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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archibald Lee (ranked 3323 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexis Tzirtis (ranked 5280 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archibald Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexis Tzirtis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Tzirtis as he avoids it easily.
Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Tzirtis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
As Lee backs off Tzirtis throws a huge counter combo but Lee manages to avoid it all.
Tzirtis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Tzirtis persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzirtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Tzirtis misses with a straight left.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tzirtis as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tzirtis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tzirtis gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzirtis attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Tzirtis is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee is looking to clinch but Tzirtis is avoiding it.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzirtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Tzirtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee tries to clinch up but Tzirtis circles away and keeps his distance.
Tzirtis throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tzirtis closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Tzirtis pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Tzirtis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tzirtis stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tzirtis wants it to stay on the feet.
Tzirtis clinches.
Come on Tzirtis - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzirtis tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
Tzirtis breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tzirtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tzirtis avoids it really well and circles away.
Tzirtis wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Tzirtis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Tzirtis gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Tzirtis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tzirtis gets a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tzirtis as Lee tries to tie him up.
Lee pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzirtis stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tzirtis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Tzirtis controlling from the top position.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to stand up but Tzirtis is controlling him.
Lee has his foot on Tzirtis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Tzirtis works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tzirtis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tzirtis.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lee avoids the head kick by Tzirtis.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Tzirtis shows good takedown defense.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Tzirtis keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tzirtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tzirtis checks a low kick from Lee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Tzirtis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Tzirtis throws a head kick that misses.
Tzirtis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Tzirtis is trying to break free.
Tzirtis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Tzirtis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tzirtis is working an open guard so Lee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzirtis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzirtis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzirtis has a takedown stuffed.
Lee changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tzirtis tries to avoid it but Lee manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tzirtis to the ground. Tzirtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tzirtis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Tzirtis moves into the clinch.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Tzirtis to keep the fight standing.
Tzirtis is trying to pull guard but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Tzirtis turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tzirtis.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Tzirtis has double underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzirtis tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries for a takedown but Tzirtis manages to get underhooks.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Tzirtis's head.
Lee has Tzirtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Tzirtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Tzirtis pulls guard successfully.
Tzirtis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Tzirtis is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tzirtis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzirtis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tzirtis is adopting a defensive guard.
Tzirtis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
That's four 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.
Tzirtis has a closed guard, preventing Lee from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Tzirtis sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tzirtis keeps the fight on the outside.
Tzirtis throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lee.
Tzirtis gets a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee prevents Tzirtis from breaking the clinch.
Tzirtis fails to pull guard.
Tzirtis tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexis Tzirtis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Tzirtis misses with a head kick.
Tzirtis moves into the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Lee.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Tzirtis pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee tries for a takedown but Tzirtis sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lee shoots in but Tzirtis avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Despite the aggression on Tzirtis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Archibald Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Tzirtis sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee takes a swing at Tzirtis's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tzirtis moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Tzirtis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Tzirtis.
Tzirtis is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Tzirtis smiles and moves away.
Tzirtis blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tzirtis moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tzirtis shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tzirtis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A left and a right from Lee both land. Nice combination.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Tzirtis shows good takedown defense.
Tzirtis darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Tzirtis into the cage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Tzirtis moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzirtis clinches.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee stuns Tzirtis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tzirtis goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tzirtis shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Tzirtis and move into the clinch.
Tzirtis is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lee.
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!
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Tzirtis on that attempt.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tzirtis defends well and Lee ends up having to push Tzirtis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Tzirtis gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tzirtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tzirtis circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tzirtis shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee tries to clinch but Tzirtis moves out of range.
Tzirtis tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee counters with a left and a right that stings Tzirtis.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Tzirtis sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee controls Tzirtis momentarily but Tzirtis frees himself.
Tzirtis stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Tzirtis sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tzirtis stuffs the takedown.
Tzirtis moves out of range of the leg kick from Lee.
Tzirtis dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Tzirtis manages to pass to side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee wants to control but Tzirtis is keeping busy.
Archibald Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexis Tzirtis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tzirtis is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Archibald Lee.
Well Tzirtis 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexis Tzirtis!
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