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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Marcel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Struthers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcel comes to the cage accompanied by city of angels. Lee Struthers will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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169 lbs
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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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse Marcel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Struthers!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struthers blocks a head kick by Marcel.
Marcel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struthers.
Marcel swings for the body but Struthers moves out of range.
Struthers takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Struthers closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Marcel's guard.
Struthers pushes down on Marcel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Struthers is trying to control the action in half guard but Marcel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Marcel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Struthers.
Struthers drops an elbow to the side of Marcel's head.
Struthers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Struthers is trying to control the action in half guard but Marcel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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!
Marcel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Marcel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struthers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marcel keeps working.
Marcel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Marcel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struthers missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Struthers lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Struthers looks to land a strike but Marcel avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Struthers pushes down on Marcel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcel's head.
Ground and pound from Struthers.
Struthers seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Marcel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Struthers thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marcel's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Struthers is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Marcel doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Struthers.
Struthers is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struthers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Struthers not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Struthers throwing shots but Marcel is blocking nicely.
Struthers thows a huge punch but Marcel dodges it nicely.
Marcel is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Struthers scores with a couple of nice shots.
Struthers is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Struthers throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struthers sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marcel defending well though.
Marcel tries to roll over but Struthers keeps him under control.
Marcel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Struthers trying to mount his opponent but Marcel defends it.
Marcel is refusing to be controlled, as Struthers sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcel is trying to stand back up but Struthers is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Struthers dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Struthers misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Marcel misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Struthers, as that shot connected.
Struthers blocks a head kick by Marcel.
Marcel throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Struthers's corner calls for a 1-2. Struthers obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marcel lands with a cross.
Marcel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Struthers.
Marcel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marcel has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Sloppy strikes from Struthers. Those never looked like landing.
Struthers misses with a takedown attempt - Marcel sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee Struthers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Struthers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Marcel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Marcel lands a head kick. Struthers smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Struthers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marcel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Marcel drops his hands momentarily and Struthers takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Struthers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Marcel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Marcel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Struthers fails to land the takedown.
Jesse Marcel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struthers takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Marcel defending well as Struthers loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Marcel. No joy for Struthers on that attempt.
Jesse Marcel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Struthers.
Struthers slips a jab from Marcel.
Struthers misses with a low kick.
Struthers walks into a stiff left hand from Marcel.
Marcel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Struthers closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sloppy strikes there by Struthers.
Marcel is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marcel is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Struthers has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Marcel is working to avoid the ground and pound but Struthers connects with a decent elbow.
Struthers grinds an elbow into Marcel's temple.
Marcel defending against the ground and pound.
Struthers throws a strike aimed at the side of Marcel's head but Marcel avoids it well.
Struthers tries to score with some ground and pound. Marcel controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcel regains half guard there - taking advantage of Struthers's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Lee Struthers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Struthers lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Struthers wants to stand up but Marcel is controlling the position.
Marcel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struthers passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Marcel!
Struthers lands a nice shot to the head.
Marcel is trying to escape the mount.
Struthers lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Struthers thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Struthers lands a big elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Struthers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Marcel. Struthers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee Struthers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struthers moves out of range of the strikes.
Struthers changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Marcel tries to avoid it but Struthers manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Marcel to the ground. Marcel escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Marcel as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Struthers both land. Nice combination.
Marcel throws an overhand right that lands on Struthers's shoulder, as Struthers tries to avoid the shot.
Marcel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Struthers.
Marcel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Struthers.
Struthers throws a looping overhand right but Marcel ducks down to avoid it.
A punch combination from Struthers misses.
Struthers checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Struthers takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee Struthers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marcel jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Struthers ducks under a wild hook from Marcel.
Struthers looks for a takedown but Marcel sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marcel throws a hook but Struthers avoids it easily.
Marcel lands with a slapping head kick.
Marcel tries to bum rush Struthers with a series of wild strikes but Struthers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Struthers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Struthers shoots for a takedown but Marcel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jesse Marcel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Struthers.
Struthers rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Marcel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Marcel misses.
Marcel digs a good hook to Struthers's body.
Struthers fails with a takedown attempt.
Struthers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marcel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Struthers takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Marcel throws a head kick that half lands.
Struthers moves out of range of the body kick.
Marcel misses with an uppercut.
Struthers looks to land a combination but Marcel avoids it well.
Jesse Marcel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Struthers coming out on top.
Struthers shoots in for a double leg but Marcel sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Marcel misses.
Struthers stuns Marcel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Marcel misses.
Struthers has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Struthers throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Marcel tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Struthers is in Marcel's guard.
Struthers wants to control from the top but Marcel keeps moving.
Struthers trying to stand up but can't free himself from Marcel's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Struthers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Struthers trying to control the position from guard on top but Marcel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marcel avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Struthers wants to control from the top but Marcel keeps moving.
Struthers must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Lee Struthers.
Marcel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee Struthers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Marcel misses with a wild combination.
Struthers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Struthers throws a series of strikes that have Marcel backpedaling.
Struthers throws a leg kick but Marcel checks it.
Struthers fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Struthers with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Marcel to score with a decent uppercut.
Struthers fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Struthers throws a right and a left that Marcel avoids nicely.
Struthers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Marcel under the eye.
Struthers fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Struthers misses with a hook. Marcel ducked under it nicely.
Marcel looks for the body kick but Struthers saw that one coming.
Struthers misses with a body shot.
Marcel throws the left hand but Struthers avoids the punch easily.
Marcel moves out of range as Struthers strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marcel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marcel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Marcel tries to bum rush Struthers with a series of wild strikes but Struthers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lee Struthers.
I've got Struthers 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Struthers!
Lee Struthers seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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