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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Diego Iaquinta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hardon Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Iaquinta's entrance music is Amish Paradise by Weird Al. A fine choice. Hardon Lee is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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130 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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168 cm
18
134 lbs
5 - 4 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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Good takedowns
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Diego Iaquinta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hardon Lee!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lee takes a swing at Iaquinta's ribcage but misses.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Iaquinta manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Iaquinta is looking to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch.
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Iaquinta's guard.
Iaquinta looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Iaquinta wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Iaquinta is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iaquinta tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Iaquinta is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Iaquinta is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Iaquinta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Iaquinta is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Iaquinta is defending well.
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Iaquinta tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Iaquinta actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Iaquinta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iaquinta tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Iaquinta is looking to get to half guard.
Lee stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Lee trying to control the position but Iaquinta is working away.
Iaquinta gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Iaquinta looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iaquinta is not content to let Lee control the position.
Iaquinta tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Iaquinta to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Iaquinta shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hardon Lee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Horrible takedown attempt by Iaquinta or perhaps it was just good defense by Lee, which made it look bad.
Iaquinta tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Iaquinta shoots and misses
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diego Iaquinta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Iaquinta fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Iaquinta is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iaquinta is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee manages to pull guard.
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to stand up but Iaquinta won't let him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Iaquinta being controlled here, momentarily.
Iaquinta looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Iaquinta on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Iaquinta tries to get out of the position.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Iaquinta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Iaquinta's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee is looking to stand up but Iaquinta won't let him.
Iaquinta trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Iaquinta has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving.
Iaquinta wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Iaquinta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Iaquinta makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Iaquinta manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Iaquinta gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Iaquinta is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee trying to control here.
Iaquinta seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lee to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lee looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet.
Iaquinta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee wants to control from the top but Iaquinta keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stands and steps away. Iaquinta gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Iaquinta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Iaquinta.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iaquinta clinches up against the cage.
Iaquinta pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee is working Iaquinta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hardon Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Lee forces Iaquinta back against the cage and clinches.
Iaquinta successfully pulls guard.
Iaquinta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iaquinta can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iaquinta wants to get back to full guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Iaquinta moves into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iaquinta looking for a sweep. Not yet Iaquinta, not yet.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Iaquinta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iaquinta lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lee is looking for a triangle but Iaquinta pushes his legs off easily.
Iaquinta chips away with some ground and pound.
Iaquinta scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Iaquinta postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Iaquinta drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard.
Lee stays in close to Iaquinta's body and controls the position.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Iaquinta is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard.
Iaquinta won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Iaquinta postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Iaquinta distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Iaquinta from controlling successfully.
Iaquinta has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Iaquinta's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Iaquinta is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Iaquinta on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Iaquinta is looking to reverse the position.
Lee tries for a kimura but Iaquinta is defending well.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Iaquinta defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Iaquinta tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Iaquinta slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Iaquinta is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee wants to stand up but Iaquinta has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iaquinta slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Iaquinta is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lee frees his head nicely. Oh but Iaquinta has switched to an armbar! Lee is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Diego Iaquinta!
A very excited looking Diego Iaquinta rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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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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