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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alvin Firpo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rumble Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alvin Firpo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rumble Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Firpo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Firpo lands with a cross.
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Firpo, pushing him back against the cage.
Firpo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Firpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Firpo's half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Firpo trying to control here.
Firpo gets back to full guard.
Firpo controlling Lee's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is pushing down on Firpo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Firpo is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lee is looking for a kimura but Firpo is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Firpo wants to get back to full guard.
Firpo is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Firpo takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Firpo holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee trying to control but Firpo is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo controlling the position.
Lee pushing down on Firpo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Firpo trying to control but Lee postures up.
Firpo blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is keen to just control but Firpo is a slippery customer.
Lee prevents Firpo from improving his position.
Firpo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Firpo is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Firpo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Firpo is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
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.
Firpo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Firpo is trying to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Firpo defending well though.
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Firpo is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Rumble Lee will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Firpo's guard.
Firpo keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Firpo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Firpo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Firpo connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Firpo shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Lee tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Lee showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Firpo is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Firpo sees it coming and defends easily.
Firpo is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
Firpo is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee looks to land a strike but Firpo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Firpo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Firpo controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Firpo decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Lee, up you get!
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Firpo connects with a leg kick. Lee looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Firpo but Firpo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Firpo scores with a punch to the head.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Firpo.
A big right from Firpo misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Firpo finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Firpo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Firpo works the jab nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Firpo. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Firpo throws a leg kick that misses.
Lee is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Firpo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Firpo lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Firpo connects with the punch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Firpo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Firpo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Firpo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee is rocked!
Firpo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Firpo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rumble Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo connects with a right hand. Lee shakes it off.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Firpo finish him?
Firpo throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lee seems to have recovered his senses.
We've been told by Firpo's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee moves out of range as Firpo strikes.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Firpo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Firpo avoids it really well and circles away.
Firpo throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Lee is looking to clinch but Firpo is avoiding it.
Firpo is looking to counter punch.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Firpo, as that shot connected.
Alvin Firpo is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Firpo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alvin Firpo dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nice shot by Firpo.
Firpo just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee takes one to the chin there.
Firpo keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Firpo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Firpo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee throws a strike but Firpo rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Firpo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Firpo stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Firpo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Firpo.
Firpo lands with a nice body punch.
Firpo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Lee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Firpo shakes him off and moves away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Firpo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Firpo tried to counter with a leg kick but Lee avoided it.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Firpo digs a good hook to Lee's body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Firpo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Firpo tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Firpo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alvin Firpo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rumble Lee.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Firpo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Firpo circles away.
Firpo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rumble Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Firpo scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Firpo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Firpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Firpo swivels and escapes.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
Firpo scores with a decent looking hook.
Lee moves to clinch but Firpo breaks away
and Firpo counters with a right hand to the body.
Firpo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Firpo wants it to stay on the feet.
Firpo thumps Lee with a low kick.
Firpo tries to land a leg kick but Lee saw it coming and moves away.
Firpo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Firpo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alvin Firpo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Firpo.
Decent striking displayed by Firpo there.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Firpo, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Firpo against the cage but Firpo circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Firpo cracks Lee with a big right hand and Lee goes down!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Firpo slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Firpo decides to stand back up.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Firpo.
Firpo is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Firpo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Firpo fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Lee to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Lee looks to clinch but Firpo throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Lee taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Alvin Firpo!
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