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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Beck Lee (ranked 3456 p4p, 360 weight class) and Spas Spasov (ranked 1920 p4p, 223 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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154 lbs
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159 lbs
10 - 12 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Beck Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spas Spasov!
The judges for this bout are Konstantin Menshow, Vladimir Khabensky and Aleksei Zolotukhin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Spasov shoots in.
Spasov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee looks to land a body kick but Spasov moved away.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Spasov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lee smiles and moves away.
Lee jabs at Spasov's body.
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spasov as the two fighters clinch.
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Spasov won't allow it.
Spasov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Spasov gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Spasov will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Spasov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee stays in close to Spasov's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Spasov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Lee trying to control but Spasov is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Spasov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Spasov closes the distance and clinches.
Lee tries to circle away but Spasov has him pinned against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
The referee calls for Spasov to work.
Spasov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
That's two 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.
Spasov lands a body shot.
Spasov leaning against his opponent.
Spasov pulls Lee into guard.
Lee decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Spasov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Spasov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Spasov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lee as he avoids it easily.
Spasov fails to land the takedown.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee looks to land a combination. Spasov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee working some strikes from top position.
Spasov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Beck Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spasov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Spasov is defended easily by Lee.
Lee gets a clinch.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spasov lands a body punch.
Spasov lands a left hand.
Spasov has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Lee uses from the top position.
Spasov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Spasov is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Spasov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Spasov throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee controlling from the top position.
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.
A close round but Spas Spasov will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Spasov breaks from the clinch.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Spasov walks into a straight right hand from Lee.
Spasov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Spasov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Spasov.
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Spasov gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Spasov stalling the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spasov pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Spasov struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
Spasov lands with a short shot to the head.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Lee rushes Spasov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spasov lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Spasov drags the fight down to the ground.
Spasov 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.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Spasov is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Spasov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Spasov, up you get!
Spasov ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Lee clinches up with Spasov and pushes him back against the cage.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spasov breaks the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee darts in and clinches Spasov up against the cage.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spas Spasov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Spasov cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spasov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Spasov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spasov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spasov gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Spasov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Spasov.
Spasov digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee has had enough of the clinch but Spasov keeps him there for the moment.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Good body shot from Spasov.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov avoids the head kick by Lee.
Beck Lee is winning the standup battle so far.
Spasov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Spasov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Spasov digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spasov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Spasov has managed to clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spasov can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Spasov wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
Lee stays in close to Spasov's body and controls the position.
Spasov manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling him.
Spasov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is trying to push Spasov away but Spasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spasov manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Spasov trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spas Spasov 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. This is the final round!
Spasov has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Spasov as the two fighters clinch.
Spasov is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee tries to circle away but Spasov has him pinned against the cage.
Spasov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Spasov fails with the takedown.
Spasov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Spasov has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Spasov to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Spasov prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Spasov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spasov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spasov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee is trying to push Spasov away but Spasov has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Spasov decides to pull guard.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Spasov kicks Lee off and gets to his feet.
Spasov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lee has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spasov has him pressed against the cage.
Spasov jumps guard and drags Lee to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Spasov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lee has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Spasov ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Spasov no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Lee controlling from the top position.
Spasov has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Lee off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Lee scores with a body shot.
Beck Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Spas Spasov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Spasov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee thinks about countering with a head kick.
Beck Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Lee pushes Spasov up against the cage in a clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Spasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Spasov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to break free but Spasov has control.
Spasov drags the fight down to the ground.
Spasov working a defensive guard here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spasov has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Spasov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee has managed to clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Spasov manages to get underhooks.
Spasov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Spasov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spasov keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Spasov tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spasov cracks Lee with a nice body shot.
Spasov successfully pulls guard.
Lee won't allow Spasov to get back to his feet.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Spasov manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov lands a body punch.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Spasov is controlling the position.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Lee blocks a body shot from Spasov.
Nice body punch from Spasov.
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Spasov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lee.
The referee is keeping an eye on Spasov - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spasov.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spas Spasov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Spasov winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spas Spasov!
Spas Spasov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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