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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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200 cm
25
150 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
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176 cm
18
155 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Prefers standup |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ricky Lee! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Vincent Chase! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chase uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Chase misses with a double jab.
Lee 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. Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. Chase is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him. Lee has gone for a leg lock! Chase slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Chase defends it easily. Lee has a closed guard, preventing Chase from standing up. Lee has his foot on Chase's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chase works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Chase defends easily.
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Chase to get to half guard.
It looks like Chase is going to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Lee wants to improve his position but Chase is controlling well.
Chase wants to stand up but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard. Lee actively working from the bottom here. Lee is breathing heavily. Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here. Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position. Chase tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Lee to stand up. Lee slips a jab and a cross from Chase.
Lee fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Chase to the ground. Lee is now in Chase's guard. Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Chase is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. Chase wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Chase passes into side control.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase stands up and we're back to a striking position. 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! Chase misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Chase lands with a shot to the body. Lee keeps the fight on the outside. A punch lands to the side of Lee 's head but he takes it in his stride. Chase rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Chase tries to sprawl but Lee drives through with a takedown into half guard. Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Chase is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. 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 Ricky Lee will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chase tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Lee drives through with a takedown into Chase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Chase is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee has gone for a leg lock! Chase slips out almost immediately though and dives into Lee's guard. Chase has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. A right-left combo lands from Chase. Chase throws a right and a left that Lee avoids nicely. Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Chase clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage. Chase wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chase is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chase into the cage. Chase lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Lee has Chase pressed against the cage, preventing Chase from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Chase pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Lee can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chase is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chase into the cage. Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chase is defending well. Chase stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Chase lands a left hand.
Chase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chase is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position. Chase tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Lee is looking for a takedown. Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Lee letting Chase take a breather here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Both guys are working to get underhooks. Chase has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Chase gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Chase lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Chase wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chase lands a hook to the side of the head. Chase stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position. Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chase pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chase wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chase pulls him back up using the underhooks. Chase is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Chase looking to slow down the pace here. Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Chase tries to tie him up. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase scores with a shot to the side of Lee's head. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Chase showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chase misses with a wild combination.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Chase misses with a two punch combination.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet. Lee shoots for a takedown but Chase saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him. Chase throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease. Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Chase defends it nicely. Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee drives through with a takedown into Chase's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Chase has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. Chase darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage. Chase lands an uppercut. Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Chase manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chase lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chase wants to break free but Lee has control.
Chase is trying to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Lee is looking to take this one to the mat. Chase is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy. Chase wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage. Lee wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chase is struggling to control the position. Chase makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Chase scores with a nice hook to the head. Chase slowing the pace effectively. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Vincent Chase. Chase comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily. Chase tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chase looks to land a combination but Lee avoids it well. Ricky Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chase 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 is trying to work for a kimura but Chase is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chase is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Chase looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Chase is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chase is looking to escape. Lee trying to pass the guard but Chase defending well. Chase makes his way to full guard, as Lee worked for a kimura.
Lee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Chase pushes Lee off and gets back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Chase looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Lee shoots in for a takedown but Chase shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight! Vincent Chase comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Chase has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:30 Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 27:30 Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Chase!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
70% |
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