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Event:
OFC 247: Jarl Borg Day
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Lamphard defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee blocks a head kick by Lamphard.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lamphard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
Lamphard moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lamphard.
Lamphard lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #TD#
Lamphard pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lamphard is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea. #T1#
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Lamphard pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lamphard is in guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Lee is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Lamphard frees his head nicely. Oh but Lee has switched to an armbar! Lamphard is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). William Lee!
A very excited looking William Lee made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
OFC 241: Seyedi vs Coleman
Date: Dec 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Cook circles away.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Cook sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee throws a push kick but Cook slaps the foot to one side.
Cook throws a head kick that misses.
Cook avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cook avoids a punch combination nicely.
A left and a right from Cook both land. Nice combination.
Lee is looking to chop away at Cook's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cook looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lee stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cook lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cook counters with a one-two to the body.
James Cook has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of William Lee.
Lee is looking to clinch but Cook is avoiding it.
#T1#
Lee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cook.
Cook scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cook throws a one two combo.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cook manages to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cook looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Cook stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Cook wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cook lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
#TD#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Cook shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cook has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cook is in close to Lee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cook content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cook cracks Lee with a solid left hand.#T2#
Cook makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cook working some strikes from top position.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Cook is proving a slippery customer.
Cook pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cook is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cook seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Lee is rocked!
Cook lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Lee quite badly. Lee pulls Cook in close trying to recover. Cook postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Lee on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Lee doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Cook!
A relieved looking James Cook thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated William Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Stolec really is a fat lump.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD#
Stolec has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately.
Lee is pulling down on Stolec's head. It's preventing any offense from Stolec, at least for the moment.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Stolec is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Stolec throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stolec can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Stolec throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee is controlling Stolec's posture.
Stolec in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T1##SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Stolec pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB2#
Lee has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Stolec should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Lee has tightened it up now! Stolec should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). William Lee!
William Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 07, 2016 |
#R1##TD#
Khanidov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Khanidov showed some decent athleticism there.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Khanidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to hold on to Khanidov's head to control him but Khanidov postures up.
#SUB#
Khanidov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Khanidov with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Khanidov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khanidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T1##SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khanidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Khanidov is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee.
Khanidov wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
Lee is not content to let Khanidov control the position.
Lee wants to control but Khanidov is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back.#T2#
Khanidov tries to stand but can't do so whilst Lee controls his leg.
Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to hold on but Khanidov postures up.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Khanidov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #T3#
Khanidov breaks from Lee's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Khanidov raining down hammerfists from mount.
Khanidov trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Khanidov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lee is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Khanidov misses with a head shot.#SUB#
Khanidov wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Khanidov.
Khanidov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lee on the ground.
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Khanidov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee wants to control but Khanidov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looks winded!#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Khanidov pulls his head out easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khanidov is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee trying to hold on to Khanidov's head to control him but Khanidov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Khanidov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee misses with a series of wild punches.
Lee lands a body shot.
#CL2#
Lee forces Khanidov back against the cage and clinches.#TD#
Khanidov has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Lee regains guard immediately.
Khanidov with a nice head shot there.
Khanidov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Khanidov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Mohamed Khanidov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T1##SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khanidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Khanidov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Khanidov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khanidov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Khanidov defends well.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Khanidov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Khanidov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Khanidov throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Khanidov defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T3#
Khanidov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Khanidov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Khanidov's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Khanidov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Khanidov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Khanidov gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Khanidov controls the pace.#SUB2#
Khanidov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khanidov has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Khanidov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Lee has his foot on Khanidov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khanidov works his way back into a safe position though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khanidov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
William Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL#
Khanidov clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Khanidov gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Khanidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Khanidov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Khanidov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has control of Khanidov's left arm, preventing Khanidov from doing any damage.
Khanidov stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Khanidov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
#T1#
Khanidov pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Khanidov trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Khanidov landing shots from mount.
Lee slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Khanidov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Khanidov lands strikes from half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#SU#
Khanidov gets to his feet - back to striking we go! #T2#
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#TD#
Khanidov closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Khanidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Khanidov wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but Khanidov keeps him under control.#SUB#
Khanidov looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Khanidov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Khanidov is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Khanidov to get the leverage.
Lee wants to control but Khanidov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Khanidov lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Khanidov wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Khanidov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Khanidov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SU#
Khanidov stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Lee to get to his feet.
Lee is looking to clinch but Khanidov is avoiding it.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
William Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalks Khanidov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Khanidov's face. Khanidov staggers backwards, shaken.#CL#
Khanidov forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Khanidov stalls.
Khanidov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mohamed Khanidov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khanidov 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 Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mohamed Khanidov!
In defeat, William Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Event:
HFC 43:Yamamoto vs Gracie
Date: Jun 11, 2016 |
#R1##TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Mendez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Mendez throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lee works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee looking to control.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Lee haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Mendez is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mendez defends well.
Mendez working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Mendez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mendez throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendez throwing strikes but missing.
Mendez won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control the position.
Mendez trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to sweep here but Mendez controlling him for the moment.
Mendez has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendez distracts Lee with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Mendez passes into half guard. #T2##SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mendez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mendez is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Mendez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Mendez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head. #SUB2#
Mendez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee trying to control but Mendez postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
Mendez wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T4##SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Lee wants to control but Mendez is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Mendez is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Mendez with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.#TD2#
Mendez closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Mendez moves into full mount!
Mendez trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendez looking to finish with strikes here!
Mendez tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee regains half guard.#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
#T1##SUB2#
Mendez is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Lee is just riding it out for now. Mendez eventually gives up the hold.
Mendez missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mendez to get the leverage.
Mendez wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Mendez sits in half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mendez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Lee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mendez. #SUB2#
Mendez is working for a submission of some sort.
#SUB2#
Mendez is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Mendez has control of the leg. #T3#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mendez is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to improve his position but Mendez is controlling well.
#SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Mendez is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB2#
Mendez is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mendez prevents Lee from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Mendez there. #SUB2#
Mendez is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mendez pulls his head out easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#SUB2#
Mendez looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Mendez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#SUB2#
Mendez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Guillermo Mendez 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. And we move into the final round!
#R3##CL#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Lee tries to pull guard but Mendez won't allow it.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mendez avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Mendez trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass.
Mendez landing some decent shots from guard.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mendez tries to pass. #SUB2#
Mendez is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##SUB#
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.
Guillermo Mendez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Mendez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Lee has his hands clasped together but Mendez extends and breaks Lee's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Mendez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Guillermo Mendez!
In defeat, William Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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Event:
HFC 37:Bronson vs Hussain
Date: May 13, 2016 |
#R1#
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Draiman misses with a straight left.
A decent looking cross lands there for Draiman.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Draiman sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
As Draiman backs away, Lee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Draiman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee tries to clinch but Draiman is having none of it.
Draiman throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee wants to clinch up but Draiman keeps it at a distance.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Draiman throws out the jab.
Lee has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Draiman lands a right hook to the body.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee swinging wildly here.
#T1#
A low kick from Lee is predictable there
and Draiman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Draiman connects with a looping right hand.
Myles Draiman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a hook to the body
and Draiman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A punch lands to the side of Draiman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Draiman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Draiman misses the shot to the body.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Draiman was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Draiman sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Draiman finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Draiman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Draiman looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Draiman paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab, jab by Draiman - just one landing.
Draiman paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Draiman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T2#
Draiman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Draiman blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Draiman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Lee defending well as Draiman loads up on a big left hand.
Lee tries to clinch up but Draiman circles away and keeps his distance.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Draiman.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Draiman scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Draiman.
Draiman scores with a nice strike.
Draiman might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee misses with a double jab
letting Draiman counter with a right hand.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Draiman avoids it really well and circles away.
Draiman is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Lee had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Draiman manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Draiman breaks the clinch.
Draiman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lee's head.
A big right from Draiman misses.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#CL2#
Draiman pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee tries to pull guard but Draiman forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Draiman is working Lee over against the cage.
Draiman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#BC2#
Draiman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Draiman moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Lee.
A right hand to the body from Draiman.
Draiman lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Draiman digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Draiman lands a body punch.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Draiman. #BC2#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T4#
Draiman cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Draiman has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd cheers as Draiman lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Good exchange - Draiman coming out on top.
Draiman lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
A swing and a miss from Draiman.
Draiman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Draiman lands with a nice body punch.
Donk. Draiman catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Draiman scores with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee scores with a shoulder strike.
Draiman misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to work over Draiman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Draiman misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Draiman breaks from the clinch.
Draiman looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Myles Draiman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Lee throws a right hand that Draiman ducks under and follows up with a left that Draiman also avoids with ease.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Draiman counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Draiman works the jab nicely.
Lee fails with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Draiman.
Draiman connects with a crisp jab.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee darts in trying to clinch
and Draiman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Draiman misses its intended target.
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 doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Draiman counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Draiman lands a nice hook to Lee's body. Lee takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee moves away from the strike by Draiman.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Draiman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Draiman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee falls off balance throwing a combination
and Draiman counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Draiman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#CL2#
Draiman drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Draiman.
Draiman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from Draiman.
#BC2#
Draiman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Draiman clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Draiman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Draiman scores with a body shot.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Draiman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Draiman works the jab nicely.
Lee moves forwards but Draiman connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Lee is rocked!
Draiman lands a slapping body shot.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Draiman throws an overhand right that drops Lee like a sack of potatoes! Draiman dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Myles Draiman!
Myles Draiman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated William Lee had this to say: 'I'll be back stronger than ever.'.
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