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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 23, 2016 |
#R1# A punch combination from Lee misses. Irrozios just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lee bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Irrozios connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT# It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut. Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That kick from Lee tenderised Irrozios's leg. Irrozios is trying to keep his angry face on. A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little feinted left hand from Irrozios on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Irrozios lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Irrozios!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 12, 2016 |
#R1# Brown throws a low kick, looking for Lee's leg but Lee calmly moves out of range. Lee connects with an inside leg kick. Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Brown off balance momentarily. Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee lands a nice looking body kick. Lee lands a jab-cross combination. Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD# Brown scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB# Brown 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.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
#T1# Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard. Brown throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. Brown is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer. Lee looks like he's trying to stand up.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Brown. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Brown 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. Brown eventually gives up the hold. Brown stops Lee from getting back to his feet.
Brown trying to control the pace. Brown is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T3# Brown unloads with some shots from mount but Lee bucks and avoids them well.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet but can't. #SUB# Brown is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lee has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Lee really wants to buck Brown off and get back to his feet. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Brown is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Lee is surviving well by controlling Brown's body position as best he can. Lee squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Brown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#T4# Brown controlling his opponent. Brown is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Lee can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
#SUB# Brown is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Brown extends the arm and Lee is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Brown! A less than humble Jay Brown misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Just Bleed 13
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1# Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lee misses with a low kick. Lee throws a wild body kick that Cooper sees coming a mile off.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Cooper closes the distance and clinches. Lee is trying to force a seperation but Cooper has the dominant position.#BC2# Cooper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Cooper clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage. Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Cooper has double underhooks. #BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2# Cooper clinches. #T1# Cooper has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Lee wants to break free but Cooper has control.
#BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Cooper rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage. Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#BC2# Cooper manages to break the clinch.
Lee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cooper moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Cooper fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Lee appears to be looking for a big counter. Lee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CL2# Cooper closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage. Lee has had enough of the clinch but Cooper keeps him there for the moment.#T2##BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cooper goes for a high kick. It partially lands.#CUT2# It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! 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!#CL2# Cooper has managed to clinch.
#BC2# Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee lands a jab-cross combination. #CL2# Lee gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch. Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2# Cooper moves into the clinch.#BC2# Cooper pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Cooper's coach down at Kalashnikov MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cooper's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#CL2# Cooper rushes Lee and presses him up against the cage.#T3##BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A low kick from Lee misses and Cooper counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. #ROC2# Lee is rocked!#CL2# Cooper gets a clinch. Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#BC2# Cooper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lee gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). DB Cooper! An out of breath DB Cooper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Just Bleed 10
Date: Nov 05, 2016 |
#R1# Dias shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Lee jabs at Dias's body. Dias fails with a takedown attempt. Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dias. Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD# Dias gets the takedown into side control. #SUB# Dias swings around for an armbar but Lee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Dias's guard.#SUB# Dias looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB# Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#SUB# Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dias has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Dias's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Dias looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB# Dias looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#T1##SU2# Lee stands and steps away. Dias gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Dias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee. Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dias needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Dias shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #TD# Dias looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Dias drives through and ends up in Lee's guard. Dias is breathing heavily. Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dias is controlling him. #SUB# Dias drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee! #REVB# Dias is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. #T2##SU2# Lee stands up. Lee throws a low kick but Dias avoids it. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dias goes for a double leg but Lee avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lee continues to drive forward. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Dias shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice sprawl there from Lee as Dias shoots in. Good leg kick by Lee there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lee feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dias's calf. Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Dias is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Dias moves out of range of the body kick. Lee scores with a nice strike. Dias shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#T3# Dias avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dias has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Dias needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. Dias doesn't succeed with the takedown and Lee counters with a nice uppercut. Lee scores with a leg kick.
Dias shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely. Dias tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dias under the eye. Dias fails with a takedown attempt.#T4# Dias doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Dias darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Dias into the cage. #CL# Dias instigates a clinch. Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dias has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Dias lands a knee to the head.
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! Dias lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Dias is controlling the position. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Lee throws a head kick that misses. Lee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dias is out of range and Lee settles back down. Dias fails to land the takedown.#CL# Lee gets tackled into the cage by Dias. Dias maintains the clinch. Dias prevents Lee from breaking the clinch. Dias keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Lee tries to circle away but Dias has him pinned against the cage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee is trying to break free. The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #T1# Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Dias won't allow it.
#BC# Dias breaks from the clinch.
Dias tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Dias sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Dias avoids it this time. Dias checks a leg kick nicely. Dias changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Dias manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL# Dias instigates a clinch. Dias connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT# It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut. Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC# Dias escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T2# Lee goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Dias tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range. Dias tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Dias. That's going to take a lot out of him. Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away. Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Dias has a takedown stuffed. Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Dias has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lee. Lee comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. 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!#CL# Dias drives through and clinches with Lee against the cage.
#BC# Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3# Dias looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dias. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Dias shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lee pinned against the cage. Lee gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Dias moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLee. Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet. Lee lands a nice looking body kick. Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dias. Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. Dias tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Dias ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Lee is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4# Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee cracks the inside of Dias's front leg. Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Good standup being displayed there by Lee as he connects with a hook. Lee slaps away a takedown attempt from Dias, before circling back to the center of the mat. Dias backing away here, and Lee unleashes a leg kick that just misses. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee throws a nice outside leg kick. Lee throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dias's head. Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Dias. Dias gets slowly back to his feet. Dias looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Dias persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing. Lucio Dias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee jabs at Dias's body. Dias walks into a stiff left hand from Lee. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias. Lee is looking to land body kicks. Decent striking displayed by Lee there. Dias moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dias gets slowly back to his feet. Dias moves out of range of the body kick. Dias fails with the takedown and Lee counters with a nice leg kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucio Dias. 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 lands a jab. Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Dias blocks a leg kick. Dias tries to counter by clinching up but Lee breaks away and moves out of range.#CL# Dias closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Dias is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1# Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC# Dias pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dias is able to avoid easily. Lee throws a head kick but Dias moves out of range.
Dias fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.#T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Dias fails in his attempt to clinch. Dias chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Dias dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Dias's head and hops out. Lee only half commits to the counter leg kick. Dias takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Dias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. Nice body kick from Lee. Lee is looking to slow Dias down with leg kicks. Lee throws a nice outside leg kick. Dias is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. A clash of legs there as Dias blocks the low kick. Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3# Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dias fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Dias looks for a takedown but Lee sprawls well. Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Dias darts in looking for a takedown but Lee gets double underhooks and turns Dias into the cage. Lee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dias. No luck for Dias with that takedown attempt. A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Dias down. Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Dias shoots for a takedown but Lee saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T4# Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Dias moves out of range of the body kick. Dias dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dias on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Dias shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. Dias tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lee stuffs the takedown. Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Diass jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lee cracks the inside of Dias's front leg. Lucio Dias has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Bruce Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Dias ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away. Lee throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Bruce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I've got Lee 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 26:30 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
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Event:
Just Bleed MMA
Date: Oct 05, 2016 |
#R1# Butler closes the distance and lands a one-two. Wow, both these guys are really going for it! Lee bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2# It looks like Paul Butler has been cut.#CL# Butler has Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but Lee blocks with his arms.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch. Butler scores with a knee to the head.
Butler effectively controlling the action here. Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position. A bit of stalling here from Butler.
Butler stalls. Butler connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lee's face.
The referee is keeping an eye on Butler - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee letting Butler take a breather here.#T1# The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Paul Butler. Butler fails in his attempt to clinch. Lee steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Butler.#CL# Butler clinches up against the cage. Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle. Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Butler misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage. Lee working hard to break the clinch. Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler landing knees to the head.
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
#T2# Butler leaning against his opponent.
Lee prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
#TD# Butler successfully pulls guard.
#SU2# Lee gets to his feet. Butler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. This has been an exciting period of action! Butler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
No luck for Butler with that takedown attempt. Butler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A good leg kick by Lee. Butler tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. Butler thuds a left hand into Lee's body. Paul Butler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3##CL# Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Lee is trying to push Butler away but Butler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Lee takes a knee right on the jaw!
Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. #T4# The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Butler takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. Lee working hard to break the clinch. Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Butler with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler keeps control of Lee as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Butler pressing his opponent against the cage. A knee to the head by Butler.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Butler effectively controlling the action here. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Butler dominated that round. The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2##CL# Butler instigates a clinch. Butler misses with the head strike.
Butler manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Butler tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Butler tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Butler throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Lee blocks it with crossed arms. Paul Butler has scored more points in the clinch so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Butler tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Butler using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lee is trying to force a seperation but Butler has the dominant position. Butler can't get the takedown.
Butler stalling against the cage.
#T1# Butler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Butler avoiding damage.
Lee is pressed up against the cage. Butler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lee down to the mat. Lee avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Butler. That's going to take a lot out of him. Lee misses with a body kick. Lee motions for Butler to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away. Lee throws a leg kick but Butler moved away. Lee has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Lee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Butler fails in his attempt to clinch. Butler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup. The fight stays on the outside here - Butler looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Butler moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Butler is able to avoid easily. Butler moves in looking to clinch but Lee pushes him off.#T2# Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside. Butler blocks a low kick nicely. Lee tries to land a front kick but Butler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#CL# Butler fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage. Butler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around? Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing. Butler misses with a knee strike.
#TD# Butler manages to pull guard.
Butler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Butler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. Butler 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.#T3##SU2# Lee stands up from Butler's guard - Lee perhaps looking for a knockout. A head kick misses from Lee. Lee is looking to land body kicks. Paul Butler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Lee misses with a body kick. Butler wants to clinch.#CL# Butler pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch. Stalling in the clinch from Butler.
Butler with a knee to the head.
#T4# The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. Butler pressing his opponent against the cage. Butler gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee working hard to break the clinch. Come on Butler - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Lee prevents a body shot from Butler. Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Butler has him pressed against the cage. Butler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Paul Butler will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Paul Butler's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round! #R3# Lee throws a leg kick but Butler sees it coming and checks it nicely. Butler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Butler steps away. Butler is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin. It looked like Butler was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit. Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lee! But no joy.#KD2# Lee lands a left and a right that sends Butler crashing to the canvas! Lee dives into mount looking to finish! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee avoids the attempt from Butler to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Butler can't escape the position.
#SU2# Lee gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks! Butler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Butler wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance. Lee throws a front kick aimed at Butler's knee but Butler avoids it well. #CL# Butler closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#T1# Butler lands with a light punch inside. Butler unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lee lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh. Lee wants to get back to striking at distance but Butler won't allow it.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler connects with a knee to the head.
Butler lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Butler throws a knee to the head but misses.
Butler just leaning against Lee, taking a breather. Butler displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage. Butler leaning against his opponent.
#T2# Butler looking to throw knees to the head but Lee is blocking nicely.
Lee wants to break free but Butler has control.
Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Butler is controlling him. Butler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Butler with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD# Butler lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES2# Lee manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Butler keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Butler lands a left hand.
Butler stalls. Butler crunches a lovely knee into Lee's ribcage.#T3# Butler goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Paul Butler is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Butler lands a knee to the head.
Lee tries to circle away but Butler has him pinned against the cage. Lee has had enough of the clinch but Butler keeps him there for the moment. Butler blocks an uppercut.
Butler keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lee's efforts to push away. Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Butler misses with a hook to the ribs.
Butler is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing. Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lee's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Bruce Lee. I think Butler 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27 Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28 Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Butler!
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Event:
Just Bleed 4
Date: Oct 01, 2016 |
#R1##TD# Jamal shoots in and gets a takedown into Lee's guard. Jamal wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Jamal pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SU# Jamal stands up from half guard. Kirk Jamal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD# Jamal manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Jamal tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Jamal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. Jamal wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. Lee wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB# Jamal 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.
Jamal wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position. #T1# Lee pushes Jamal off looking to stand but Jamal dives back in and keeps control.
Jamal works his foot free and advances to mount. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Jamal working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Lee turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Jamal off and cradles Lee's limp body as Jamal celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Kirk Jamal!
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