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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mo Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lenny Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Snoop Dogg - Who Am I. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Cardio machine |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mo Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lenny Nero!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee throws a body punch but Nero moves out of range.
Nero circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nero lands a jab to the nose.
Nero thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Nero moved out of range nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Nero.
Nero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nero throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nero thows a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Nero misses.
Nero tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Mo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Nero.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nero manages to avoid it.
Lee takes one on the button.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Nero in a clinch.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Nero blocks an elbow strike from Lee.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Nero drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Lee gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nero managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Nero prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nero.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nero avoids the damage to the body.
Nero is looking to take this one to the mat.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nero.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
Nero avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee has Nero pressed against the cage.
Nero takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an elbow just above Nero 's eye.
Knees to the body from Lee.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Nero can't get the takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Lee.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nero backwards.
Nero wants to stall.
Nero is looking for a takedown.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nero trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Nero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee gets through Nero's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nero blocks an uppercut.
Lee just leaning against Nero, taking a breather.
Lee presses Nero against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nero's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Nero in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nero pressing his opponent against the cage.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Nero in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee lands a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lee.
Nero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nero shrugs off.
Nero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nero wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nero has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee lands a left hand.
Nero misses with a punch to the body.
Nero looking for a takedown.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Nero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Nero avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee is struggling to control the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A short left from Lee.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Nero has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Nero pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Nero dives into Lee's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Nero throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nero's guard. Nice move by Lee!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee advances to half guard.
Nero tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Mo Lee wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Sloppy strikes from Nero. Those never looked like landing.
Nero lands an overhand right.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Lee. Those never looked like landing.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nero manages to avoid it.
Nero shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Nero.
Nero fails with the takedown.
Lee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee tries to clinch but Nero is having none of it.
Nero misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero lands with a good body shot.
Donk. Nero catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lenny Nero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee scores with a shot to the body.
Nero throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee catches Nero with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
A leg kick checked by Nero.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice shot lands for Nero.
Nero checks a low kick from Lee.
Nero shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Nero showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Nero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Nero misses with a head shot. Lee uses the momentum to regain guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Nero is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Nero bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nero lands a jab to Lee's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nero. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nero lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nero throws a lazy uppercut
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Nero backing up. Nero nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nero misses with a looping right.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Nero's head but Nero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nero looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Nero swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lee wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nero, pushing him back against the cage.
Mo Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nero makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Nero in his tracks for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Nero has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Nero wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nero's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Nero has had enough of the clinch but Lee keeps him there for the moment.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
Lee is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nero's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nero lands a nice uppercut.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Nero dodges an elbow strike from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero avoids the elbow strike from Lee, against the cage.
Nero avoids a wild elbow strike from Lee.
Lee gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Lee as the two fighters clinch.
Nero is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nero takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nero tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mo Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lenny Nero.
Lee blocking some punches.
Nero trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nero's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands an elbow that stopped Nero in his tracks for a moment.
Nero blocks an elbow strike.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Nero backwards.
Lee digs a right hand into Nero's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nero's gas tank.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nero avoids the damage to the body.
Lee comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lee lands an elbow inside that Nero shrugs off.
Nero tries to score a body lock takedown but Lee shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Nero avoids the damage to the body.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Nero swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nero is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Nero is looking for a takedown.
Nero takes an elbow to the forehead.
Mo Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nero.
Nero can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee stalls.
Lenny Nero has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nero's elbow.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Nero has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mo Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mo Lee!
Mo Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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