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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryce Lee (ranked 24842 p4p, 24698 weight class) and Aidan Gabriel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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180 cm 18 214 0 - 3 - 0 |
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185 cm 24 210 0 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt Excellent boxer Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt Dangerous knees Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryce Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aidan Gabriel! The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gabriel takes the fight into the clinch. Gabriel jumps guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gabriel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Gabriel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Gabriel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lee is trying to keep Gabriel in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Gabriel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Gabriel's corner is telling him to maintain position. Gabriel gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's one minute gone in the round. Gabriel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Gabriel showed some decent athleticism there. Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Gabriel stalling. Lee is trying to maintain the position but Gabriel is very close to passing his half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gabriel in particular looking to stall. Lee is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio. Gabriel stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lee to get to his feet. Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gabriel. Lee gets caught napping as Gabriel dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard. Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Gabriel's corner is telling him to maintain position. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gabriel slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Gabriel has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. Lee digs a good hook to Gabriel's body.
Bryce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gabriel circles away quickly and effectively. Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Gabriel moves out of range of the strikes. Gabriel dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gabriel looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard. Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gabriel on the ground. Lee trying to control here.
Gabriel is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Gabriel to get the leverage. Lee trying to control but Gabriel postures up.
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! The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee wants to get back to full guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aidan Gabriel dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gabriel has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Gabriel lands a takedown into guard.
Lee controls Gabriel momentarily but Gabriel frees himself. Gabriel 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. Gabriel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Gabriel is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Gabriel has managed to sneak the leg through. Gabriel is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is looking for a sweep. Gabriel is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gabriel moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that! We've been informed that Gabriel has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight. Gabriel controlling from mount. Lee taking shots to the head. Lee is bucking up trying to escape but Gabriel cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Lee is rocked! A big strike lands for Gabriel! That's really hurt Lee and he's turned his back - Gabriel keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Gabriel jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aidan Gabriel!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
37% |
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