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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Javier Hernandez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Japanese National Anthem. Hernandez is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Danza kuduro. 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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168 lbs
13 - 16 - 0 |
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157 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
KO power |
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Good elbows
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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
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Javier Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lee gets control of Hernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hernandez accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hernandez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Hernandez is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Lee.
Hernandez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yang Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard.
Hernandez stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hernandez looking to pass the guard.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hernandez looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hernandez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee gets control of Hernandez's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hernandez controlling from the top position.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Hernandez throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hernandez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hernandez pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernandez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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 Yang Lee will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hernandez is defended easily by Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hernandez moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Hernandez looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well.
Yang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Hernandez.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Hernandez drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hernandez throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hernandez's guard. Nice move by Lee!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Hernandez is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Hernandez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Hernandez keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Hernandez controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Hernandez.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hernandez keeps moving.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Hernandez blocks nicely.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee throws an elbow that misses. Hernandez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lee's guard. Nice move by Hernandez!
Hernandez stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Hernandez scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hernandez misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Hernandez trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Hernandez sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lee is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Javier Hernandez 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! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Lee.
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Hernandez in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hernandez lands with a left to the head.
Lee jumps guard.
Hernandez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Lee tries to kick Hernandez off but Hernandez keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee is trying to stand back up but Hernandez is controlling him
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernandez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hernandez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Hernandez is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Hernandez is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hernandez.
Hernandez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hernandez.
Hernandez stops Lee from standing up.
Hernandez postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee tries to clinch up but Hernandez circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Hernandez was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hernandez shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hernandez was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Hernandez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hernandez creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Hernandez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee is not content to let Hernandez control the position.
Hernandez in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hernandez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Javier Hernandez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hernandez 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Javier Hernandez!
Javier Hernandez 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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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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