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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Villarreal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee has chosen Eminem feat. Nate Dogg - Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Rodney Villarreal has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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215 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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200 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rodney Villarreal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Lee!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
It looked like Villarreal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Villarreal shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee feints and as Villarreal raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Villarreal wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Villarreal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Villarreal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Villarreal might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Villarreal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Villarreal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villarreal somewhat.
Lee throws a head kick but Villarreal moves out of range.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee tries to bum rush Villarreal with a series of wild strikes but Villarreal uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jason Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Villarreal.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Villarreal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal has a takedown stuffed.
Villarreal looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Villarreal drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Villarreal throwing strikes but missing.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to stand but Villarreal is controlling the position.
Lee trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lee pulls Villarreal in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Villarreal pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal gets to his feet - Lee follows without any prompting.
Villarreal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Villarreal kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Villarreal fails with the takedown.
Villarreal is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Villarreal steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Villarreal tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Villarreal somewhat.
Villarreal checks the leg kick.
Villarreal shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Villarreal tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Lee is in Villarreal's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Villarreal's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee stays in close to Villarreal's body and controls the position.
Lee won't allow Villarreal to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Villarreal is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Villarreal 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 stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Villarreal to get to his feet.
Villarreal takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Villarreal gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Villarreal'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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villarreal tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee pulls Villarreal into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee has his hands on Villarreal's head, controlling the position.
Lee has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Villarreal off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Villarreal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Villarreal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws a series of punches but Villarreal avoids them all with ease.
Villarreal tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Lee manages to circle out of the way.
Villarreal checks the leg kick nicely there.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
It looked like Villarreal was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodney Villarreal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Villarreal.
Villarreal gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lee stands up over Villarreal, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee is standing up over Villarreal. Villarreal looks to escape but Lee dives into side control.
Villarreal is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Who's going to make the next move?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Villarreal wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Lee decides to stand back up. Lee steps back and let's Villarreal get back to his feet.
Lee throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Villarreal to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee striking off his back but it's not causing Villarreal any problems.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Villarreal is controlling him.
Villarreal missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Lee is trying to control the position but Villarreal postures up.
Lee working for a triangle but Villarreal defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Villarreal is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Lee 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee misses with the body kick
and Villarreal counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee is working an open guard so Villarreal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Jason Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Villarreal doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Villarreal fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Rodney Villarreal has been cut.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Villarreal. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet.
Villarreal shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villarreal decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Villarreal shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Villarreal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Villarreal was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Villarreal is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee stands and steps away. Villarreal gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee scores with a takedown into Villarreal's guard.
Villarreal controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Villarreal pushes Lee off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Villarreal's head.
Villarreal has one foot on Lee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Villarreal gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lee connects with a solid leg kick.
Lee plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Villarreal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Villarreal enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Villarreal manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villarreal is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee drops back looking for a leg! Villarreal is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Villarreal manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Villarreal's guard.
Villarreal is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Rodney Villarreal has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jason Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Villarreal throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 John Mangel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Lee!
Jason Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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