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Play by Play - Manager's Fight Commentary
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Event:
KING OF FIGHTERS: ROUND THREE
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Frost throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frost lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leon blocks the body kick.
Frost scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CUT2#
It looks like Breyder Leon has been cut.
Frost fails to land with a series of punches.
Leon throws a quick counter head kick but Frost was just out of range.
Frost has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Leon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Leon slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Leon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CL#
Leon closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost tries a body shot but Leon blocks it.
#TD2#
Frost works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Frost throwing strikes from guard but Leon blocks nicely.
Frost throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Leon works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Leon is looking for a triangle but Frost pushes his legs off easily.
Frost tries to free his leg and advance position but Leon is retaining full guard. #T1##ES#
Leon manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Leon wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#BC#
Leon breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Leon shoots and misses
and Frost cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frost was well out of range. Poor timing from Leon.
Leon with a poor takedown
and Frost counters with a left and a right that stings Leon. #ROC2#
Leon is rocked!
Leon misses with an attempted mid kick.
Oh Leon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leon is breathing heavily.
Leon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frost throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Leon colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Frost as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Leon is left battered and dazed whilst Frost and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Frost!
After winning the bout, Robert Frost thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 30, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Luzina.
Andrade drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Luzina defends it well.
Luzina shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Andrade as he jumps to the side.
Andrade feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Luzina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrade is looking to work some ground and pound but Luzina has wrist control.
Andrade looking to pass the guard.
Andrade scoring with some ground and pound.
Luzina is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Andrade is aware though and is defending well.
Luzina really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrade trying to control the position from guard on top but Luzina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luzina looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Luzina is breathing heavily.
Luzina is looking to cinch up a triangle. Andrade throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Luzina's body to avoid the submission. Luzina has instead reached around Andrade's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Luzina arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Patrik Luzina! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 26, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drnold tries a head kick but it misses.
Drnold gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Drnold can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Drnold is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drnold won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Drnold has his hands clasped together around Lee's back. He's all about the action.
Lee passes to full mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold can't escape the position.
Drnold is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold is trying to escape the mount.
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Drnold is in no mood to give up.
Drnold is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Drnold just holding on.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Lee wants to control the pace but Drnold is squirming around nicely.
We've been hearing that Lee has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Drnold tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee thowing shots but they're missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drnold just holding on.
Drnold is working to get back to half guard.
Drnold looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Drnold is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has hold of Drnold's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Drnold manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Drnold is in all sorts of trouble here.
Drnold blocking the ground and pound.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Drnold can do anything to dispel that myth.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Drnold wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Drnold might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold working to try and regain half guard.
Lee looking to control but Drnold is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Drnold wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Drnold is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Lee is staying active.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Drnold is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Drnold reaches up and holds on to Lee to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Drnold tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pedro Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Drnold tries to counter with a clinch but Lee shakes him off and moves away.
Drnold misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Drnold counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Drnold 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.
Drnold 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 stand and escape but Drnold is having none of it.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Drnold makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drnold postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Drnold cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Drnold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Drnold's guard.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drnold can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drnold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Drnold managing to control the position.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Drnold.
Lee trying to control but Drnold is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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.
Lee is looking to stand up but Drnold won't let him.
Drnold controlling the position.
Drnold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Drnold tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Drnold's half guard.
Drnold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drnold misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Drnold is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.
Drnold keeps trying to improve his position.
Drnold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard.
Pedro Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drnold is positioning himself well to prevent Lee advancing to mount.
Lee prevents Drnold from improving his position.
Drnold is trying is best to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Drnold!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Drnold tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Drnold lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Drnold shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Drnold was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Drnold showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Drnold looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drnold is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee wants to control but Drnold is keeping him busy.
Drnold is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Drnold sees it coming and defends easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Drnold has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Drnold is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Drnold wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control.
Drnold is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Drnold is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
I wouldn't like to be where Drnold is right now.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Drnold's legs.
Drnold keeping his opponent close.
Drnold is trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Drnold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drnold tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Drnold keeping his opponent close.
Drnold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drnold keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drnold can't do much from the bottom here.
What's Drnold going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Drnold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Drnold is trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Pedro Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pedro Lee!
Pedro Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Chow lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee throws a body punch but Chow moves out of range.
Chow with a lazy takedown attempt #CL2#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Chow is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Chow's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chow blocks it with crossed arms.
Lee throws an elbow that misses.
Chow is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Chow wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chow fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chow has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee has Chow pulled in close to control his posture.
Chow would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chow defends well.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Chow in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee controlling the position.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Chow tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Chow wants a takedown.
Chow tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Chow wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chow is trying to stall.
#TD2#
Lee gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Chow regains guard.
Lee postures up in Chow's guard and throws a big left but Chow blocks it.
Chow not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chow is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Chow has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chow shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Norris Chow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Chow.
Chow is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Chow gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chow managing to control the position. #T4#
Chow trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Chow has his feet on Lee's thighs here. He's pushed Lee 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! Lee screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Norris Chow!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Andrade bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Oliveira is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Oliveira manages to get back to half guard.
Andrade trying to control from half guard but Oliveira is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oliveira gets back to full guard.
Oliveira lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
Oliveira keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Andrade's head.#T1#
Andrade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Oliveira.
Andrade looking to control.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira distracts Andrade with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Oliveira postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliveira is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Oliveira 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.
Oliveira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Oliveira controlling from the top position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T3#
Andrade can't keep his opponent in guard - Oliveira advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oliveira is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Andrade!
Oliveira working Andrade over with strikes here.
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oliveira breaks from Andrade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oliveira is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Andrade can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Oliveira controlling the position easily from mount. #T4#
Oliveira has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Oliveira looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Oliveira breaks from Andrade's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Oliveira sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Oliveira has control of Andrade's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Andrade regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Oliveira lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlon Oliveira dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Oliveira throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Andrade unleashes a big counter combination but Oliveira bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#TD2#
Andrade shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Oliveira napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Oliveira is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Andrade's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Oliveira makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Oliveira.
Andrade wants to control from the top but Oliveira keeps moving.
Andrade is fighting to break Oliveira's control of his arms but Oliveira is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Oliveira is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Oliveira slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Oliveira has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Oliveira forces his way into half guard.
Oliveira looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Oliveira there. #SUB#
Oliveira wants to work for an arm triangle but Andrade is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#SUB#
Oliveira is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Andrade has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Oliveira is trying for a kimura here. Andrade looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Oliveira wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Marlon Oliveira!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Marlon Oliveira waved his t-shirt featuring Sydney Fight Gear (London Rebirth)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 15, 2020 |
#R1#
De Vries jabs Leon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Leon misses with the combination.
De Vries cracks a nice hook into Leon's ribs.
De Vries slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Leon could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
De Vries connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Leon's hands.
Leon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#ROC2#
Leon is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Breyder Leon has been cut.
A head kick by Leon misses
and De Vries counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Stefan De Vries!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 13, 2020 |
#R1#
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#TD#
Darko closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Lee to the mat! Lee manages to get full guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Darko trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Darko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T1#
Lee trying to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Darko trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Darko did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Darko wants to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to take a breather but Darko is having none of it.
Darko is looking to get back to is feet but Lee passes into side control.
#SU2#
Lee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #T2#
Lee tries to clinch but Darko is having none of it.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Darko swivels and escapes.#TD#
Darko gets a double leg takedown into Lee's guard.
Darko won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Darko's guard. #REVB##SUB#
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB#
Darko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Darko on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Darko tries to get out of the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Darko is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is thwarting Darko's attempts to control the position.#SU2#
Lee stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Darko to get to his feet. #TD#
Darko shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.#ES2#
Lee kicks off Darko and gets to his feet. #T4#
Darko looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well.
Darko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Darko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Despite the aggression on Lee's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#CL#
Darko has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Darko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Darko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Darko appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dwight Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lee.
Lee looks winded!
Darko slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pedro Lee 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##CL#
Darko closes the distance and clinches.
Darko is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #BC#
Darko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Darko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Darko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#CL#
Darko has managed to clinch.
#TD2#
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Darko to the mat.
Darko trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T1#
Darko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Darko knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Darko forces his way into half guard.
Lee tries to kick Darko off but Darko keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Darko trying to control the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darko scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is looking to control Darko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Darko wants to stand up but Lee is controlling the position.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Darko moves into the clinch.
Darko tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Darko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL#
Darko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee stalling in the clinch but Darko improves position.
Lee tries to pull guard but Darko won't allow it.
Dwight Darko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Lee.#TD#
Darko gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Darko trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Darko won't allow Lee to get back to his feet.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Darko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T4#
Darko wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Darko controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Darko from controlling successfully.
Lee has momentary wrist control but Darko slips an elbow through the middle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Darko tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Darko trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dwight Darko 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Darko defends well and Lee ends up having to push Darko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Darko does no damage. #TD#
Darko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Lee controls Darko momentarily but Darko frees himself.
Darko wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darko trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep!#REVB#
Pedro Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1##SUB#
Darko isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Darko on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!#SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Darko is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee trying to control the action but Darko is working from the bottom.
Lee gets to mount! Darko was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Darko wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.#T2#
Lee punches Darko on the ear.
Darko can't escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lee working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Darko is doing well to defend. Lee seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Darko is forced to tap and this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pedro Lee!
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