kiloe backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiloe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kiloe takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kiloe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pete Kiloe seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Kiloe back into the cage.
Lee jumps guard but Kiloe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kiloe won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Conor Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kiloe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Kiloe.
Kiloe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee tries to pull guard but Kiloe forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe lands a shoulder strike.
Kiloe lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kiloe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kiloe walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kiloe misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Kiloe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Kiloe clinches. #TD#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SU2#
Kiloe gets to his feet - Lee follows without any prompting. #CL2#
Kiloe has taken the fight to the clinch. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB#
Kiloe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kiloe has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.#SU2#
Kiloe stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Kiloe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Kiloe postures up. #T2##SU2#
Kiloe gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Pete Kiloe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Kiloe tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Lee wants to control but Kiloe passes easily into half guard.
Kiloe tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lee. #SU2#
Kiloe gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #CL#
Lee clinches up with Kiloe and pushes him back against the cage.#T3#
Kiloe scores with an uppercut up the middle.#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SU2#
Kiloe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get! #CL#
Lee forces Kiloe back against the cage and clinches.
Kiloe lands with a left to the head.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Kiloe has him pressed against the cage.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Kiloe has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kiloe.
Kiloe misses with a body punch.
Lee jumps guard but Kiloe stands there with Lee around his waist. Lee gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Kiloe.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kiloe smiles and moves away.
Nice body punch from Kiloe. #T4#
Kiloe misses with a head kick.
Kiloe misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Kiloe back into the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kiloe fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kiloe doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kiloe manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Kiloe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kiloe would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pete Kiloe.
I think Kiloe 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pete Kiloe!
Our winner, Pete Kiloe, 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: Nfld fight night 16
Date: Aug 11, 2022

#R1#
Vartanein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vartanein scores with a jab to the body.
Vartanein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Vartanein moves out of range.
Lee drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vartanein! But no joy.
Lee is looking to clinch but Vartanein is avoiding it.
Vartanein pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #CL#
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Vartanein has him pressed against the cage.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard. #TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Vartanein avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.#SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Vartanein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Vartanein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vartanein is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.#T1#
Vartanein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Vartanein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Vartanein lying in Lee's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Lee decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Vartanein taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Conor Lee!
Conor Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 10, 2022

#R1##CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Matiae swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD#
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Matiae to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Matiae should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Matiae should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Conor Lee!
A relieved looking Conor Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 06, 2022

#R1#
Lee lands a head kick! #ROC#Tewodros is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Solomon Iii Tewodros has been cut.
Crack! Lee connects with the perfect overhand right and Tewodros falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for Lee!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conor Lee!
A very excited looking Conor 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2022

#R1#
Hamadou throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Hamadou shoots in but no luck this time.
Hamadou will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Hamadou misses its intended target.
Hamadou 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 Hamadou off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hamadou.#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hamadou shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joseph Hamadou.
Hamadou shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joseph Hamadou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Hamadou's belly button to the back.
Hamadou shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hamadou misses with a double jab
and Lee scores with a counter punch that sends Hamadou to the canvas! Lee smells blood - he's punishing Hamadou with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Hamadou has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). McGregor Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2022

#R1#
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Santoro with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee pushes Santoro away with a front kick.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santoro changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Santoro drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Lee defends it well.
Lee misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Santoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1#
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Santoro takes a shot to the head.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Santoro walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Santoro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee misses with a kick to the body.
And Santoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee tries to clinch but Santoro moves out of range.
Santoro with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
McGregor Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Santoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T2#
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santoro manages to avoid it.
Santoro moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Santoro is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T3#
Lee stuns Santoro with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.
Lee throws a leg kick but Santoro sees it coming and moves out of range.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.
Santoro avoids the head kick by Lee.
And Santoro tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Santoro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Lee has Santoro up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Lee. #T4#
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Santoro avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage. #TD#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Santoro would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee is trying to keep Santoro in close. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Santoro defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

McGregor Lee 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#
Lee throws the left hand but Santoro avoids the punch easily.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee tries a body shot but Santoro blocks it.
Santoro tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Santoro just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santoro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Santoro controls his hands.
A short right from Lee.
Santoro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
McGregor Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nicky Santoro.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Santoro paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1#
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Santoro.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Santoro tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A hook to the body from Lee.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Santoro 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.
McGregor Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lee!
Nicky Santoro is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee swings for the body but Santoro moves out of range. #T2#
Lee throws the left hand but Santoro avoids the punch easily.
Santoro feints the counter takedown.
Lee throws a hook but Santoro avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee throws a jab when Santoro was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves to clinch but Santoro breaks away #TD2#
and Santoro counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Santoro wants to get back to his feet. #T3#
Lee wants to improve his position but Santoro is controlling well.
Santoro tries to stand and escape but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee wants to sweep but Santoro has passed to side control!
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #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 looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Santoro is proving a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

McGregor Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3##CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully. #TD#
Lee pulls Santoro into guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Santoro from standing up.
Santoro must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lee trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T1##SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Santoro tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Santoro defends it easily.
Santoro has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Santoro passes into side control. #T3#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Santoro tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Santoro off and has taken his back!#SUB#
Santoro defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
McGregor Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a choke. Santoro gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Santoro manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard. #T4##SUB#
Santoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Santoro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
McGregor 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... McGregor Lee!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 26, 2022

#R1##CL2#
Picard clinches with his opponent.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee fails to pull guard.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Picard avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Picard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Picard avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picard is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1##SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Picard defends well.#SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Picard defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picard is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Picard has managed to sneak the leg through.#T2#
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.
Picard prevents Lee from improving his position.
Picard perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Picard from standing up. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Picard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Picard trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Picard from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch lands to the side of Picard 's head but he takes it in his stride.#ROC#Picard is rocked!
Lee fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Picard square on the jaw! Damn, Picard is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). McGregor Lee!
Jean Luc Picard was interviewed post fight and said 'It is possible to commit no mistakes and still lose. That is not weakness, that is life.'.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 20, 2021

180 cm
22 yrs
173 lbs

187 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

About Don

Lee

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Get Wet About Don! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; McGregor Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Richard Clark.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
About Don is looking for a takedown.#TD2#
Lee pulls About Don into guard.
About Don looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. About Don doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. About Don manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
About Don trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
About Don passes into half guard.
About Don performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've been hearing that About Don has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T1#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
About Don postures up. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and About Don defends well.#SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. About Don 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.
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (3) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but About Don presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: About Don (5) vs (0) Lee
About Don seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Lee is holding on tight. #T2#
Lee tries to hold on but About Don postures up.
About Don trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
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 trying desperately to improve position.
About Don wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee tries to hold on but About Don pushes him away.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding About Don's attempts to control the action. #T3#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
About Don tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
About Don tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to hold on but About Don pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here. #T4##SUB#
About Don working for a submission but Lee is keeping him at bay.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: About Don (8) vs (0) Lee
Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
About Don tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T5#
About Don is looking to work his way around to Lee's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but About Don is proving a slippery customer.
Lee looking to control but About Don passes into half guard.
About Don trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #T6#
About Don with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. About Don is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but About Don keeps him under control.#SUB#
About Don 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. #T7#
About Don trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lee looking for subs from the bottom but About Don mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (11) vs (0) Lee#SUB#
About Don goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Lee turns into him and now he's in About Don's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (11) vs (2) Lee
Lee trying to control but About Don is working from the bottom. #T8#
About Don trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but About Don pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now About Don is in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (13) vs (2) Lee
About Don has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: About Don (13) vs (4) Lee
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from About Don.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. About Don is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but About Don is keeping the position.#T9#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee trying to control from half guard but About Don is working away.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee is looking to pass About Don's guard but actually About Don recovers to full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but About Don keeps moving. #T10#
About Don is controlling Lee's posture.
About Don is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
About Don controlling the position.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. About Don swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T11#
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (13) vs (7) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but About Don is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
About Don gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T12#
About Don is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass to mount but About Don is defending the position.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB2#
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. #SUB#
About Don is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T13#
About Don has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but About Don is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but About Don is holding on for dear life with his legs.
About Don is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: About Don (13) vs (10) Lee
About Don is not content to let Lee control the position. #T14#
About Don tries to improve position but can't.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but About Don is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
About Don struggling a bit here.
About Don is looking for a sweep.

And that's the end of the fight!
About Don takes the fight on points by 13 to 10.
Get Wet About Don took some time post fight to say the following; 'I am GWad, don of dons.'.

Event: TWGC 35 (185lbs, D2): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021

187 cm
23 yrs
165 lbs

180 cm
19 yrs
179 lbs

Lee

Mamontov

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; McGregor Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Slon Mamontov!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Mamontov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#CL#
Lee has Mamontov up against the cage in a clinch. #TD#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Mamontov
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mamontov tries to improve position but can't.
Mamontov struggling a bit here.
Lee trying to control the position but Mamontov is working away. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Mamontov sneaks back into half guard.#T1#
Lee prevents Mamontov from improving his position.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB2#
Mamontov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mamontov!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Mamontov#SUB#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Mamontov is working to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mamontov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mamontov is squirming around nicely.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it. #SUB#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mamontov manages to avoid the submission attempt. #T3##SUB#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mamontov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mamontov, who protects the arm well.
Mamontov regains half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Mamontov is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Mamontov is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Mamontov is defending well.
Mamontov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mamontov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mamontov being controlled here, momentarily. #T5##SUB2#
Mamontov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (0) Mamontov
Mamontov is not content to let Lee control the position. #SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Mamontov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.#T6#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee wants to control but Mamontov is keeping him busy. #T7#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Mamontov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mamontov stops Lee from passing to mount. #SUB#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee working away.#SUB#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mamontov is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mamontov is looking to reverse the position.#T8#
Lee content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Mamontov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Mamontov
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T9#
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Lee controls Mamontov momentarily but Mamontov frees himself.
Mamontov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Mamontov
Lee trying to control but Mamontov is working from the bottom.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mamontov swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T10#
Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Mamontov has managed to sweep!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Mamontov
Lee trying to control the position.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mamontov tries to pass. #SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Mamontov defends easily.
Mamontov looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Mamontov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Mamontov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mamontov defends it easily.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mamontov is aware though and is defending well.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mamontov is stalling in the full guard. #T12#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Mamontov from controlling successfully.
Mamontov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Mamontov advances to half guard.
Mamontov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Mamontov stalling. #T13#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee tries to roll over but Mamontov keeps him under control.
Mamontov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T14#
Mamontov content to control rather than advance.
Lee is pressing down on Mamontov's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mamontov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mamontov is stalling in the full guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mamontov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Mamontov defends it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 12 to 4.

Event: Empire: 9
Date: Jul 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD2#
Tests scores with a takedown into Project's guard.#ES#
Project is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Tests presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Project tries to break free but Tests pushes him back against the cage.
Tests tries to score a body lock takedown but Project shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Project tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it. #TD2#
Tests turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Project tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Project looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Tests just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Project wants to control his opponent's hands but Tests gets his hands free. #T1##SUB2#
Tests is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
I really don't envy Project right now.
Project looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tests.
Project is trying to stand back up.
Tests has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Project's body. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Tests throwing sloppy strikes.
A lull in the action here.
Tests throwing wild punches that miss their target.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial. #SUB2#
Tests looking for the choke from the back.
Project trying to control the position but Tests manages to sink in the hooks.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Tests lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Project trying to control the hands but Tests won't let him.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Project tries to escape but Tests has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Project just trying to survive but Tests is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tests is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Will Tests go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Project wants to escape the position. #T4#
Tests wants to control but Project is keeping busy.
Project might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Tests has the hooks in. Project is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB2#
Project defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Tests wants to control but Project is keeping busy.#SUB2#
Tests working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tests lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.

And that's the end of the fight!
Kt Tests comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tests 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 9:10

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kt Tests!

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