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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Trinidad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yi Chang Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 cm
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212 lbs
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200 cm
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tyson Trinidad! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yi Chang Lee! The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Taro Takaoka and Yuuki Gou.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Chang Lee fails to land the takedown. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown but Trinidad shows good takedown defense. Trinidad stuffs the takedown. Tyson Trinidad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Chang Lee. Trinidad connects with a jab. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Chang Lee dodges the punch combination from Trinidad.
Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Chang Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Trinidad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Trinidad misses with a few strikes there.
Chang Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chang Lee showed some decent athleticism there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Chang Lee looks gassed! Chang Lee stops Trinidad from getting back to his feet.
Chang Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Trinidad defends the submission attempt. Chang Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Trinidad is trying to stand up here but Chang Lee is controlling him well. Chang Lee trying to advance position but Trinidad counters by regaining guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chang Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trinidad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trinidad has escaped and now he's on top! Chang Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Trinidad preventing the sweep. Trinidad decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. Chang Lee drives through and clinches with Trinidad against the cage.
Chang Lee has Trinidad pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Trinidad manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Chang Lee keeps control of Trinidad as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Trinidad has Chang Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Chang Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. Chang Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though. Trinidad gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chang Lee.
Trinidad tries to pull guard but Chang Lee won't allow it.
Chang Lee is trying to trip Trinidad. He has hold of a leg but Trinidad is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Chang Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Chang Lee passes Trinidad's left leg - he's now in half guard. Chang Lee is looking to advance position but Trinidad won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Chang Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Trinidad reverses the position - he's now on top in Chang Lee's guard. Trinidad decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Chang Lee, up you get! Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trinidad as he avoids it easily. Trinidad stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang Lee. Chang Lee gets slowly back to his feet. Chang Lee moves into the clinch. Trinidad is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee lands a takedown into guard.
Chang Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Chang Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Chang Lee forces his way into half guard. Chang Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Trinidad is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Trinidad is trying to stand back up but Chang Lee is controlling him
Trinidad pushes Chang Lee off and gets back to his feet. Trinidad works over Chang Lee's head and body with a nice combination. Chang Lee takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Trinidad throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Trinidad looks to land a combination. Chang Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Trinidad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yi Chang Lee will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Trinidad stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Chang Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Chang Lee slips a jab and a cross from Trinidad.
Trinidad looks to land a combination but Chang Lee avoids it well. Chang Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trinidad pinned against the cage. Trinidad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Chang Lee blocks the body kick.
Nice takedown defense from Trinidad. No joy for Chang Lee on that attempt. Tyson Trinidad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Chang Lee. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Horrible takedown by Chang Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Trinidad which made him look bad. Chang Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trinidad's waist but Trinidad gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Chang Lee off to one side. No joy there for Trinidad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chang Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Trinidad, looking for a takedown. Chang Lee pushes Trinidad against the cage but Trinidad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Tyson Trinidad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Trinidad throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Chang Lee. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trinidad as he jumps to the side. Trinidad fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Trinidad stuffs the takedown attempt from Chang Lee. Chang Lee gets slowly back to his feet. Trinidad throws a right and a left that both miss. Chang Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Trinidad, looking for a takedown. Chang Lee pushes Trinidad against the cage but Trinidad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Trinidad misses with the combination.
Chang Lee shoots in but Trinidad avoids the takedown attempt easily. Chang Lee tries for a takedown but Trinidad sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily. Nice body kick from Trinidad. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trinidad but Trinidad pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chang Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Trinidad sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Trinidad throws a nice looking combination but Chang Lee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Trinidad as he avoids it easily. A combination from Trinidad does no damage. Nice takedown defense from Trinidad. No joy for Chang Lee on that attempt. Trinidad scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Chang Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trinidad circles away. Chang Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chang Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown by Chang Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Trinidad which made him look bad. Trinidad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trinidad. Trinidad will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chang Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Trinidad circles away. Trinidad works over Chang Lee's head and body with a nice combination. Trinidad throws a right and a left that both miss. Trinidad swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chang Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Chang Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Trinidad, looking for a takedown. Chang Lee pushes Trinidad against the cage but Trinidad circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Chang Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Trinidad swinging wilding here.
Trinidad throws a right and a left that both miss. Trinidad gets caught flat footed, as Chang Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chang Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Trinidad is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Trinidad has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee wants to improve his position but instead Trinidad has moved into half guard.
Chang Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Trinidad's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Trinidad's back! Chang Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Trinidad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chang Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Chang Lee working for the choke. Trinidad is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee working for the choke. Chang Lee working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Trinidad is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Trinidad trying to get back to his feet but Chang Lee is in full control for now. Chang Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Trinidad has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Chang Lee working for a choke but Trinidad reverses nicely into Chang Lee 's guard. Trinidad would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. Chang Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Trinidad manages to get himself to full guard.
Chang Lee wants to pass the guard but Trinidad is keeping the position. 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 Tyson Trinidad will probably get the nod. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Trinidad swinging wilding here.
Chang Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Trinidad tries to bum rush Chang Lee with a series of wild strikes but Chang Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Chang Lee gets the takedown into side control. Trinidad throws Chang Lee to one side and escapes! Trinidad lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Chang Lee shoots in but Trinidad avoids the takedown attempt easily. Trinidad scores with a three punch combo!
Chang Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Trinidad pinned against the cage. Trinidad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Tyson Trinidad has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yi Chang Lee. Chang Lee shoots in but no luck this time. Nice sprawl there from Trinidad as Chang Lee shoots in. Trinidad lands with a nice body punch. Trinidad cracks Chang Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. A punch combination from Trinidad misses. Trinidad throws a right and a left that Chang Lee avoids nicely. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Trinidad but Trinidad pushes him off and we're back to square one. Left hook, right uppercut from Trinidad. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Chang Lee slips a jab and a cross from Trinidad.
Chang Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Horrible takedown by Chang Lee or perhaps it was just good defense by Trinidad which made him look bad. Trinidad misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round. Chang Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Trinidad swivels and escapes. Chang Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Trinidad as he jumps to the side. Danga de danga de dang - Trinidad scores with a four punch combination! Trinidad gets caught flat footed, as Chang Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Chang Lee has gone for a leg lock! Trinidad slips out almost immediately though and dives into Chang Lee's guard. Trinidad preventing the sweep. Trinidad tries to stand but Chang Lee is controlling from the bottom. Chang Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Trinidad gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Trinidad stalks Chang Lee and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Chang Lee's face. Chang Lee staggers backwards, shaken. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chang Lee. Danga de danga de dang - Trinidad scores with a four punch combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee dodges the punch combination from Trinidad.
Chang Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Chang Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Trinidad stops Chang Lee from passing to mount. Trinidad is trying to get back to his feet. Chang Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Chang Lee goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Trinidad rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Chang Lee's guard! Nice work there by Trinidad! This has been an exciting period of action! Chang Lee keeping busy on the bottom but Trinidad has passed one foot through into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Chang Lee wants to improve his position but Trinidad is controlling well.
Chang Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. Chang Lee wants to sweep here but Trinidad controlling him for the moment. Chang Lee is looking for a triangle here but Trinidad uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Chang Lee sneaks back into half guard.
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. Chang Lee tries to get to full guard but Trinidad has control of the leg. Trinidad stands up out of the half guard. Trinidad keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Trinidad lands with a nice combination. Chang Lee backs away looking to recover. Trinidad lands a jab to Chang Lee's midsection. Chang Lee shoots in but no luck this time. Chang Lee looks for a takedown but Trinidad sprawls well. Chang Lee looks for a takedown but Trinidad sprawls well. Chang Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Trinidad lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trinidad. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Trinidad digs a good hook to Chang Lee's body.
Trinidad misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chang Lee dodges the punch combination from Trinidad.
Trinidad fails to land with a series of punches.
Chang Lee fails with a takedown attempt. No joy there for Trinidad, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And that's the end of the fight! Tyson Trinidad showed his dominance in that final round. I think Trinidad has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29 Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28 Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tyson Trinidad!
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energy
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RATING
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