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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Yeong Lee (ranked 3247 p4p, 4305 weight class) and Brice Wilcox (ranked 286 p4p, 336 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jeong Yeong Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brice Wilcox!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Wilcox misses
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brice Wilcox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Wilcox takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wilcox misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox slips a jab from Lee.
Wilcox staying out of range there.
Wilcox shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Wilcox misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Wilcox looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a nice head kick!
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Wilcox scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wilcox ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilcox gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Wilcox tries to clinch up
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A leg kick checked by Wilcox.
Wilcox defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Wilcox misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wilcox tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wilcox looks winded!
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Wilcox moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wilcox stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Wilcox misses the body punch
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee connects with a jab.
Jeong Yeong Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilcox misses with a kick to the body
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee throws a good cross that connects.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Wilcox tries to land a body kick
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Wilcox wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Lee catches Wilcox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilcox has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wilcox there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wilcox has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
No luck for Wilcox with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee connects with a crisp jab.
Lee connects with a jab.
Lee lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilcox has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Wilcox's head.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Wilcox 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.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice jab there from Lee.
Wilcox looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Wilcox walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Wilcox shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Wilcox might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Lee has got the better of the exchanges.
Wilcox avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Wilcox's belly button to the back.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Wilcox thinking.
Nice shot lands for Lee.
Wilcox shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.
Wilcox is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Wilcox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilcox takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Wilcox misses with a takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox slips under a jab.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilcox can do to turn this around?
Lee throws a head kick but Wilcox moves out of range.
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lee counters with a nice body shot.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wilcox wants to land a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee jabs at Wilcox's body.
Wilcox throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilcox with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilcox will feel that in the morning.
Lee sizes up Wilcox with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wilcox wants to clinch but Lee slips to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee cracks Wilcox with an open hand slap.
Lee jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
Lee connects with the punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Lee.
Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilcox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeong Yeong Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee lands a jab.
Wilcox with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wilcox closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A lazy body kick from Wilcox
and Lee counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilcox looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a left to the body.
Nice shot by Lee.
Wilcox with a poor takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Wilcox moves out of range easily.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Wilcox 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 Wilcox off to one side.
It looked like Lee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wilcox.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lee lands an overhand right.
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.
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.
Wilcox misses with the body kick
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Wilcox.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeong Yeong Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Wilcox throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Wilcox.
Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilcox has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Brice Wilcox is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee digs a good hook to Wilcox's body.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Wilcox's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wilcox throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a stiff right hand.
Wilcox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilcox doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jeong Yeong Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brice Wilcox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilcox misses with a takedown
and Lee counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Lee cracks Wilcox with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee connects with a nice looking jab.
Wilcox walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wilcoxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee cracks Wilcox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands.
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!
Wilcox darts in trying to clinch
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Wilcox's head.
Wilcox takes one to the chin there.
Wilcox wants to clinch
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wilcox closes the distance but Lee moves to the side
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Wilcox lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilcox on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wilcox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Wilcox tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Wilcox needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Wilcox misses with a double jab
and Lee counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wilcox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lee catches Wilcox with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilcox shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wilcox throws a leg kick
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Wilcox takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Wilcox's hands.
Wilcox shoots and misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lee closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Wilcox walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wilcox fails with the takedown
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Wilcox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brice Wilcox has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jeong Yeong Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wilcox takes a kick to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Yeong 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:25
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Yeong Lee!
In his post fight interview, Jeong Yeong Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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