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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eric Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Don Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shaw's choice of entrance music: Body Head Bangerz - Can't Be Touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Don Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaw circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Shaw does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shaw avoids a kick to the body.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Shaw lands a right hook to the body.
Shaw tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shaw connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shaw connects with a single shot there.
A leg kick checked by Lee.
A jab from Lee does it's job there.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Shaw.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Shaw throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Shaw takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shaw.
Shaw takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Shaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
Shaw thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shaw.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
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 nice leg kick lands there from Shaw.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Shaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shaw will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Shaw tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Shaw's guard.
Shaw is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Shaw not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Shaw controlling the position.
Shaw throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Shaw holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Shaw is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Shaw slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Jab by Lee.
The fighters circling - Shaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shaw.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Shaw lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw misses with a double jab.
Lee lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shaw fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a head kick but Shaw moves out of range.
Lee throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shaw.
Shaw throws a big shot that misses.
Shaw swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Shaw walks into a left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shaw was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lee blocks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Lee will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shaw scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Eric Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eric Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shaw keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
Shaw misses with a two punch combination.
Shaw throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shaw throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lee counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Lee working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee has control of Shaw's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Shaw regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Shaw frees his head quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Shaw is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Shaw has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Shaw!
Lee has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee has his foot on Shaw's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shaw works his way back into a safe position though.
Shaw trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shaw loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaw wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Shaw with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Shaw is proving a slippery customer.
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shaw gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaw wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shaw.
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Shaw is aware though and is defending well.
Shaw controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Shaw is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee keeping full guard, as Shaw tries to pass.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Eric 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.
Shaw 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.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Don Shaw hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Lee tries to bum rush Shaw with a series of wild strikes but Shaw uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Shaw throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee throws the left hand but Shaw avoids the punch easily.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shaw blocks a leg kick.
Shaw ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Shaw keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shaw defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Shaw has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shaw misses with a leg kick
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shaw scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eric Lee will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shaw lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick from Shaw misses
enabling Lee to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Shaw moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Shaw.
Shaw is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Shaw tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Shaw swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Shaw feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lee's calf.
Lee looks to land a combination but Shaw avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shaw.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaw.
Shaw misses with a head kick.
Shaw is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Shaw.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Shaw had a free shot at his head there.
Lee throws a right hand that misses
and Shaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Don Shaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Shaw bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Don Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shaw.
Shaw takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shaw throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
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 looping overhand right but Shaw ducks down to avoid it.
Shaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a series of punches but Shaw avoids them all with ease.
Eric Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shaw cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lee throws a head kick that misses.
Shaw throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shaw connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lee at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Jab from Shaw.
Shaw tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Shaw thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
Lee throws a combination that misses
and Shaw makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Shaw fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shaw.
Lee checks a leg kick.
Shaw connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw lands a big head kick that sends Lee tumbling to the mat! Shaw takes a step backwards and waves Lee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Lee is rocked!
It looks like Eric Lee has been cut.
Shaw throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee sizes up Shaw with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Shaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lee cracks Shaw with a good jab.
Lee defending well as Shaw loads up on a big left hand.
Shaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shaw throws a head kick that misses
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lee throws a body punch but Shaw moves out of range.
Shaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Shaw 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eric Lee!
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energy
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