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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Materson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes to the cage accompanied by Japanese National Anthem. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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168 lbs
14 - 20 - 0 |
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200 lbs
15 - 21 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Great elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Yang Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Materson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wants to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Materson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Materson's guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Materson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Materson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee stands and steps away. Materson gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Materson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Materson unleashes a big counter combination but Lee bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee tries to clinch there but Materson circles away.
And Materson tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Materson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Materson getting side control.
Materson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Materson.
Lee has one foot on Materson's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Materson slips under a jab from Lee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with an overhand left.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Materson throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Materson lands a two punch combo.
Nice sprawl there from Materson as Lee shoots in.
Lee sets himself, and Materson steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Materson has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Materson closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Materson lands in his opponent's guard.
Materson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Materson wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stand up but Materson isn't so interested in that idea.
Materson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Materson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Materson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Materson ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Materson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lee.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Materson ducks down to avoid it.
Materson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a head kick but Materson moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Materson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Yang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Materson's waist but Materson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
That kick from Lee tenderised Materson's leg. Materson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Materson has double underhooks.
Materson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee darts in and clinches Materson up against the cage.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Materson prevents a body shot from Lee.
Materson can't get the takedown.
Lee trying to stall but Materson improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yang Lee dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
No joy there for Lee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Materson slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Materson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure.
Materson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Materson with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Materson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Materson controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Materson is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Materson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Materson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yang Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Materson tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Materson shoots in.
It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Materson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Materson.
Yang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Lee manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Materson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Lee here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Materson shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard.
Materson passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Materson trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Materson with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet.
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!
Materson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Materson manages to circle out of the way.
Lee darts in and clinches Materson up against the cage.
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Materson uses from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Materson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Materson can do to turn this around?
Materson postures up in Lee's guard and throws a big left but Lee blocks it.
Materson 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.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Materson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Materson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Materson throws a strike but Lee rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Lee wants to control from the top but Materson keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to stand but Materson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Materson's brow.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Materson's head.
Lee throws a strike but Materson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
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 Yang Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Materson shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense.
Lee tries to clinch but Materson is having none of it.
Lee tries to clinch there but Materson circles away.
Yang Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Materson shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Materson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Materson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Materson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yang Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Materson.
Materson blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Materson shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Materson circles away.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Materson with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Materson scores with a takedown into Lee's guard.
Materson throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Materson's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Materson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yang Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Materson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee trying to control but Materson is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to stand up but Materson won't let him.
Lee trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Materson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Materson has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard.
Materson keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Materson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mike Materson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Materson goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Materson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Materson moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Lee wants to clinch up but Materson keeps it at a distance.
Lee throws a series of punches but Materson moves out of range.
Materson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lee throws a head kick that half lands.
Materson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Materson manages to get himself to full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Materson keeps moving.
Yang Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yang Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yang Lee!
Yang Lee made sure to mention his sponsor, Formula 51 and 10% laundary in his post fight interview.
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energy
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hype
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