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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vince Wall (ranked 5050 p4p, 4812 weight class) and Steven Lee (ranked 87 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vince Wall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steven Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wall closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Wall pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wall moves out of range of the strikes.
Wall shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Wall's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Wall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wall.
Lee won't allow Wall to pass to mount.
Wall is working hard here to advance position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wall is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wall is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wall is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Wall 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.
Wall seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is looking to escape.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wall trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Wall wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Wall is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wall.
Wall wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Wall wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Wall sits in half guard.
Wall is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Wall is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wall is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Wall is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Wall sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wall shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Wall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Lee works the jab nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wall shoots in looking for a takedown. Lee tries to sprawl out of it but Wall keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lee manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Steven Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wall keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Wall fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Lee misses.
Wall ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee lands a body shot.
Wall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Wall ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wall has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee with a jab.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Wall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Wall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee connects with a right hand. Wall shakes it off.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Wall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
It seemed like Lee was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Wall on that attempt.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Wall.
Lee leaves Wall with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Lee throws a jab when Wall was well out of range.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wall takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wall looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wall works his way into side control.
Wall goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Lee rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Wall's guard! Nice work there by Lee!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee stands up and waves to Wall to follow him.
Wall fails with the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee works over Wall's head and body with a nice combination.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Wall with a poor takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Vince Wall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a hook. Wall ducked under it nicely.
Lee lands a jab to Wall's midsection.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wall.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wall.
A cross from Lee lands.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
Wall on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lee scores with the left hand. Wall knows he should have avoided that one.
Wall will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Wall shoots in.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on 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!
Lee lands a head shot.
Lee has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee cracks Wall with an open hand slap.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Wall shoots in.
Wall looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Wall gets the takedown into side control.
Lee throws Wall to one side and escapes!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wall sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steven Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
Wall fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Wall's shoulder, as Wall tries to avoid the shot.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wall fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vince Wall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.
Steven Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wall on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee gets caught napping as Wall dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard.
Lee pushes Wall off and scrambles back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wall looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wall doesn't seem phased 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!
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wall shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Lee clobbers Wall with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Wall goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Wall dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Wall's head and hops out.
Wall takes one to the side of the head.
Jab from Lee.
Steven Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Walls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee jabs Wall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab by Lee.
Lee scores with a punch to the head.
Wall slips under a jab from Lee.
Wall half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wall misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wall shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Jab by Lee.
Lee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wall doesn't seem bothered though.
Wall misses with a takedown attempt
and Wall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wall has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vince Wall has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Wall. Wall gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wall needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Wall's head back.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wall's hands.
Wall walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Wall shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wall takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lee lands a really nice looking cross but Wall seems unphased.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Steven Lee!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Steven Lee!
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight for Steven Lee!
Steven Lee wins by unanimous decision!
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