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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 13, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 59 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 15 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? McCain is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, McCain circles away and we're back to standing.
McCain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt. #TD2#
McCain scores with a takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
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.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T1#
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
McCain wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #T2#
McCain wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) McCain
McCain is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T3#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McCain holds on and takes a little breather.
McCain wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
McCain can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T4#
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McCain trying to control from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T5#
McCain wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
McCain is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCain avoid being mounted?
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee moves into full mount! McCain won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) McCain
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.#T6#
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but McCain doesn't allow it. #T7#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
McCain tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T8#
McCain prevents Lee from taking his back.
McCain wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
McCain working to try and regain half guard.
McCain prevents Lee from taking his back.#T9#
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
McCain is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
McCain is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
McCain tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T10#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McCain is trying desperately to improve position.
McCain slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T11#
Lee prevents McCain from improving his position.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
McCain tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee controlling the pace. #T12#
Lee is pressing down on McCain's thigh, looking to free his foot. McCain is holding on for now.
McCain is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
McCain has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #T13#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard. #T14#
McCain is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
McCain controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
John Lee is the new featherweight champion!
A very excited looking John 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:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 58 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 23 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Saldini back into the cage.
Saldini gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Saldini prevents the takedown attempt.
#TD#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Saldini regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Saldini
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Saldini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Saldini controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Saldini is retaining full guard.
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is keeping the position.
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here. #T3#
Lee postures up.
Saldini is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #SUB2#
Saldini had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T4#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Saldini controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saldini is keeping the position for now.
Saldini is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#T5#
Saldini is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Saldini keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T6#
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Saldini defends it.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Saldini is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T7#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini managing to control the position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T8#
Saldini is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Saldini wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T10#
Saldini is trying is best to control the position here.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Saldini is defending well.
Saldini is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee stalling.
Saldini controlling the position for now.#T12#
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Saldini trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T13#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Saldini defends it.
Saldini is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Saldini trying to control but Lee postures up.
Saldini tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T14#
Saldini trying to control from the bottom.
Saldini wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Saldini
Saldini tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Saldini
Lee tries to control but Saldini wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 0.
A very excited looking John 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:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 37 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 57 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Lee clinches. #TD2#
Lee is trying to trip Esteves. He has hold of a leg but Esteves is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Esteves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Esteves wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Esteves there! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee prevents Esteves from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Esteves to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (8) Lee
Esteves wants to escape the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Esteves's body.
Lee controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#T1#
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Esteves trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
You can see the frustration on Esteves's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee biding his time, controlling Esteves.
Esteves wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Esteves is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
#T3#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Esteves buck him off.
Lee controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee avoiding Esteves 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee has the hooks in. Esteves is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Esteves tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.#T4#
Esteves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Esteves is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (10) Lee
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee won't allow Esteves to sweep him here. #T5#
Esteves will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Esteves isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Esteves on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (13) Lee
Esteves tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (2) vs (15) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from mount. #T6#
Esteves regains half guard.
Esteves wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Esteves tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (18) Lee
Esteves is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T7#
Esteves is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (2) vs (20) Lee
Esteves wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (23) Lee
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Esteves buck him off.
I really don't envy Esteves right now.
Lee is trying to stick to Esteves's back but Esteves is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Esteves. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (23) Lee
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T8#
Esteves stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Esteves trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Esteves wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T9#
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee looking to control.
Lee controlling Esteves's posture.
Esteves trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Esteves looking to pass the guard. #T10#
Lee is controlling Esteves's posture.
Esteves trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Esteves 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Esteves (4) vs (27) Lee
Esteves is looking for a sweep.#T11#
Lee takes a little break here. Esteves wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Esteves! Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (4) vs (29) Lee
Esteves wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.#T12#
Esteves is breathing heavily.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves can't escape the position.
Esteves sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T13#
Lee is controlling the pace.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is looking to advance position but Esteves won't allow it. #SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Esteves manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T14#
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB#
Esteves looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (32) Lee
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
More stalling from Lee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 32 to 4.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (145lbs, D1): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 56 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 7 losses; Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are Arvi Lind, Ben Zyskovitsi and Anni Minnemäki.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Delisle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.#TD#
Lee wants the takedown. Delisle is fighting it off but Lee persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Delisle's guard against the cage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Delisle trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Lee passes Delisle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T1#
Delisle is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Delisle defending well.
Lee controlling the action here.
Delisle keeping control of the position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
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.#T2#
Lee prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Delisle tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T3#
Delisle moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Delisle being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Delisle controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Delisle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Delisle tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Delisle wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T6#
Delisle is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Delisle is keeping the position.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Delisle.#T7#
Lee postures up.
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Delisle is controlling Lee's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Delisle working a defensive guard here.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Delisle is keeping the position for now.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#T9#
Lee won't allow Delisle to sweep him here.
Lee is fighting to break Delisle's control of his arms but Delisle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Delisle controlling Lee's posture. #SUB2#
Delisle looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
#T10#
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Delisle defends it. #T11#
Delisle tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee moves into full mount! Delisle won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Delisle
Delisle is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Delisle to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Delisle
Lee controls the position.
Delisle tries to break free.
#T12#
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Delisle is trying to break free.
Delisle trying to control but not successfully.
What can Delisle do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T13#
Delisle wants to escape the position.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Delisle.
Delisle can't escape the position.
Delisle trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T14#
Lee controlling well, preventing Delisle from escaping the position.
Delisle is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee controlling from the back.
Delisle trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
I would not like to be Delisle right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Delisle manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Delisle
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 2.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 399
Date: Jul 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 42 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 55 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Archer.
Archer wants a takedown.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Lee tightens his grip and picks Archer up, before dumping him to the ground. Archer manages to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Archer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Archer looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Archer up and slammed him! Archer can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Lee
Archer manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Archer is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Archer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Archer is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Archer looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Archer won't allow it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Archer is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (8) Lee
Archer tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad. Score +2 for reaching mount: Archer (0) vs (10) Lee#T2#
Archer wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Archer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Archer wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (13) Lee
Archer tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer is working hard here to advance position.#T3#
Lee controls the action.
A lull in the action here.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Archer tries to buck him off.
Archer tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T4#
Archer prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee tries to keep control of the position but Archer is staying busy.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Archer is trying to break free.
#T5#
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Archer looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
I would not like to be Archer right now.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T6#
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Archer (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee 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.
Archer works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee controlling the position well.
Lee wants to improve his position but Archer is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Archer.
Archer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T8#
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is not content to let Archer control the position.
Lee is pressing down on Archer's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Archer is proving a slippery customer.
#T9#
Lee has control of Archer's left arm, preventing Archer from doing any damage.
Archer preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Archer tries to pass.
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Archer has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (5) vs (13) Lee#SUB#
Archer looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T10##SUB#
Archer wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Archer off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Archer (5) vs (17) Lee
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Will Lee go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
Lee wants to control but Archer is keeping busy.
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
Lee controls the position.#T12#
Archer tries to escape the position.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Archer is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Archer trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee has the hooks in. Archer is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee keeps control of the position as Archer tries to break free.
#T13#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape the position.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Archer trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T14#
Archer tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Archer is keeping busy.
I really don't envy Archer right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 17 to 5.
An out of breath John Lee 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:
CWC 392 Cruz vs Miyagi
Date: Jul 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 54 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 37 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Fiso. Fiso gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Fiso has a takedown stuffed.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Fiso drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
John Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malaki Fiso.#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Fiso's legs. Fiso is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso 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.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#T1#
Lee trying to control but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.#T2#
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Fiso is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fiso looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Fiso trying to control the position.
#T3#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now.
Fiso looking to control.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Fiso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Fiso is retaining full guard.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Fiso is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Fiso is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Fiso keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Fiso looking to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T5#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #SUB2#
Fiso has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T7#
Fiso working a defensive guard here.
Fiso 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.
Fiso working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#T8#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Fiso defending well.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso controlling the position well.
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T9#
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
Lee not doing much here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fiso does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fiso manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Fiso trying to control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T11#
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Fiso is defending the position.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T12#
Lee prevents Fiso from improving his position.
Fiso is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fiso avoid being mounted?
Fiso wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Fiso has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee tries to control but Fiso wriggling away.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T13#
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fiso prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
#T14#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Fiso can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 389
Date: Jun 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 53 wins and 36 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Fiso misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
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.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Fiso quickly recovers to half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is trying is best to control the position here.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Fiso defends it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Fiso looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee controlling the action here.
Fiso trying to control but Lee postures up.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T2#
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Fiso is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Fiso is working away.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Fiso wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Fiso is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position.
Fiso has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to take a breather but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T5#
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Fiso is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee passes into side control, despite Fiso's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Fiso is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Fiso is not content to let Lee control the position. #T6#
Fiso tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to move to mount but Fiso blocks the move with his legs.
Lee trying to control the position but Fiso is working away.
Lee controls the position from side control.
Fiso is trying to improve his position.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fiso keeps working. #T7#
A bit of a lull in the action here.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Fiso#T9#
Fiso wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Fiso's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (4) Fiso
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #SUB2#
Fiso throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Fiso's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee wants to control but Fiso is keeping him busy.
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T10#
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso struggling a bit here.#T11#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fiso is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (17) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Fiso wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso holds on to Lee around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
#T12#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Fiso to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (20) vs (4) Fiso
Lee has the hooks in. Fiso is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee gets his hands free as Fiso looks to control.
Fiso is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
#T13#
Fiso turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (6) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (9) Fiso
Fiso wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Fiso is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Lee's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (20) vs (11) Fiso
Fiso controlling the position easily from mount. #T14#
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fiso can't control as he wanted to and Lee manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the position well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 11.
A very excited looking John 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:
CWC 386
Date: Jun 18, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 52 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 37 losses; Ceph Alopodis!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Leandro Rodrigues and Daniel Cesar.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Alopodis back into the cage.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Alopodis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Alopodis tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Alopodis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alopodis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alopodis 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.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T2#
Alopodis looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Alopodis
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
I would not like to be Alopodis right now.
#T3#
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Alopodis rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee controlling from the back.
Alopodis tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Alopodis is still trying to improve position.#T4#
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Alopodis manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee looking to control.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is controlling Alopodis's posture.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee stays in close to Alopodis's body and controls the position. #T5#
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Alopodis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Alopodis is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Alopodis is keeping the position.#T6#
Alopodis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Alopodis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (15) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee gets to mount! Alopodis was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (17) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alopodis wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T7#
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Alopodis keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Alopodis tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T8#
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis regains half guard.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Lee wants to control but Alopodis is keeping him busy.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Alopodis wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Alopodis is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Alopodis is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (2) Alopodis#T10#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep.
Alopodis is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (22) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (25) vs (2) Alopodis
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11#
Lee controls the position.
Lee has the hooks in. Alopodis is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off.
Alopodis wants to escape the position.
#T12#
Alopodis tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis regains half guard.#T13#
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Alopodis! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (2) Alopodis
Lee wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely.
Lee is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Alopodis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Alopodis is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alopodis is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (31) vs (2) Alopodis#T14#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Alopodis buck him off.
Alopodis tries to escape the position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Alopodis rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis keeps trying to improve his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 31 to 2.
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 383
Date: Jun 11, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Tommy Toehold! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee moves into range and clinches up with Toehold.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Toehold pulls his leg out and moves away.
Toehold tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD#
Toehold ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Toehold no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee postures up.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Toehold is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T2#
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Toehold wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Toehold managing to control the position.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toehold is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Toehold managing to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold seems keen to control Lee's posture.#T5#
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T6#
Toehold preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lee.#T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lee.
Toehold wants to get back to full guard.#T9#
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Toehold (0) vs (3) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Toehold wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.#T10#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Toehold tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Toehold (0) vs (6) Lee#T11#
Toehold rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Toehold reverses the position - he's now on top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (6) Lee
Toehold is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T12#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toehold manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Toehold (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard. #T13#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Toehold has Lee pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: May 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Joseph Jones.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Elvul has a takedown stuffed.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#TD#
Lee feints and as Elvul raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Elvul is keeping the position.
Elvul is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Elvul has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Lee pushing down on Elvul's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee controlling the pace.
Elvul trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Elvul is looking to improve his position.
Elvul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Elvul works his way to full guard. Good work.#T3##SUB2#
Elvul is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Elvul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Elvul has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee advances to half guard. #T4#
Elvul is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Elvul wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul tries to improve position but can't.
Elvul holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Lee slows the pace down. #T5#
Elvul is looking to reverse the position.
Elvul struggling a bit here.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Elvul is looking for a sweep.#T6#
Lee controlling the position.
Elvul is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7#
Lee controlling the position.
Elvul tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Elvul's shoulder. That is not cool.
Elvul tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.#T8#
Elvul keeps trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Elvul is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Elvul! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Elvul#T9#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Elvul to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (0) Elvul
Lee is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elvul stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee has his hands on Elvul's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lee is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Elvul postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul looking to pass the guard.
Elvul preventing the sweep.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Elvul stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T12#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Elvul's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul managing to control the position.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T13#
Elvul looking to control.
Lee content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Elvul had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Elvul is keeping the position for now. #T14#
Elvul can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Elvul being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
John Lee is the new welterweight champion!
A very excited looking John 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:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: May 25, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Jisoo Oh! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Oh shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Oh circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jisoo Oh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
Oh fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lee avoids it really well and circles away.#TD2#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Oh was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Oh (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Oh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oh wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T1#
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Oh.
Lee is fighting to break Oh's control of his arms but Oh is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Oh tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Oh is working hard here to advance position.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Oh seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lee being controlled here momentarily. #T2#
Oh is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Oh is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Oh.
Oh trying to control the position.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Oh wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T3#
Oh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Oh wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Oh there! Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (5) Lee#T4#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Oh is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee controlling from mount.
Oh tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee fails to advance to Oh's back. #T5#
Oh is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (8) Lee
Oh just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Oh rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Oh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee works his way to his opponent's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Oh tries to buck him off.
Oh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! #T6#
Oh gets back to half guard.
Oh wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (14) Lee
Oh tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T7#
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Oh is working to get back to half guard.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Oh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Oh prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee controlling from mount. #T8#
Oh wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (17) Lee
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Well, with Lee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Oh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Lee is continuing to stall.
Oh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Oh is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Oh wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Oh (0) vs (20) Lee
Oh struggling a bit here.
Oh tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Oh is being controlled here.
Oh looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Oh (0) vs (22) Lee
Lee controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Oh is holding on tight.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Oh tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T11#
Oh is wriggling around trying to escape.
Oh tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Oh 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 controlling the position easily from mount. #T12#
Oh is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Oh (0) vs (25) Lee
Lee keeps control of the position as Oh tries to break free.
Oh breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Oh (2) vs (25) Lee
Oh won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Oh from controlling successfully. #T13#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Oh won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Oh wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee has Oh pulled in close to control his posture. #T14#
Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Oh puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Oh trying to control the pace.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Oh has control of the leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 25 to 2.
John Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 24, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; Dino Ebedi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 48 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Ebedi did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ebedi (0) vs (2) Lee
Ebedi trying to control here.
Ebedi is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Ebedi wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ebedi works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ebedi looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T1#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ebedi is keeping the position for now.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ebedi trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Lee passes into half guard.
Ebedi wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T2#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Ebedi is defending the position.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T3#
Ebedi trying to control here.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T4#
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard.#T5#
Ebedi is working hard here to advance position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ebedi is trying to control but can't.
Lee controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee passes into side control, despite Ebedi's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ebedi (0) vs (5) Lee#T6#
Lee controls the position from side control.#T7#
Ebedi is looking for a sweep.
Ebedi looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Ebedi (0) vs (7) Lee
Lee content just to control the position here.
Ebedi wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Ebedi is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T8#
Ebedi sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Ebedi tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Ebedi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
#T9#
Ebedi is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Ebedi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Steel Penn Training Den, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Ebedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T10#
Lee prevents Ebedi from improving his position.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Ebedi wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T12#
Ebedi wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Ebedi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ebedi is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee prevents Ebedi from improving his position.#T14#
Lee is taking a breather. Ebedi says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 7 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 31 losses; Bart Cubbedge ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 47 wins and 18 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Cubbedge has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
#TD2#
Lee lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee prevents Cubbedge from improving his position.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Cubbedge knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T1#
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Cubbedge trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T2#
Cubbedge is controlling Lee's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Cubbedge has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #T3#
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Cubbedge is adopting a defensive guard.#T4#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T5#
Cubbedge wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Cubbedge is retaining full guard.
Cubbedge managing to control the position. #T6#
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (5) Lee
Cubbedge trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T7#
Lee working away.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cubbedge 's shoulder. That is not cool.
Cubbedge manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.#T8#
Lee trying to control the pace.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Cubbedge defends it.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T9#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is thwarting Cubbedge 's attempts to control the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T10#
Cubbedge tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Cubbedge keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T12#
Cubbedge keeping hold of Lee's head, controlling as best he can.
Cubbedge is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T13#
Cubbedge is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Cubbedge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Cubbedge wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Cubbedge there! Score +3 for passing guard: Cubbedge (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
Cubbedge is looking to get to half guard.
Cubbedge has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Cubbedge (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cubbedge .
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 0.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (170lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 18 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Nakachi Tadageru!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lee pushes Tadageru up against the cage in a clinch.
Tadageru tries for a takedown but Lee manages to get underhooks.
#TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Tadageru is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tadageru
Tadageru is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Tadageru wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Tadageru's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tadageru is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Tadageru
Tadageru is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling his opponent. #T1#
Tadageru is wriggling around trying to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tadageru tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Tadageru is trying to escape the mount.
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Tadageru is holding on tight.
Tadageru sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#T2#
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Tadageru defends it.
Tadageru is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Tadageru
You can see the frustration on Tadageru's face as Lee controls the position.
Tadageru is trying to improve his position.#T3#
Tadageru is being controlled here.
Tadageru sneaks back into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tadageru trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Tadageru
Tadageru is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Tadageru is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T4#
Tadageru wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (0) Tadageru
Tadageru is really stuck here.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T5#
Lee controlling well, preventing Tadageru from escaping the position.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Tadageru tries to buck him off.
You can see the frustration on Tadageru's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee controls the position.
Tadageru tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Tadageru wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (17) vs (0) Tadageru
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Tadageru manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (17) vs (2) Tadageru
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T6#
Lee wants to sweep here but Tadageru controlling him for the moment.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee seems keen to control Tadageru's posture.
Lee trying to control the position.
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (19) vs (2) Tadageru
Tadageru 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.#T7##SUB2#
Tadageru throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Tadageru looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Tadageru.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tadageru is retaining full guard. #T8#
Tadageru is trying to keep Lee in close.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Tadageru keeps trying to improve his position.
Tadageru is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tadageru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (19) vs (4) Tadageru#T10#
Tadageru sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Tadageru wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tadageru trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (21) vs (4) Tadageru
Tadageru looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Tadageru won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee prevents Tadageru from improving his position.#T11#
Tadageru won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tadageru regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tadageru has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (24) vs (4) Tadageru
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't. #T12#
Tadageru tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tadageru sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Tadageru is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee not doing much here.
Tadageru wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
#T13#
Tadageru tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Tadageru wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee prevents Tadageru from improving his position.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Tadageru tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T14#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Tadageru manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tadageru's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 365
Date: Apr 23, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 21 losses; Bo Nickal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Thiago Cunha and Mauricio Rocha.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Nickal shoots in.
Nickal has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nickal shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. #TD2#
Lee gets caught napping as Nickal dives in and scores a takedown. Lee manages to retain guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nickal
Nickal seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nickal tries to pass.
Nickal content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
It looks like Nickal might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage. #T2#
Nickal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Nickal trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nickal passes into half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Nickal is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Nickal is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.#T3#
Lee preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nickal is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Nickal trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Nickal trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it. #T4#
Nickal is looking to stall here but Lee recovers full guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Nickal advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Nickal is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Nickal wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T5#
Nickal wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Nickal is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Nickal is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Nickal 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. Nickal eventually gives up the hold.
Nickal tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T6#
Nickal is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Nickal trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T7#
Lee 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.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Lee has control of Nickal's left arm, preventing Nickal from doing any damage.
Nickal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee controls Nickal momentarily but Nickal frees himself.
Nickal looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nickal slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nickal
Nickal trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T9#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nickal trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Nickal wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T11#
Nickal laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Nickal has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (8) Nickal
Lee prevents Nickal from moving into mount.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Nickal dominates the positioning.#T12#
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Nickal keeps moving and retains side control.
Nickal trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee prevents Nickal from improving position.
Nickal staying calm.#T13#
Nickal laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.
Nickal is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Nickal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T14#
Lee is staying active underneath Nickal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nickal trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Well, if Nickal is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nickal wins on points by 8 to 0.
Bo Nickal decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 361
Date: Apr 16, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 45 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 49 wins and 32 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiso looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lee is fending him off so far but Fiso persists. Nope, Lee circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lee drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso can't do much from the bottom here.
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.
Fiso tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fiso's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is looking to reverse the position.
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Fiso
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T1#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T2#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
Lee controlling from mount.
Fiso is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Fiso is still trying to improve position.
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Fiso is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T4#
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Fiso can't escape the position.
#T5#
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee controlling from mount. #T6#
Fiso is working to get back to half guard.
Fiso tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Fiso is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee trying to control but Fiso is having none of it.
Fiso is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (9) vs (0) Fiso#T7#
Lee biding his time, controlling Fiso.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T8#
Lee controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso is trying to break free.
Lee controls the position.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
#T9#
Fiso is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Fiso rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Fiso's body.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Fiso manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (9) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Fiso#T10#
Fiso working to try and regain half guard.
Fiso wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso is trying to escape the mount.
Fiso has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (2) Fiso#T11#
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Fiso for as long as he can get away with.
Fiso is in bad spot here.
Lee is trying to stick to Fiso's back but Fiso is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Fiso. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12#
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee is controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T13#
Fiso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Fiso#T14#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fiso wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee stays in close to Fiso's body and controls the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 18 to 4.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 358
Date: Apr 09, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 17 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Matheus Silva.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Toehold. #CL#
Lee instigates a clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Toehold's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Toehold decides to pull guard.
Toehold wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
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.#T1#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Toehold is keeping the position.
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toehold trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T3#
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (3) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee just content to control the position.
Lee is trying to move to mount but Toehold reverses beautifully and ends up in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (3) vs (2) Toehold#T5#
Toehold controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
It looks like Toehold might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage. #T6#
Toehold preventing the sweep.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to his closed guard and prevents Toehold from doing any damage or advancing position.#T7#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T8#
Toehold wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee looking to control.
Toehold trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee pulls Toehold in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold controlling from the top position. #T9#
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Toehold is stalling in the full guard. #T10#
Toehold is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Toehold pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is controlling Toehold's posture.
Toehold seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T11#
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Toehold's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Toehold
Toehold looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T12#
Toehold has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Toehold is controlling Lee's posture.#T13#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T14#
Toehold is adopting a defensive guard.
Toehold is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Toehold moves into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 2.
A very excited looking John 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:
CWC 354
Date: Apr 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 44 wins and 16 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 9 losses; John McCain!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Matheus Silva and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
McCain closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - McCain lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) McCain
McCain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee 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.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
McCain content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCain is one step ahead there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
McCain is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
McCain pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
McCain sitting in guard here, content to control.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
My spies in Globo Gym inform me that McCain has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T3#
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee managing to control the position.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, McCain has passed into half guard.
McCain trying to control the pace. #T4#
McCain is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here. #T5#
McCain trying to control the pace.
McCain wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
McCain is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
McCain keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
McCain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
McCain wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T7#
Lee has his hands on McCain's head, controlling the position.
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T8#
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
McCain drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now McCain has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) McCain
McCain looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but McCain keeps moving.
McCain manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) McCain#T10#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T11#
McCain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
McCain stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
McCain trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing McCain from controlling successfully. #T12#
McCain not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCain tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
McCain 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 McCain controlling him for the moment. #T13#
McCain trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
McCain looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
McCain showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T14#
Lee keeping full guard, as McCain tries to pass.
Lee is trying to keep McCain in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCain pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
McCain wins on points by 4 to 2.
A victorious John McCain thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 349
Date: Mar 26, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 31 losses; Ceph Alopodis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 16 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee dives in and scores a takedown into Alopodis's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Alopodis (0) vs (2) Lee
Alopodis wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Alopodis there! Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (0) vs (5) Lee
Alopodis is trying desperately to improve position.
Alopodis is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Gonzasco Hydropathy, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Alopodis tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (0) vs (8) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Alopodis tries to buck him off.
#T1#
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Alopodis manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Alopodis.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (8) Lee
Alopodis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T2#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alopodis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alopodis won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Alopodis slips nicely into half guard.
Alopodis wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3##SUB#
Alopodis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Alopodis is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Alopodis tries to pass.
Alopodis trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (2) vs (10) Lee
Alopodis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Alopodis being controlled here, momentarily. #T4#
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alopodis is keeping the position for now.
Lee trying to control but Alopodis is working from the bottom.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Alopodis is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB#
Alopodis has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T5##SUB#
Alopodis working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alopodis wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Alopodis is looking to improve his position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T6#
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alopodis is working hard here to advance position.
Alopodis trying to control but Lee postures up.
Alopodis is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Alopodis manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T7#
Alopodis 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.
Alopodis working a defensive guard here.
Alopodis has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Alopodis (2) vs (13) Lee
Alopodis is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Alopodis is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T8#
Lee controlling from side mount.
Alopodis tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Alopodis (2) vs (15) Lee
Alopodis is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Alopodis's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee controlling from mount. #T9#
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Alopodis is working to get back to half guard.
#T10#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Alopodis can't escape the position.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Alopodis is squirming around nicely. #T11#
Alopodis is looking to get to half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Alopodis is looking to escape.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Lee prevents Alopodis from getting the reversal.#T12#
Alopodis looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Alopodis (2) vs (18) Lee
Alopodis is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Alopodis tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T13#
Lee is hanging on to Alopodis's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee keeps control of the position as Alopodis tries to break free.
Alopodis breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (18) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14#
Alopodis looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems keen to control Alopodis's posture.#SUB#
Alopodis drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Lee dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Alopodis lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Alopodis (6) vs (20) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath John Lee 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:
CWC 344
Date: Mar 19, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 89 wins and 45 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 15 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pavlov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Pavlov tries for a takedown but Lee sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD#
Pavlov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Pavlov persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to improve his position but Pavlov is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee tries to roll over but Pavlov keeps him under control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is not content to let Pavlov control the position.#T1#
Pavlov performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Pavlov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee trying to control the position.
Pavlov 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.#T2#
Lee has his hands on Pavlov's head, controlling the position.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (2) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T3#
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov looking for a sweep. Not yet Pavlov, not yet.
Pavlov trying to control the position.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is fighting to break Pavlov's control of his arms but Pavlov is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee stays in close to Pavlov's body and controls the position.
Pavlov looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (4) vs (2) Lee
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Pavlov is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T5#
Pavlov looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pavlov tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Pavlov slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (2) Lee#T6##SUB#
Pavlov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pavlov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Pavlov controls the position.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Pavlov keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov looking to control but instead Lee has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #T7#
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Pavlov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Pavlov 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.
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T8#
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pavlov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Pavlov is trying to keep Lee in close.
Pavlov wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Pavlov keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T9#
Pavlov has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working.
Pavlov manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Pavlov is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Pavlov trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T10#
Pavlov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Pavlov controlling Lee's posture.
Pavlov looking to control.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pavlov.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pavlov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T11#
Pavlov looking to control.
Pavlov wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pavlov controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Pavlov controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pavlov working a defensive guard but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to control the action but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Pavlov keeps working. #T13#
Pavlov is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Pavlov defending well.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee is thwarting Pavlov's attempts to control the position.
Pavlov is trying to get back to full guard.#T14#
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Pavlov is not content to let Lee control the position.
Pavlov is trying to control but can't.
Pavlov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Pavlov gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 8 to 7.
Matvey Pavlov retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Matvey Pavlov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 339
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 15 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 15 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Toehold
Lee is fighting to break Toehold's control of his arms but Toehold is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee trying to control but Toehold is working from the bottom.
Toehold has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Toehold swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Lee wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Toehold keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T3#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control from the top but Toehold keeps moving.
Toehold wants to improve his position but instead Lee has moved into half guard.
#T4#
Toehold wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Toehold is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Toehold wants to control but Lee passes into side.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position. #T6#
Lee staying calm.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Toehold's legs.
Toehold is looking for a sweep.
Toehold gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #T7#
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Toehold is trying to control but can't.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Toehold is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Toehold is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#T8#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Toehold is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (5) vs (4) Toehold
Lee just trying to survive but Toehold is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Toehold keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Lee looks to control. #T9#
Toehold trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape.
Lee tries to escape but Toehold has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T10#
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Toehold trying to control momentarily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Toehold controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Toehold kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Toehold.
#T11#
Lee is really stuck here.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
#T12#
Toehold tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off. #T13#
Toehold keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Toehold gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Toehold controls the position.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Toehold keeps control of the position.
Lee trying to control the position but Toehold manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee is in bad spot here.
#T14#
Toehold biding his time, controlling Lee.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toehold is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 4.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 338
Date: Mar 05, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 42 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 35 losses; Able Archer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Jeff Smith.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Archer
Lee is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Archer makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Archer.
Archer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee won't allow Archer to sweep him here.
Archer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #T1#
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Archer is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee postures up.
Archer keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2##SUB2#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Archer wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee pushing down on Archer's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T3#
Lee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Archer is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Archer looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Archer is defending the position.
Archer is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Archer is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee is taking a breather. Archer says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#SUB2#
Archer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Archer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T6#
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Archer
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Archer bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Archer#T7#
Lee controls Archer momentarily but Archer frees himself.
Archer wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Archer looking to pass the guard.
Archer forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Archer is working for a submission of some sort.
#T8#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Archer sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Archer has control of the leg.
Lee is not content to let Archer control the position.#SUB2#
Archer 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.
#T9#
Archer is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee tries to roll over but Archer keeps him under control.
Archer wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T10#
Archer wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee is controlling Archer's trapped leg to prevent Archer from advancing to side control.#SUB2#
Archer 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. Archer eventually gives up the hold.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee keeping control of the position. #T11#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Archer looking to pass the guard. #T12#
Archer passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Archer
Archer trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB2#
Archer thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Archer wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Archer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well. #T13#
Archer advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (5) vs (7) Archer
Lee tries to hold on but Archer pushes him away.
Archer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Archer goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Archer#T14#
Lee trying to control but Archer is working from the bottom.
Archer wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Archer is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Archer gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Archer wins on points by 8 to 7.
Able Archer is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Able Archer 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:
CATCHMANIA 5
Date: Jan 29, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 20 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Sitsongrit clinches up with Lee and pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
#TD#
Sitsongrit is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Sitsongrit to the mat. Sitsongrit regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Sitsongrit#SUB2#
Sitsongrit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee preventing the sweep. #T1#
Sitsongrit controlling the position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sitsongrit looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T2#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sitsongrit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee passes into half guard. #T3#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Sitsongrit keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T4#
Sitsongrit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Sitsongrit is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sitsongrit tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sitsongrit is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee advances to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is thwarting Sitsongrit's attempts to control the position.
Sitsongrit wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T6#
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Lee prevents Sitsongrit from improving his position.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sitsongrit avoid being mounted?#T8#
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Sitsongrit#T9#
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T10#
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Lee controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T11#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (0) Sitsongrit#T12#
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back. #T13#
Sitsongrit is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Lee controlling from mount.
Sitsongrit gets back to half guard.
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T14#
Sitsongrit is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Lee staying calm.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit is looking to reverse the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 16 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking John 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:
CWC 334
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Tommy Toehold!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Toehold against the cage.
#TD2#
Toehold drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Toehold is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Toehold trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toehold makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Toehold.#T1#
Lee content to stall in guard here.
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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Toehold seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Toehold is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Toehold is retaining full guard.
Toehold can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T3#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Toehold pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Toehold has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (3) vs (0) Toehold#T5#
Lee tries to advance to mount but Toehold denies him.
Toehold is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Toehold is trying to improve his position.#T6#
Lee controls the position.
You can see the frustration on Toehold's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Toehold is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T7#
Toehold is trying to get back to half guard.
Toehold trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.#T8#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Toehold! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (5) vs (0) Toehold
Toehold is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T9#
Toehold sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Toehold is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee is controlling the pace.
Further stalling from Lee.#T10#
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Toehold knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee not doing much here.
Toehold is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. #T11#
Toehold is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toehold slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T12#
Toehold keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Toehold.
Toehold being controlled here, momentarily.
Toehold tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee won't allow Toehold to sweep him here.
Toehold pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T14#
Toehold looking for a sweep. Not yet Toehold, not yet.
Toehold seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 5 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 333 - NEW YEAR RAGE
Date: Jan 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 39 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 3 losses; Dreynos Elvul!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Elvul's takedown attempt.
Elvul has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
Elvul is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lee gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
John Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dreynos Elvul.#TD#
Lee turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to move to mount but Elvul blocks the move with his legs.
Elvul gets back to half guard.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Elvul has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is thwarting Elvul's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T2#
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Elvul
Lee controls the position.
Elvul looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (9) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T3#
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Elvul keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee prevents Elvul from getting the reversal.#T4#
Elvul tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Elvul to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (12) vs (0) Elvul
Elvul tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee is trying to stick to Elvul's back but Elvul is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Elvul. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Elvul#T5#
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Elvul trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Elvul won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is pulling down on Elvul's head. It's preventing any offense from Elvul, at least for the moment.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Elvul from controlling successfully. #T6#
Lee is controlling Elvul's posture.
Elvul wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Elvul is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (17) vs (2) Elvul#T7#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Elvul is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Elvul is working to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Elvul tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T9#
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Elvul is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Elvul sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Elvul wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Elvul knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Elvul tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (20) vs (2) Elvul
Elvul wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (23) vs (2) Elvul
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Elvul's body.
#T11#
Lee has the hooks in. Elvul is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Elvul is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Further stalling from Lee.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Elvul right now.
#T12#
Lee controlling from the back.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Lee is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Elvul can't escape the position.
#T13#
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Elvul manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (23) vs (4) Elvul
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (25) vs (4) Elvul
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Elvul gets back to full guard.
#T14#
Lee stays in close to Elvul's body and controls the position. #SUB2#
Elvul throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB2#
Elvul looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Elvul up and slammed him! Elvul can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (28) vs (4) Elvul
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 28 to 4.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 332 - The Reboot
Date: Jan 08, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 34 losses; Able Archer! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 38 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Archer fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Archer pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Lee has Archer pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lee pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Archer tumbling to the mat - Lee dives into Archer's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Archer (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Archer holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Archer looking to control.
Archer has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Archer is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Archer tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Archer keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee is fighting to break Archer's control of his arms but Archer is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Archer controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T3##SUB#
Archer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
Archer pulls Lee in to control the position.
Archer wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Archer there! Score +3 for passing guard: Archer (0) vs (5) Lee
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount. #T5#
Archer is looking to get to half guard.
Lee controlling from mount. #T6#
Archer can't escape the position.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T7#
Lee prevents Archer from getting the reversal.
Archer tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Archer's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Archer tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T8#
Archer tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Archer (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee controls the action.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Archer trying to survive by controlling the hands.
Lee is hanging on to Archer's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
Lee has good solid back control here.
Lee controlling well, preventing Archer from escaping the position.
Lee avoiding Archer 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape. #T10#
Archer trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks. #T11#
What can Archer do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Archer tries to break free.
#T12#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Archer buck him off.
Archer trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Archer doesn't escape.
Archer tries to escape the position.
#T13#
Lee controlling the position well here. Archer rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee gets his hands free as Archer looks to control.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Archer trying to control but not successfully. #T14#
Archer is in bad spot here.
Archer tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Archer tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 0.
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
An out of breath John Lee 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:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Nov 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 14 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 18 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Anthony Taglia.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Huhrera napping and manages to drive through into side control! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Huhrera tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T1#
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Huhrera is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Huhrera is trying desperately to improve position.
Huhrera slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee prevents Huhrera from improving his position.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Huhrera keeps trying to improve his position.
Huhrera is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2#
Huhrera actively working from the bottom here.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Huhrera wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Huhrera wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is thwarting Huhrera 's attempts to control the position.
Huhrera regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB2#
Huhrera isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Huhrera on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (9) vs (0) Huhrera
Lee working away.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Huhrera 's shoulder. That is not cool. #T4#
Huhrera struggling a bit here.
Huhrera is looking to reverse the position.
Huhrera trying his best to control but Lee has mounted him. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (11) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera is looking to get to half guard.
Huhrera is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5#
I really don't envy Huhrera right now.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
Huhrera manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Huhrera .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (2) Huhrera
Lee pulls Huhrera in close to his closed guard and prevents Huhrera from doing any damage or advancing position.
Huhrera won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T6#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Huhrera
Huhrera is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Huhrera wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Huhrera looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Huhrera works his way to full guard. Good work.#T7#
Huhrera bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Huhrera
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T8#
Huhrera trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Huhrera content to stall in guard here.
Huhrera preventing the sweep. #T9#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Huhrera wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee trying to control the position here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (4) Huhrera #SUB2#
Huhrera is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
#T10#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Huhrera .
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee stays in close to Huhrera 's body and controls the position.
Huhrera trying to control the position.
#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee controlling from the top position. #T11#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Huhrera wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (21) vs (4) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to control but Lee postures up.
Huhrera is trying to get back to half guard.
Huhrera is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. #T12#
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.
Huhrera is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Huhrera wants to control but Lee postures up.
Huhrera is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (23) vs (4) Huhrera
Huhrera keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Huhrera really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T13#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera working to try and regain half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Huhrera is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Lee avoids the attempt from Huhrera to control.
Huhrera is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T14#
Huhrera reaches up to try and control the position but Lee seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Huhrera rolls and tries to escape and now Lee has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (26) vs (4) Huhrera
I would not like to be Huhrera right now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is hanging on to Huhrera 's back as he tries to escape.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Huhrera tries to buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 26 to 4.
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Nov 14, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 4 losses; Phil St. Georges! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching St. Georges on his heels. He'll look to pass St. Georges's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: St. Georges (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
St. Georges has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
St. Georges 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.
St. Georges wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for St. Georges there! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (0) vs (5) Lee
St. Georges keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
St. Georges stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
St. Georges tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: St. Georges (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
St. Georges tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T2#
St. Georges tries to break free.
St. Georges is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Lee controlling well, preventing St. Georges from escaping the position.
#T3#
St. Georges turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (2) vs (8) Lee
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee has St. Georges pulled in close to control his posture.
St. Georges preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lee pulls St. Georges in close to prevent any damage.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
St. Georges wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
St. Georges engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
St. Georges is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
St. Georges trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
St. Georges looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T6#
St. Georges stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (5) vs (8) Lee
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite St. Georges's best efforts.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
St. Georges is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! St. Georges seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St. Georges (5) vs (12) Lee
Lee slows the pace down.
You can see the frustration on St. Georges's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
St. Georges looks to move to half guard but instead Lee has passed into mount! Damn! Score +2 for reaching mount: St. Georges (5) vs (14) Lee
St. Georges tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: St. Georges (5) vs (17) Lee
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
St. Georges breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (7) vs (17) Lee
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
St. Georges stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #T8#
St. Georges being controlled here momentarily.
St. Georges stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee keeping moving, preventing St. Georges from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
St. Georges's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T9#
St. Georges tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
St. Georges wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
St. Georges looking to pass the guard.
St. Georges is working hard here to advance position.
St. Georges preventing the sweep. #T10#
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee is continuing to stall.
St. Georges is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: St. Georges (7) vs (21) Lee
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #T11#
St. Georges looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: St. Georges (7) vs (24) Lee
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
St. Georges rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
St. Georges has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (7) vs (27) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
St. Georges is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T12#
Lee tries to take St. Georges's back but instead St. Georges uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lee moves into full mount! St. Georges won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: St. Georges (7) vs (30) Lee
St. Georges looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: St. Georges (7) vs (33) Lee
Lee not allowing St. Georges to control his hands.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
St. Georges tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T13#
Good control from Lee.
Lee keeps control of the position as St. Georges tries to break free.
St. Georges tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
St. Georges has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: St. Georges (7) vs (36) Lee
St. Georges is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
#T14#
Lee controlling well, preventing St. Georges from escaping the position.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and St. Georges manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (9) vs (36) Lee
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: St. Georges (9) vs (38) Lee
Lee controlling the action here.
St. Georges wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 38 to 9.
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Nov 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 34 losses; Darian Cruz! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Cruz (0) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Cruz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee pushing down on Cruz's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cruz is trying to get back to full guard.
Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Cruz 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.
Cruz wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (5) Lee
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee prevents Cruz from improving his position.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard but Lee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (0) vs (8) Lee#T1#
Cruz tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (0) vs (11) Lee
Cruz is in bad spot here.
Cruz is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Cruz tries to break free.
Lee controlling the position well here. Cruz rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Cruz is in bad spot here.
#T2#
Cruz turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (2) vs (11) Lee
Cruz advances to half guard.
Lee is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.#SUB#
Cruz is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T3#
Cruz trying to advance position but Lee counters by regaining guard.
Cruz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Cruz sitting in guard here, content to control.
Cruz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Cruz trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee keeping full guard, as Cruz tries to pass.
Cruz is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Cruz preventing the sweep. #T5#
Cruz is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (2) vs (15) Lee
Cruz regains half guard.#SUB#
Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #T6##SUB#
Cruz has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (2) vs (18) Lee
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Cruz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cruz looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (2) vs (20) Lee
Cruz manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T7#
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (6) vs (20) Lee
Lee is trying to break free.
Cruz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Cruz's arms.
Lee prevents Cruz from getting a body triangle.#SUB#
Cruz is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#T8##SUB#
Cruz is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Lee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Cruz wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Cruz's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (6) vs (22) Lee#SUB#
Cruz isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Cruz on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (6) vs (25) Lee
Cruz is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (6) vs (27) Lee#T9#
Cruz gets back to half guard.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Cruz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Cruz (10) vs (27) Lee#SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Cruz.
Cruz is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position. #T10##SUB#
Cruz working for the choke. #T11##SUB#
Cruz is looking for a rear naked choke here but Lee reverses the position brilliantly into Cruz's guard!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Cruz (10) vs (29) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Cruz wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB#
Cruz throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Lee escapes and throws Cruz's legs to the side, diving into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Cruz (10) vs (32) Lee#T12#
Lee taking a breather here.
Cruz is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Cruz (10) vs (34) Lee
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T13#
Cruz tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Cruz to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Cruz (10) vs (37) Lee
Cruz is in bad spot here.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Cruz.
Cruz is really stuck here.
#T14#
Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Cruz is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Cruz is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
I really don't envy Cruz right now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 37 to 10.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Nov 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Charles Manson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Andrew Berry.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Manson gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee wants a takedown.
Charles Manson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.#TD#
Manson pulls guard effortlessly.
Manson is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB#
Manson is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (0) vs (3) Lee
Manson prevents Lee from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls the position.
Manson is trying to improve his position.
Manson wants to control but Lee postures up.#T1#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Manson can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee controlling the position. #T2#
Manson looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Manson to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee controlling the position well here. Manson rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Manson tries to escape the position.
Lee not allowing Manson to control his hands. #T3#
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee avoiding Manson 's attempts to control his hands.
Lee controlling from the back.
Manson breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (8) Lee
Manson wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (2) vs (10) Lee#T4##SUB#
Manson working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee pushes down on Manson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Manson wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (2) vs (13) Lee
Manson tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lee easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (2) vs (15) Lee
Manson is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Manson (2) vs (18) Lee
Manson can't escape the position.
#T5#
Manson trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Manson is really stuck here.
Lee gets his hands free as Manson looks to control.
Lee controls the action.
Manson tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Manson is really stuck here.
Manson is working hard here to advance position.
Lee biding his time, controlling Manson. #T6#
Manson can't escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Manson manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (18) Lee
Manson is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T7#
Lee won't allow Manson to sweep him here. #SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Manson is looking to improve his position.
Manson wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (23) Lee
Manson regains half guard.
Manson works his way to full guard. Good work.#T8#
Lee wants to control from the top but Manson keeps moving.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Manson is keeping the position.#SUB#
Manson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Manson working a defensive guard but Lee manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (26) Lee
Manson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T9#
Manson is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Manson gets back to full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Manson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (29) Lee#T10#
Manson is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing good reports from Manson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Manson struggling a bit here.
Manson sneaks back into half guard.
Manson wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#SUB#
Manson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Manson tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T11#
Lee not doing much here.
Lee prevents Manson from improving his position.
Manson trying to control but Lee postures up.
Manson is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (4) vs (32) Lee#T12#
Manson tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Manson (4) vs (34) Lee
Manson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee moves to back control. Score +3 for taking back: Manson (4) vs (37) Lee
Manson is in bad spot here.
#T13#
I would not like to be Manson right now.
You can see the frustration on Manson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee gets his hands free as Manson looks to control.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Manson doesn't escape.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T14#
Manson just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Manson turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Manson (6) vs (37) Lee
Manson stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Manson (9) vs (37) Lee
Manson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Manson in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 37 to 9.
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
TWG 38 (135lbs, D1): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Nov 04, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 22 losses; Vartan Esteves! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 14 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Esteves and pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Esteves can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Esteves looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Esteves (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #SUB#
Esteves escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Esteves is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Esteves swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB#
Esteves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lee 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 Esteves. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (5) Lee
Esteves is trying to improve his position.#T1#
Lee has knee on belly and moves into mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (7) Lee
Esteves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.
Esteves is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Esteves working to try and regain half guard.
Esteves really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Esteves tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.#T3#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Esteves tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee fails to move to back control.
Esteves is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T4#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Esteves has given up his back here.
Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (0) vs (10) Lee
Esteves rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Esteves is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Esteves is trying to break free.
Esteves rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Esteves moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Esteves wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T5##SUB#
Esteves has an active guard here but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Esteves is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Esteves tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T6#
Esteves is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Esteves avoid being mounted?
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (0) vs (13) Lee
Esteves is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7#
Lee advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Esteves (0) vs (15) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Esteves is looking to escape.
Esteves bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (15) Lee
Esteves pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T8#
Lee pulls Esteves in close to prevent any damage.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Esteves from controlling successfully.
Esteves trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (2) vs (17) Lee
Esteves looking for a sweep. Not yet Esteves, not yet.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB#
Esteves looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#T9#
Lee pushing down on Esteves's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (2) vs (20) Lee
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.#T10#
Lee takes Esteves's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Esteves is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (2) vs (23) Lee
Esteves tries to break free.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Esteves is really stuck here.
Good control from Lee.
Esteves trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee controlling well, preventing Esteves from escaping the position.
#T11#
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee is hanging on to Esteves's back as he tries to escape.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Esteves turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (23) Lee
Esteves wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T12#
Lee pulls Esteves in close to his closed guard and prevents Esteves from doing any damage or advancing position.
Esteves is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Esteves (4) vs (25) Lee
Esteves wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Esteves is defending the position.
Esteves wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Esteves is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T13#
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Esteves manages to get to full guard.
Esteves is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T14#
Esteves wants to get back to full guard but Lee has mounted him! Score +3 for passing guard: Esteves (4) vs (28) Lee
Esteves really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Esteves is looking to get to half guard.
Esteves is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Esteves (4) vs (31) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Esteves wants to escape the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 31 to 4.
John Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 326
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 33 wins and 13 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 20 losses; Angelo Saldini!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Matheus Silva.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
Saldini has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Saldini prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saldini pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Saldini sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Saldini is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee moves to clinch but Saldini breaks away #TD2#
so Saldini counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Saldini
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Saldini controlling him for the moment.
Saldini wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T1#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee controlling Saldini's posture.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Lee controls Saldini momentarily but Saldini frees himself.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saldini controls the pace.
Saldini wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T3#
Saldini being controlled here momentarily.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Saldini
Lee won't allow Saldini to sweep him here.
Saldini controlling Lee's posture. #SUB2#
Saldini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T4#
Saldini wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Saldini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saldini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Saldini desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Saldini has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saldini holds on and takes a little breather. #T6#
Saldini lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (4) Saldini
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee pulls Saldini in close to prevent any damage.
Lee trying to control the position.
Saldini pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T7#
Saldini wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Saldini stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Saldini stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T8#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee holding on.
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Saldini dominates the positioning.#T9#
Saldini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Saldini tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Saldini is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Saldini tries to advance to mount but can't. #T10#
Saldini in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Saldini controls the position.
Saldini tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs. #T11#
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saldini swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Saldini is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T12#
Saldini wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Saldini there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (7) Saldini
Saldini tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount. #T13#
Lee looking to control but Saldini is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Saldini tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Saldini regains half guard.
Lee trying to control the action but Saldini is working from the bottom.
Saldini tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T14#
Saldini works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saldini controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saldini can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.
Saldini looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saldini gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saldini wins on points by 8 to 7.
Angelo Saldini is the new bantamweight champion!
Angelo Saldini seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 325 - Miyagi vs Burroughs
Date: Oct 09, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 14 losses; Joe Tidd! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 13 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Tidd enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Tidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tidd (0) vs (2) Lee
Tidd has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Tidd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tidd 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.
Tidd seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tidd trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#T1#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tidd is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (2) Lee
Tidd is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tidd keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T2#
Tidd stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee controlling Tidd's posture.
Tidd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T3#
Lee has his hands on Tidd's head, controlling the position.
Tidd's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tidd is one step ahead there.
Tidd wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T4#
Tidd looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Tidd (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tidd is keeping the position.
Tidd looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
Lee controlling the action here. #T5#
Tidd is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (6) vs (4) Lee
Tidd controls the position.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tidd's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T6#
Lee looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tidd.
Tidd wants to control the position but Lee frees himself and scrambles - Tidd manages to regain control in side control.
Lee regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tidd's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Well, if Tidd is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Tidd trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. #T7#
Tidd tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Tidd trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tidd content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Tidd is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T8#
Tidd stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Tidd is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tidd trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tidd is stalling in the full guard.
Tidd is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Tidd (6) vs (8) Lee#T9#
Tidd is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away. #T10#
Tidd is working to get back to half guard.
Tidd gets back to half guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is thwarting Tidd's attempts to control the position.
Tidd is trying to get back to full guard.#T11#
Lee controlling the pace.
Tidd is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tidd avoid being mounted?
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Tidd is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T12#
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tidd wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Tidd wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tidd is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Tidd trying to control here.
Tidd tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T13#
Tidd gets back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Tidd to sweep him here.
Tidd is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tidd keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T14#
Tidd has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Tidd's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Tidd (6) vs (11) Lee
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 11 to 6.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 324 - Halli vs Sitsongrit
Date: Oct 02, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 32 wins and 12 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 10 losses; Ace Rob!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Vladimir Khabensky and Konstantin Menshow.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Rob in a clinch.
Rob is defending well against a takedown attempt.#TD2#
Lee is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rob is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Lee to the mat. Lee regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Rob
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
Rob trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is pulling down on Rob's head. It's preventing any offense from Rob, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Lee 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.
Rob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee 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 is pulling down on Rob's head to control his posture.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Rob passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Rob
Lee tries to buck Rob off but Rob is having none of it.
My spies in Advanced Fighting Systems inform me that Rob has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Rob trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rob is working away from the top position though.#T3#
Rob keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rob wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Rob wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rob's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Rob#T4#
Rob pulls Lee in close to his closed guard and prevents Lee from doing any damage or advancing position.
Rob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Rob is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Rob can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee not doing much here.
Rob wants to get back to full guard.
Rob trying to control from the bottom.
Rob is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rob is still trying to improve position.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6#
Rob wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Rob wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rob is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rob slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee postures up.
#T7#
Rob is controlling Lee's posture.
Let's hope that Rob has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Rob wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee postures up.
Rob trying to control the position here.
Lee controlling from the top position. #T8#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Rob seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Rob looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Rob looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rob is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (7) Rob
Rob trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T10#
Lee is pulling down on Rob's head. It's preventing any offense from Rob, at least for the moment.
Rob looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Rob
Rob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rob is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (9) Rob#T11#
Rob slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Rob from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #T12#
Rob looking to pass the guard.
Lee seems keen to control Rob's posture.
Rob won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Rob pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Rob slips nicely into half guard.#T13#
Lee is looking to control Rob's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Rob 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 is refusing to be controlled, as Rob sits in half guard. #T14#
Rob is looking to pass Lee's guard but actually Lee recovers to full guard.
Rob looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (6) vs (9) Rob
Rob working a defensive guard here.
Rob wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
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Event:
CWC 323 - Cubbedge vs Jackson
Date: Sep 25, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 12 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 18 losses; Bartlomiej Jan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Jan changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lee fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#TD2#
Jan drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Jan
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Jan is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Jan
Lee is fighting to break Jan's control of his arms but Jan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Jan has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Jan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jan struggling a bit here.
Lee controls the position.#T1#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jan keeps trying to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face as Lee controls the position.
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (2) Jan
Lee controlling his opponent. #T2#
Lee fails to advance to Jan's back.
Jan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Jan is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T3#
Jan prevents Lee from taking his back.
Jan is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Jan to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (10) vs (2) Jan#T4#
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Jan tries to buck him off.
Jan tries to escape the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Jan's body.
Jan trying to control but not successfully.
Jan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
Jan is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Jan trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.#T6#
Jan rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Lee gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
You can see the frustration on Jan's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
#T7##SUB#
Lee is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jan just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee controls the position.
Jan is in bad spot here.
Good control from Lee.#T8#
Jan can't escape the position.
Lee gets his hands free as Jan looks to control.
Jan is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Lee off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Jan can't escape the position.
Jan just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee biding his time, controlling Jan.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T9#
Jan wants to escape the position.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Jan trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee controls the position.
Jan wants to escape the position.
#T10#
Jan manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Jan.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Jan
Lee controlling Jan's posture.
Jan looking to pass the guard. #T11#
Jan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jan looking to pass the guard.
Jan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Jan passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (7) Jan#SUB2#
Jan tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB2#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T12#
Lee struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jan tries for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Jan controls the position. #T13#
Jan trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee keeps Jan under control for a moment.
Jan wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Lee is not content to let Jan control the position. #SUB2#
Jan tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Jan has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lee manages to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 10 to 7.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 322 - Trump vs Vrjalya
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 24 losses; Malaki Fiso! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 31 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Emerson Jorge and Edson Gomes.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee leaves Fiso with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiso 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.
Fiso shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Fiso looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malaki Fiso. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Fiso manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiso (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T1#
Fiso is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fiso swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Fiso.
Fiso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fiso wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee won't allow Fiso to sweep him here. #T2#
Fiso controlling the position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Fiso trying to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (2) Lee
Fiso trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (2) vs (4) Lee
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Fiso has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T3#
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso trying to control the position.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Fiso bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Fiso (4) vs (4) Lee
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. #T4#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5#
Fiso looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Fiso (7) vs (4) Lee#T6#
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Fiso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Lee is letting Fiso control him for a moment.
Lee stops Fiso from passing to mount.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Fiso's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Fiso wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T7#
Fiso wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee won't allow Fiso to pass to mount.
Fiso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee keeping control of the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Fiso won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Fiso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Fiso stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T9#
Fiso is working hard here to advance position.
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather. #T10#
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee 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.#T11#
Lee trying to control the position.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T12#
Fiso being controlled here momentarily.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Lee trying to control the position.
#T13#
Fiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping full guard, as Fiso tries to pass.
Lee has control of Fiso's left arm, preventing Fiso from doing any damage.
Lee is trying to keep Fiso in close.
#T14#
Lee controlling Fiso's posture.
Fiso stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Fiso looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso takes the fight on points by 7 to 4.
Malaki Fiso retains his bantamweight title!
Malaki Fiso seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 321 - Trump vs Steel
Date: Sep 11, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 11 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 21 losses; Ono Kuronoa!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Seu Braga and Alexandre Firmino.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kuronoa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuronoa gets back to full guard.
Kuronoa looking to control.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kuronoa looking to control.
#T1##SUB2#
Kuronoa working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kuronoa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Kuronoa's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Kuronoa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kuronoa looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Kuronoa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T3#
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Kuronoa has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Kuronoa has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kuronoa is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T4#
Kuronoa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Kuronoa! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is working to get back to half guard.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control but Kuronoa is having none of it. #T5#
Lee content just to control the position here.
Kuronoa regains half guard.
Lee not doing much here.
#T6#
Kuronoa trying to control here.
Kuronoa wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Kuronoa actively working from the bottom here.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Kuronoa wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T7#
Kuronoa won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Kuronoa trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Kuronoa is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T8#
Kuronoa is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Kuronoa tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Kuronoa tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kuronoa tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but Kuronoa doesn't allow it.
Kuronoa slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kuronoa trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Kuronoa#T10#
Kuronoa looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (0) Kuronoa
Kuronoa tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Kuronoa tries to break free.
Lee is trying to stick to Kuronoa's back but Kuronoa is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kuronoa. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (14) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T11#
Kuronoa is looking to pass into half guard but Lee pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Lee is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#SUB2#
Kuronoa looking for subs from the bottom but Lee mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (19) vs (2) Kuronoa
Kuronoa is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#T12#
Kuronoa really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kuronoa bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (19) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa being controlled here momentarily.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kuronoa from controlling successfully. #T13#
Kuronoa looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Kuronoa wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kuronoa tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T14#
Kuronoa looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (21) vs (4) Kuronoa#SUB2#
Kuronoa isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Kuronoa on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (24) vs (4) Kuronoa
Kuronoa gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee not doing much here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kuronoa won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 24 to 4.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Aug 30, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Conor Larkin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Larkin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Larkin (0) vs (4) Lee
Larkin is trying to work for a sweep but Lee has mounted him! Score +2 for reaching mount: Larkin (0) vs (6) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Larkin is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Convicted Fight Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Larkin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T1#
Larkin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee prevents Larkin from getting the reversal.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Larkin tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling from mount.
Larkin slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#T3#
Larkin trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Larkin (0) vs (9) Lee
Larkin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lee fails to advance to Larkin's back.
Lee looking to control but Larkin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T4#
Larkin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Larkin to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Larkin (0) vs (12) Lee
Larkin turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Larkin (2) vs (12) Lee
Larkin slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee pulls Larkin in to control the position. #T5#
Larkin looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Larkin is one step ahead there.
Larkin passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T6#
Larkin trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T7#
Larkin looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Larkin sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg. #T8#
Larkin is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Larkin has control of the leg.
Larkin controlling the pace. #T9#
Larkin is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Larkin trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #T10#
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Larkin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Larkin controlling the action here. #T11#
Lee wants to improve his position but Larkin is controlling well.
Well, if Larkin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee tries to roll over but Larkin keeps him under control.#T12#
Larkin wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T13#
Larkin slows the pace down in half guard.
Larkin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Larkin is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Larkin is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Larkin takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T14#
Larkin wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Larkin from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee keeping full guard, as Larkin tries to pass.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 2.
John Lee is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking John 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Aug 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Kazuo Imanari! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Chris Edwards.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Imanari shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.#CL2#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD2#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Imanari regains guard immediately. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Imanari (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Imanari swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
Imanari looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee stays in close to Imanari's body and controls the position.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#T1#
Imanari wants to hit a sweep here but Lee passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Imanari there! Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Imanari is holding on tight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee prevents Imanari from getting the reversal.#T2#
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Imanari can't escape the position.
Lee pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Imanari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T3#
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Imanari wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Imanari looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Imanari (0) vs (8) Lee
You can see the frustration on Imanari's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Good control from Lee.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Imanari is trying to break free.
Imanari is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Arcalimon Top Team, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T4#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Imanari doesn't escape.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Imanari manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (2) vs (8) Lee
Imanari trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T5#
Imanari being controlled here momentarily.
Imanari is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position. #T6#
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee has his hands on Imanari's head, controlling the position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Imanari is one step ahead there. #T7#
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Imanari passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Imanari (5) vs (8) Lee
Imanari trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Imanari just content to control the position. #T8#
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Imanari trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T9#
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Imanari off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Imanari (5) vs (12) Lee
What can Imanari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Lee keeps control of the position as Imanari tries to break free.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Imanari rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T10#
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Imanari buck him off.
Lee is not going to allow Imanari to sit and survive in this position.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
Imanari looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Lee has good solid back control here. #T11#
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T12#
Imanari just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
What can Imanari do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Imanari tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Imanari doesn't escape. #T13#
Lee is continuing to stall.
I really don't envy Imanari right now.
Imanari trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee wants to control but Imanari manages to buck him off and is now in Lee's guard! Nice work there by Imanari! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (7) vs (12) Lee
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14#
Lee pulls Imanari in close to his closed guard and prevents Imanari from doing any damage or advancing position.
Imanari wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Imanari wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Imanari looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Imanari (7) vs (14) Lee
Imanari being controlled here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 14 to 7.
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Aug 28, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 11 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; Jackson Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Andrew Berry.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ramirez clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Ramirez
Ramirez is really stuck here.
Ramirez trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee biding his time, controlling Ramirez.
Lee avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to stick to Ramirez's back but Ramirez is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Ramirez. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Ramirez
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T1#
Ramirez trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee controlling the position.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Ramirez advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Ramirez#T2#
Ramirez is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee's coaches at SSJ Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#SUB2#
Ramirez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T3#
Lee controlling the position for now.
Ramirez wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
#T4##SUB2#
Ramirez is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ramirez trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Ramirez is stalling here. Lee is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ramirez seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Lee has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (8) vs (5) Ramirez
Ramirez is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (8) vs (9) Ramirez#T5#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Ramirez controlling the positon.#SUB2#
Ramirez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Ramirez let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB2#
Ramirez is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lee has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Ramirez has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
#T6#
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Ramirez to control.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez wants to control but Lee manages to buck him off and is now in Ramirez's guard! Nice work there by Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (9) Ramirez
Ramirez wants to control the position but Lee says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ramirez! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (9) Ramirez#T7#
Ramirez is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Ramirez is trying to reverse the position but instead Lee has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (9) Ramirez
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Ramirez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ramirez tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T8#
Ramirez is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
I really don't envy Ramirez right now.
Lee avoiding Ramirez 's attempts to control his hands.
What can Ramirez do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Ramirez turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (11) Ramirez#T9#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Ramirez from controlling successfully.
Ramirez wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ramirez's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (11) Ramirez#T10#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Ramirez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ramirez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramirez has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lee has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (21) vs (11) Ramirez
Ramirez keeping his opponent close.
Lee trying to control the action but Ramirez is working from the bottom. #T11#
Ramirez can't do much from the bottom here.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep.
Ramirez is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Ramirez is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ramirez is looking to improve his position.
#T12#
Ramirez keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Ramirez defends it.
Ramirez preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T13#
Ramirez trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB2#
Ramirez actively working from the bottom here.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB2#
Ramirez looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T14#
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Ramirez is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ramirez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 21 to 11.
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Aug 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 11 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 10 losses; Marc Read!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Read closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.#TD#
Lee has hold of one of Read's legs. Read is fighting the takedown attempt but Lee gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Read
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Read trying to control the position.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB2#
Read looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Read working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Read looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. #SUB2#
Read is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T2#
Read working a defensive guard here.
Read 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.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Read
Read tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Read is looking to get to half guard.
Read is still trying to improve position.
Read slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Read#T4#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Read to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (0) Read
Lee gets his hands free as Read looks to control.
Read is in bad spot here.
Read is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Read tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T5#
Lee not allowing Read to control his hands.
Read rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
Read turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Read
Read trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Read looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Read
Lee wants to pass the guard but Read is keeping the position.#T6#
Read wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Read looking to control.
Read lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (13) vs (4) Read
Read trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Read content to stall in guard here. #T7#
Read trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
My spies in Blacktalians MMA inform me that Read has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Read stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Read sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee pulls Read in close to prevent any damage.
Read wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T8#
Lee wants to sweep here but Read controlling him for the moment.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Read is looking to advance position but Lee has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (17) vs (4) Read
Read is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Read tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T9#
Read tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee tries to control but Read wriggling away.
Read tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (20) vs (4) Read
Read is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
I would not like to be Read right now.
Read trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in. #T10#
Read is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Lee.
Read wants to escape the position.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Read doesn't escape.
Read is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Read wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free. #T11#
Read turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (6) Read
Read works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Read is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Read tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
#T12#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to hold on to Read's head to control him but Read postures up.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Read wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T13#
Lee is positioning himself well to prevent Read advancing to mount.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#SUB2#
Read is working for a submission of some sort.
Read seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T14##SUB2#
Read wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Read wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to improve his position but Read is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 6.
An out of breath John Lee 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:
TWGC 37 (155lbs, D1): New York Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 2 losses; Jorgen Kruth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 11 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kruth did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kruth (0) vs (2) Lee
Kruth wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kruth is defending well. #SUB#
Kruth actively working from the bottom here.
Kruth is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (0) vs (5) Lee
Kruth tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T1#
Lee controlling his opponent.
Kruth reaches up to try and control the position but Lee seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Kruth rolls and tries to escape and now Lee has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Kruth (0) vs (8) Lee
Kruth tries to escape the position.
Kruth trying to control but not successfully.
Kruth can't escape the position.
Lee is trying to stick to Kruth's back but Kruth is turning into Lee. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Lee's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruth. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (8) Lee
Kruth seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
Lee keeping full guard, as Kruth tries to pass.
Lee has control of Kruth's left arm, preventing Kruth from doing any damage.
Kruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kruth trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T3#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Kruth from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Kruth has gone for a leg lock! Lee slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kruth's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (2) vs (10) Lee
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kruth is trying to hold Lee in close to prevent damage but Lee has managed to pass into half guard.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee is thwarting Kruth's attempts to control the position.#T4##SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kruth looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Kruth wants to sweep but Lee has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (2) vs (13) Lee
Kruth is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position from side mount. #T5#
Kruth is trying to improve his position.
Kruth is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Kruth is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T6#
Kruth tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Kruth (2) vs (15) Lee
Kruth is trying to escape the mount.
Kruth tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Kruth (2) vs (18) Lee
Lee controlling well, preventing Kruth from escaping the position.
#T7#
Lee not allowing Kruth to control his hands.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Kruth holding both Lee 's hands and preventing any damage.
Kruth tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Kruth wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Kruth (2) vs (21) Lee#T8#
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Kruth turns into Lee and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (4) vs (21) Lee
Kruth wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Kruth trying to move into half guard but instead Lee has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kruth (4) vs (23) Lee
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB#
Kruth is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T9#
Kruth is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kruth's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth is looking to improve his position.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Kruth defends it. #T10#
Kruth tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruth trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Kruth (4) vs (26) Lee
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T11#
Kruth is trying to escape the mount.
Kruth wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Kruth can't escape the position.
Kruth slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Kruth wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
#T12#
Kruth wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Kruth gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Kruth working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kruth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kruth 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.#T13#
Kruth is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee passes Kruth's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kruth slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Kruth is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Kruth looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.#T14#
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Kruth is keeping the position.
Lee won't allow Kruth to sweep him here.
Kruth looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
#SUB#
Kruth looking for submissions off his back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kruth knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 26 to 4.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 315 - Jan vs Lee
Date: Jul 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 15 losses; Bartlomiej Jan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 10 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Jan (0) vs (2) Lee
Jan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee stays in close to Jan's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Jan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jan working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #T1#
Jan keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jan wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan is working hard here to advance position.#T2#
Lee passes Jan's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Jan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Jan (4) vs (2) Lee#SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Jan.
Lee trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
I really don't envy Lee right now.
#SUB#
Lee is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jan keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
#T3#
Jan is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Jan keeps control of the position.
Jan tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Jan won't let him.
Jan controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Jan gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
Jan has good solid back control here.
Lee controlling Jan 's hands. #T4#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Jan.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee tries to escape the position.
#SUB#
Jan is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Jan let's go of the attempt for now.
Jan keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
#T5#
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control but not successfully.
Lee turns into Jan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (4) vs (4) Lee
Lee is stalling in the full guard. #T6#
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is fighting to break Jan's control of his arms but Jan is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T7#
Jan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (4) Lee#SUB#
Jan 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.
Jan trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T8#
Jan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Jan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee is continuing to stall.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T9#
Jan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Jan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Well, if Jan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Lee is looking to control Jan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee moves into full guard.
#T10#
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Jan wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've been hearing that Jan has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jan won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T11#
Lee pulls Jan in close to his closed guard and prevents Jan from doing any damage or advancing position.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is adopting a defensive guard.#T12#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (6) vs (6) Lee
Jan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (8) vs (6) Lee
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jan is one step ahead there.
Jan trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jan controls the pace.
Lee 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.#T13#
Lee controlling the position.
Jan preventing the sweep.
Lee seems keen to control Jan's posture.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Jan from controlling successfully.
Lee is trying to control the position but Jan postures up.
Jan trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Jan (8) vs (8) Lee#T14#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to pass the guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Jan gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Jan takes the fight on points by 9 to 8.
Bartlomiej Jan retains his bantamweight title!
Bartlomiej Jan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
CWC 314 - Pancake vs Saldini
Date: Jul 24, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 31 losses; Antonio Brown ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 10 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee taking a breather here.
Brown tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (0) vs (6) Lee
Brown is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (0) vs (9) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T1#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Rabid Dog , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Brown trying to control but not successfully.
Lee is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Lee is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T2#
I really don't envy Brown right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (9) Lee
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (2) vs (11) Lee#T3#
Brown keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB#
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lee has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Lee manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (2) vs (14) Lee
Brown looking for a sweep but Lee has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (2) vs (16) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Brown bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (4) vs (16) Lee
Brown preventing the sweep. #T4#
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee pulls Brown in to control the position. #SUB#
Brown 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! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (20) Lee
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T5#
Brown is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here as Lee stalls from top position.#T6#
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Brown wants to control the action here but instead Lee manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (4) vs (23) Lee
Lee controlling from mount.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T7#
Lee wants to control the pace but Brown is squirming around nicely.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Brown wants to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Brown is looking to escape.
Brown tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Brown (4) vs (26) Lee#T8#
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (26) Lee
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Brown (6) vs (28) Lee
Brown tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
Brown gets back to full guard.
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
Brown moves into full guard.
#SUB#
Brown looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Brown tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T10#
Brown is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (31) Lee
Brown manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee stalling.
Lee is thwarting Brown 's attempts to control the position.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T11#
Brown is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brown is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Brown (6) vs (34) Lee
Brown is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Lee is one step ahead and moves to full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Brown (6) vs (36) Lee
Lee content just to control the position here.
Brown tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Brown tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.#T12#
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee looking to control but Brown is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee fails to take his opponent's back.
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T13#
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Brown tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Brown is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.#T14#
Brown is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to control but Brown wriggling away.
Brown holds on to Lee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Brown working to try and regain half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 36 to 6.
John Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Antonio Brown was interviewed post fight and said 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 313 - Zulu vs Hirsch
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 25 losses; Joe Average! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 9 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Average manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee's guard now, I'm sure. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Average (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee controls Average momentarily but Average frees himself.
Average stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Average from controlling successfully.
Average postures up.
Average pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Average wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Average looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.#T1#
Average passes Lee's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Average is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Average is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Average is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Average controlling the action here.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T2#
Average tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it.
Average works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Average isn't that keen on the idea.
Average controlling the pace for now.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T3#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Average (8) vs (0) Lee
Average controls the position.
Average controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Lee trying to control the hands but Average won't let him. #SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Average. #SUB#
Average is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lee is defending well though. Average let's go of the attempt for now.#T4#
Lee can't escape the position.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free. #SUB#
Lee defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Average's arms.
Lee trying to control the hands but Average won't let him.
Average biding his time, looking for the opening.
#T5##SUB#
Average working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
Average seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Average slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Average trying to control momentarily.
#SUB#
Average looking for the RNC. #T6#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB#
Average has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Average wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Average just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Average has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Average controlling the position well here. Lee rolled but Average kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
#T7#
Average is not going to allow Lee to sit and survive in this position.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Average is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Average gets his hands free.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#SUB#
Average 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.
#T8#
Average is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Average is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T9#
Average has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee is trying to keep Average in close.
#SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Average defends it easily.
Average slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Average (11) vs (0) Lee
A control attempt from Lee but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Average (13) vs (0) Lee#T10#
Lee is controlling an arm, preventing Average from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Average tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Average tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Average trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee wants to hold on but Average pushes him away.
Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T11#
Average takes Lee's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Lee is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Average (16) vs (0) Lee
Average trying to control.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Lee just trying to survive but Average is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Average's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee tries to escape but Average has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #T12##SUB#
Average is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Average not allowing Lee to control his hands. #SUB#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Average.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
#SUB#
Lee is trying to roll into a better position but Average has get a rear naked choke and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Average!
Joe Average retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Joe Average thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
CWC 312 - Lee vs Huhrera
Date: Jul 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 24 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 13 losses; Julio Valeron Huhrera !
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Felipe Paraventi and Edson Gomes.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Huhrera gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Huhrera
Huhrera wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Huhrera pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee is looking to pass into half guard but Huhrera pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Huhrera is in guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Huhrera #T1#
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Huhrera has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Huhrera
A lull in the action here as Huhrera stalls from top position.
Huhrera tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Huhrera trying to control the position but Lee is working away.
Lee tries to bench press Huhrera off him but Huhrera keeps the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Huhrera has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T2#
Lee is being controlled here.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee prevents Huhrera from moving into mount.
Huhrera controlling from side mount.
Huhrera 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#T3#
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Huhrera trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Lee wants to control but Huhrera is keeping busy.
#T4#
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Huhrera tries to pass.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Huhrera pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Huhrera preventing the sweep.
Huhrera slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T5#
Lee controls Huhrera momentarily but Huhrera frees himself.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Huhrera is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Huhrera controlling from the top position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huhrera defends well.#T6#
Huhrera being controlled here momentarily.
Huhrera seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Huhrera won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee controlling Huhrera 's posture.
Huhrera stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T7#
Huhrera tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huhrera can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huhrera is stalling in the full guard.
Huhrera trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Huhrera passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (8) Huhrera #T8##SUB2#
Huhrera wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Huhrera is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee wants to control but Huhrera postures up.
Lee prevents Huhrera from moving into mount.
Huhrera wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T9#
Huhrera content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Huhrera content to control rather than advance.
Lee has his hands clasped together around Huhrera 's back. He's all about the action.
Huhrera trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #T10#
Lee tries to get to full guard but Huhrera has control of the leg.
Huhrera trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Huhrera engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T11#
Huhrera looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Huhrera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T12#
Huhrera trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Huhrera advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (11) Huhrera
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Huhrera wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is trying to control Huhrera 's posture but Huhrera avoids it.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Huhrera taking a breather here. #T13#
Lee is trying to control Huhrera 's posture but Huhrera avoids it.
Huhrera advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (2) vs (13) Huhrera
Huhrera controlling his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T14#
Huhrera controlling from mount.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Huhrera gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Huhrera content just to control the position here.
Huhrera moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (2) vs (16) Huhrera
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huhrera wins on points by 16 to 2.
Julio Valeron Huhrera is the new bantamweight champion!
Julio Valeron Huhrera thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 311 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Jul 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 29 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL#
Lee forces Brown back against the cage and clinches.
Lee is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Brown drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#TD#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Brown can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Brown looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Brown
Lee engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Brown is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1#
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Brown
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Brown tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Brown manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.#SUB2#
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee stalling. #T2#
Brown trying to control here.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB2#
Brown looking for submissions off his back.
Lee content to control rather than advance. #T3#
Brown is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Brown trying to get back to full guard but Lee takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Brown
Brown is looking to get to half guard.#T4#
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee takes Brown 's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Brown is in trouble. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (0) Brown
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Lee is hanging on to Brown 's back as he tries to escape.
Brown keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee controls the action.#T5#
Brown trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Brown right now.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Brown can't escape the position.
#T6#
Lee controlling the position well here. Brown rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
You can see the frustration on Brown 's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Brown is really stuck here.
#T7#
Lee controls the action.
Brown can't escape the position.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee has the hooks in. Brown is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T8#
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Lee not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Lee biding his time, controlling Brown .
Brown manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Brown .
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (11) vs (2) Brown
Lee has Brown pulled in close to control his posture.
Brown wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T9#
Lee 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.
Brown works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
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.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T10#
Lee is looking to get back to full guard here but Brown has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (5) Brown #SUB2#
Brown working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Brown taking a break here but Lee is having none of it and regains half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T11#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Brown is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee won't allow Brown to pass to mount.
Lee is looking to control Brown 's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?#T12#
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #SUB2#
Lee makes his way to full guard, as Brown worked for a kimura.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T13#
Brown preventing the sweep.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brown controlling him for the moment.
Brown looking to pass the guard.
Brown trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brown is one step ahead there.
Lee is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T14##SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brown defends well.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brown pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Brown trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #SUB2#
Brown is looking for a kimura here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (8) Brown
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 11 to 8.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking John Lee 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 Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 310 - Lee vs Fiso
Date: Jun 26, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 27 wins and 20 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fiso is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Fiso
Fiso is wriggling around trying to escape.
Fiso keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee avoids the attempt from Fiso to control.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Fiso is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting the reversal.#T1#
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso tries to hold on but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Fiso wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (8) vs (0) Fiso
Lee controlling the position well here. Fiso rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Lee controlling well, preventing Fiso from escaping the position.
#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Fiso is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee controls the position.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
I really don't envy Fiso right now.
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free. #T3#
Lee keeps control of the position as Fiso tries to break free.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Fiso trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Fiso manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Fiso.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Fiso
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (13) vs (2) Fiso#T4#
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Fiso's shoulder. That is not cool.
Fiso tries to improve position but can't.
Fiso is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Fiso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Fiso is trying to get back to full guard.#T5#
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee not doing much here.
Fiso is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (2) Fiso
Lee controlling from side mount.
Fiso has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiso is holding Lee down, trying to stall.
Fiso prevents Lee from moving into mount. #T6#
Fiso is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiso struggling a bit here.
Fiso is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling from side mount.
You can see the frustration on Fiso's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T7#
Fiso prevents Lee from improving position.
Fiso gets back to half guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Fiso is holding on to half guard well.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Fiso controlling the position for now.
Fiso trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T8#
Lee is taking a breather. Fiso says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is thwarting Fiso's attempts to control the position.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Fiso moves into full guard.
#T9#
Fiso looking to control.
Fiso is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (16) vs (4) Fiso
Fiso trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Fiso moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (7) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Fiso trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Fiso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T11#
Fiso is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fiso not doing much here.
Fiso wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it.
Fiso performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiso prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is in trouble now - Fiso has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (16) vs (10) Fiso
Lee tries to hold on but Fiso pushes him away. #T12#
Fiso looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee has given up his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (16) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso controls the position.
Lee is really stuck here.
Fiso controls the position.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
Fiso is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
Lee is keeping busy.
#T13#
Lee turns into Fiso and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (13) Fiso
Fiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (18) vs (15) Fiso
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso passes Lee's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T14#
Lee tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Lee is staying active underneath Fiso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fiso is one step ahead there.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (20) vs (15) Fiso
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fiso keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee won't allow Fiso to sweep him here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 20 to 15.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 309 - Steel vs Pavlov
Date: Jun 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 21 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 34 wins and 32 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sakuraba tries for a takedown. No joy.
#TD#
Lee has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Sakuraba is trying to keep an underhook but Lee manages to get the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Sakuraba
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Sakuraba has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Clark's Champion's. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T1#
Sakuraba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee controlling the action here.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Sakuraba tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T2#
Sakuraba is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Sakuraba is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Sakuraba is trying is best to control the position here.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sakuraba moves into full guard.
Sakuraba is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sakuraba pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T5#
Sakuraba looking for a sweep. Not yet Sakuraba, not yet.
Lee passes into half guard.
Sakuraba trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T6#
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Sakuraba
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Sakuraba is trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Sakuraba's legs.
Sakuraba tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position. #T7#
Lee is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Sakuraba's shoulder. That is not cool.
Sakuraba prevents Lee from improving position.
Sakuraba tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A lull in the action here.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping him busy. #T8#
You can see the frustration on Sakuraba's face as Lee controls the position.
Sakuraba is trying to improve his position.
Sakuraba manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lee's best efforts.#T9#
Sakuraba won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Sakuraba keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Sakuraba is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T10#
Sakuraba is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee controlling the pace.
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Sakuraba defends it. #T11#
Sakuraba is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Sakuraba tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Sakuraba is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.#T12#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Sakuraba trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Sakuraba#T13#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Sakuraba is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T14#
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but instead Sakuraba manages to regain half guard.
Sakuraba is looking to improve his position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sakuraba wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Sakuraba keeping control of the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 8 to 0.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
An out of breath John Lee 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:
CWC 308 - Steel vs Mondragon
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 9 losses; Joe Tidd!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Luis Engracia and Mauricio Rocha.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Tidd gets caught flat footed, as Lee shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tidd
Lee stays in close to Tidd's body and controls the position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tidd holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tidd looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tidd working a defensive guard here.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Tidd.
Tidd seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Tidd is retaining full guard.
Tidd wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tidd is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Tidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Tidd, not yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tidd is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Tidd
Lee keeping moving, preventing Tidd from controlling successfully. #T2#
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Tidd trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Tidd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tidd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee pulls Tidd in to control the position.
My spies in Silverback MMA inform me that Tidd has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tidd trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. #T3#
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet. #SUB#
Tidd content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Lee has locked up a guillotine! Lee's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Tidd is holding on here and Lee must be using up a lot of energy. Tidd has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Lee gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lee!
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
John Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CWC 307 - Dyon vs Steel
Date: Jun 05, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 25 wins and 19 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Lou da Vinci.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Lee stuffs the takedown.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lee lands in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Fiso
Lee is fighting to break Fiso's control of his arms but Fiso is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fiso is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Fiso trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Fiso trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fiso postures up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Fiso controlling from the top position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T2#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Fiso controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is looking to control Fiso's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.#T3#
Fiso with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Fiso looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fiso pulls his head out easily.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fiso tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lee knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T4#
Lee wants to improve his position but Fiso is controlling well.
Lee wants to control but Fiso is keeping busy.
Fiso is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Lee keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Fiso is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fiso perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T5#
Fiso wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee 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.
Fiso postures up.
Fiso stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (2) vs (5) Fiso
Lee seems a little lost for a moment, as Fiso dominates the positioning.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Fiso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is being controlled here.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T6#
Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fiso's best efforts.
Fiso trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Fiso is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Fiso has control of the leg.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee wants to control but Fiso passes easily into half guard.
Fiso stalling.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.#T7#
Fiso passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Fiso keeps him under control.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fiso in particular looking to stall.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Fiso preventing the sweep.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Fiso from controlling successfully.
Fiso tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #T8#
Lee wants to sweep here but Fiso controlling him for the moment.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fiso looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (5) Fiso
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fiso wants to sweep but no luck.
Fiso controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet. #T9#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Fiso trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
Fiso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fiso is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Let's hope that Fiso has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Fiso looking to control.
#T10#
Lee preventing the sweep.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Fiso is keeping the position.
Fiso looking for a sweep. Not yet Fiso, not yet.
Fiso is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Fiso keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Fiso 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.#T11#
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Fiso trying to control from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiso tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is looking to advance position but Fiso won't allow it.
Fiso is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Fiso controlling the position well.
Lee controlling the action here.
Fiso tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T13#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Fiso keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Fiso wants to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#T14#
Fiso is trying to control but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (5) Fiso
Lee controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee looking to control but Fiso is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Fiso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 5.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 306 - Sparxx vs Zulu
Date: May 29, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 46 wins and 45 losses; Tobias Pancake! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 8 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Nard Betker.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Lee clinches up with Pancake and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake tries to pull guard but Lee holds him up against the cage and eventually Pancake drops back down to his feet.
Pancake wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tobias Pancake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee is working for takedown but Pancake is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lee stops a takedown attempt from Pancake.
Pancake has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD2#
Lee is trying to trip Pancake. He has hold of a leg but Pancake is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Lee persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Pancake (0) vs (2) Lee
Pancake is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pancake (2) vs (2) Lee
Pancake wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pancake wants to advance to full mount but Lee doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Pancake controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lee wants to sweep here but Pancake controlling him for the moment.
Pancake pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Pancake trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pancake sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Lee is still trying to improve position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pancake from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Pancake passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (5) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to reverse the position but Pancake maintains control.
Pancake trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Pancake will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Pancake can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pancake with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control but Pancake passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee tries to bench press Pancake off him but Pancake keeps the position. #T4##SUB#
Pancake tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee is trying to improve his position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pancake off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pancake (8) vs (6) Lee
Pancake is really stuck here.
Pancake trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.#T5#
Pancake trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee biding his time, controlling Pancake. #T6#
Lee controlling well, preventing Pancake from escaping the position.
Lee is not going to allow Pancake to sit and survive in this position.
Lee controlling the position well here. Pancake rolled but Lee kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Pancake tries to break free.
#T7#
Pancake trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
I really don't envy Pancake right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pancake tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Pancake tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Pancake is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee is looking to work his way around to Pancake's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position. #T8#
Pancake tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Pancake looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Pancake (8) vs (9) Lee
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Pancake tries to buck him off.
Pancake tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Pancake trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
Lee is hanging on to Pancake's back as he tries to escape.
#T9#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Pancake rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T10#
Lee moves into full mount! Pancake won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Pancake (8) vs (12) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Pancake is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Pancake regains half guard.#T11#
Pancake holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Pancake trying to control but Lee postures up.
#SUB#
Pancake actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control the pace. #T12#
Pancake wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Pancake is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Pancake tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg. #T13#
Pancake is working hard here to advance position.
Pancake has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is looking to advance position but Pancake won't allow it.
Pancake is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Pancake is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Pancake is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Pancake trying to control from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Pancake wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 12 to 8.
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
CWC 304 - Silva Jr vs Sparxx
Date: May 15, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 8 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 22 losses; Takeya Aoki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Aoki did well to prevent Lee getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Aoki
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Lee controlling the pace.
Aoki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aoki is trying to control but can't.
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Aoki defends it.
Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Aoki
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee slows the pace down. #T1#
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Aoki tries to improve position but can't.
Aoki wants to control but Lee postures up.
Aoki prevents Lee from improving position.
Aoki manages to get back to half guard.#T2#
Aoki tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Lee has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aoki tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Aoki is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T3##SUB#
Lee wants to finish this one by submission but Aoki is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lee.
Aoki prevents Lee from taking his back.
Lee tries to control but Aoki wriggling away.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Aoki manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Aoki is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Aoki wants to get back to full guard.
Aoki keeps trying to improve his position.
Aoki desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T5#
Aoki is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Aoki is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T6#
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (11) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Aoki tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Lee prevents Aoki from getting the reversal.
Lee controlling from mount. #T7#
Aoki is working to get back to half guard.
Aoki wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling the pace for now. #T8#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aoki is trying to escape the mount.
Aoki is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Lee has taken his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Lee (14) vs (0) Aoki
Aoki can't escape the position.
#T9#
Aoki is still trying to improve position.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Good control from Lee.
Lee is not going to allow Aoki to sit and survive in this position. #T10#
Lee controls the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.#T11#
Lee continues to hold on tight.
Lee controlling well, preventing Aoki from escaping the position.
Lee wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki tries to break free.
#T12#
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aoki doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Aoki right now.
Aoki trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T13#
Aoki is in bad spot here.
Lee biding his time, looking for the opening.
Aoki trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T14#
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki is trying to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Aoki doesn't escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 14 to 0.
John Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Takeya Aoki was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sad. '. |
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Event:
CWC 303 - Priest vs Jackson
Date: May 08, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 17 wins and 7 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 18 losses; Malaki Fiso!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Illya Tyunina and Igor Prikhodko.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Fiso closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Lee did well to prevent Fiso getting side control. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Fiso
Fiso controlling the action here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Fiso is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
Well, if Fiso is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fiso prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fiso's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fiso's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Fiso
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Fiso wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Fiso 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.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
Fiso trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Lee is hanging on to Fiso's back as he tries to escape.
I would not like to be Fiso right now.
Fiso is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Fiso.#T2#
Fiso's corner are yelling at him, telling him to just focus on controlling Lee's hands.
Fiso trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Fiso tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee not allowing Fiso to control his hands.
Fiso breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (4) Fiso
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Fiso sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard. #T3#
Fiso stalling.
Fiso is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Fiso is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee is pressing down on Fiso's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee 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.
Fiso is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Fiso is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T4#
Fiso trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee 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 is trying to keep Fiso in close.
Fiso controls from within his opponent's guard.
It looks like Fiso might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee 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.#T5#
Fiso wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Fiso content to stall in guard here.
Fiso's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
My spies in Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch inform me that Fiso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#T6#
Fiso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (4) vs (7) Fiso
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control.
Fiso trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Fiso in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Fiso keeps moving and retains side control. #T7#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee prevents Fiso from moving into mount.
Fiso controls the position.
More stalling from Fiso.
Fiso with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee struggling a bit here.#T8#
Fiso is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Fiso working away.
Lee is not content to let Fiso control the position.
Fiso tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lee is trying to control Fiso's posture but Fiso avoids it. #T9#
Lee is trying to escape the position but Fiso is controlling the position.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face as Fiso controls the position.
Fiso tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A lull in the action here.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
Lee tries to control but Fiso manages to take his back. Score +3 for taking back: Lee (4) vs (10) Fiso#T10#
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee tries to break free.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Fiso really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T11#
Fiso keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
A lull in the action here.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Fiso gets his hands free.
Fiso just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
#SUB2#
Fiso patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Lee trying to control the action but Fiso just sinks the hooks in.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#T12#
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Fiso keeps control of the position.
Fiso struggling to keep hold of the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#SUB2#
Lee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Fiso.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Lee tries to escape the position.
Will Fiso go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Fiso controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
Fiso is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fiso avoiding Lee 's attempts to control his hands.
Fiso tries to get the hooks in deep but Lee pushed the leg off. #T14#
Lee tries to escape but Fiso has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee prevents Fiso from getting a body triangle.
Fiso has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Fiso has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Lee's body.
Fiso gets his hands free as Lee looks to control.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Fiso's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fiso wins on points by 10 to 4.
Malaki Fiso is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Malaki Fiso, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 302 - Lee vs Brown
Date: Apr 17, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 16 wins and 7 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 25 losses; Antonio Brown !
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Brown throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Brown off to one side.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brown wants it to stay on the feet.#CL#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Brown stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee wants a takedown.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brown manages to get underhooks.
Brown gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Brown pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Brown fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Lee clinches up with Brown and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Brown shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.#T1#
Lee is trying to drag Brown to the mat but Brown just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Brown has Lee pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Lee manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Brown 's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Brown is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Brown persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Brown #SUB#
Brown got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Brown has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee pulls Brown in close to his closed guard and prevents Brown from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Brown drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Brown off! Brown jumps back into Lee's guard.
Brown slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Brown is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is trying to control the position but Brown postures up. #T3#
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Brown #SUB2#
Brown working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Brown wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Lee postures up.
Lee stands and throws Brown 's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Brown
Lee is staying tight to Brown 's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Brown regains half guard.
Brown is trying to control but Lee passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Brown
Brown is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T5#
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brown struggling a bit here.
Brown tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The referee asks Lee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Brown trying to control but Lee flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back! Score +3 for taking back: Lee (11) vs (2) Brown #T6#
Brown tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown tries to escape the position.
#T7#
Good control from Lee.
Brown tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Brown trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble. #T8#
Lee is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Lee not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Lee keeps control of the position as Brown tries to break free.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee controls the position.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T9#
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Brown 's body.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T10#
Brown just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Brown doesn't escape.
Brown trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip. #T11#
Brown can't escape the position.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Brown .
Brown trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee controlling from the back.
Lee is not going to allow Brown to sit and survive in this position. #T12#
Brown can't escape the position.
Brown is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Brown is in bad spot here.
Brown trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Lee has good solid back control here. #T13#
Lee controlling well, preventing Brown from escaping the position.
Lee just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Brown is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Brown wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is riding his opponent, not letting Brown buck him off. #T14#
Brown is really stuck here.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Brown tries to buck him off.
Brown just trying to survive but Lee is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Brown tries to escape the position.
Lee controls the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brown looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 11 to 2.
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Antonio Brown had this to say: 'I�ll be back better than ever and learn from this!!'. |
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Event:
CWC 301 - Morrison Jr vs Lee
Date: Apr 10, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 66 wins and 25 losses; David Morrison Jr.! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 7 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Morrison Jr. stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Morrison Jr. dives in and scores a takedown into Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (2) vs (0) Lee
Morrison Jr. trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Morrison Jr. will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Morrison Jr. stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. advances to half guard.
Morrison Jr. really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee tries to roll over but Morrison Jr. keeps him under control.#T1##SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Morrison Jr. wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Morrison Jr. has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (0) Lee#T2#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Morrison Jr. pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (5) vs (2) Lee
Morrison Jr. controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Morrison Jr. is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Morrison Jr. (7) vs (2) Lee#T3#
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but Lee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrison Jr. to get the leverage.
Lee is not content to let Morrison Jr. control the position.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Morrison Jr. is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for a kimura but Lee is defending it quite comfortably.
#T4##SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Morrison Jr. is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Morrison Jr. slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T6#
Morrison Jr. is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Morrison Jr. is one step ahead there.
Morrison Jr. stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Morrison Jr. defends well.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Morrison Jr. from controlling successfully.
Morrison Jr. sitting in guard here, content to control. #T8#
Morrison Jr. wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Morrison Jr. preventing the sweep.
Lee wants to control but Morrison Jr. passes easily into half guard.
Morrison Jr. is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Morrison Jr. content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Morrison Jr. manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (10) vs (2) Lee#T9#
Morrison Jr. controlling the position easily from mount.
Morrison Jr. wants to take Lee's back here but Lee is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
#SUB#
Morrison Jr. working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now. #T10#
Lee tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Morrison Jr. has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Morrison Jr. (13) vs (2) Lee
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Morrison Jr. is pressing down on Lee's thigh, looking to free his foot. Lee is holding on for now.
Morrison Jr. is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.#T11#
Morrison Jr. wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Morrison Jr. wants to take a breather but Lee is having none of it. #SUB#
Morrison Jr. is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Morrison Jr. sits in half guard.
Morrison Jr. sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T12##SUB#
Morrison Jr. is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Morrison Jr. is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Morrison Jr. won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Morrison Jr. defends it easily.
Lee wants to sweep here but Morrison Jr. controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T13#
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is trying to control the position but Morrison Jr. postures up.
Morrison Jr. looking to pass the guard.
Morrison Jr. trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morrison Jr. pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T14##SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Morrison Jr. doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Lee is tightening it up a little... Morrison Jr. has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Morrison Jr. reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Morrison Jr. taps out! Nice BJJ there by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lee!
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
John Lee thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
CWC 300 - Ottke vs Simone
Date: Apr 03, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 28 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 14 wins and 7 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Sakuraba is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Lee's half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Sakuraba wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee managing to control the position.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Sakuraba 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.#SUB2#
Lee escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sakuraba gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sakuraba slips nicely into half guard.#T1#
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Sakuraba has control of the leg.
Sakuraba is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lee trying to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee trying to control the position.
#T2#
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sakuraba keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Sakuraba.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sakuraba is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #T4#
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T5#
Sakuraba 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 is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sakuraba wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Sakuraba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T6#
Sakuraba being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakuraba is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Sakuraba pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T7#
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Sakuraba working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Sakuraba's guard.
Sakuraba wants to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Sakuraba (2) vs (5) Lee
Sakuraba stops Lee from passing to mount. #T9#
Lee in side control, just content to control the action for now. #T10#
Sakuraba tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Lee easily slips into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Sakuraba (2) vs (7) Lee
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Lee controlling from mount.
Sakuraba can't escape the position.
Sakuraba holds on to Lee as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Sakuraba sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T11#
Sakuraba is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Sakuraba is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (7) Lee
Lee is controlling Sakuraba's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Lee tries to roll over but Sakuraba keeps him under control.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T12#
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Sakuraba has moved into half guard.
Sakuraba 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 Sakuraba's head to control him but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T13#
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Sakuraba 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.
Sakuraba trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T14#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Sakuraba (4) vs (9) Lee
Sakuraba wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Sakuraba makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Sakuraba.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sakuraba holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 9 to 4.
A relieved looking John Lee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
CWC 299 - Ottke vs Savkov
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the bantamweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 37 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 7 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Seu Braga.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lee defends well and Mata ends up having to push Lee into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#TD#
Mata is trying to trip Lee. He has hold of a leg but Lee is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Mata persists though and gets the takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mata has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Lee! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (0) Lee
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Mata trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (7) vs (2) Lee
Lee won't allow Mata to sweep him here. #T1#
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (7) vs (5) Lee
Mata is looking to reverse the position.
Mata stops Lee from passing to mount.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at New York Public Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Mata tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (7) vs (7) Lee
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Mata is desperately trying to improve his position but Lee has a good base and remains in mount.#T3#
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mata has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (7) vs (10) Lee
Mata can't escape the position.
#T4#
Mata trying to control the action but Lee just sinks the hooks in.
Mata is trying to break free.
Lee really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Mata.
Mata is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T5#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee doesn't have the hooks in and Mata manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (9) vs (10) Lee
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T6#
Mata trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mata passes into half guard.
Lee tries to roll over but Mata keeps him under control.#SUB#
Mata is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Mata is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Mata is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T7#
Mata uses his free foot to push down on Lee's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lee. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (12) vs (10) Lee
Mata looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lee is trying to reverse the position but instead Mata has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Mata (15) vs (10) Lee
Mata wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Mata is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Mata working for a choke but Lee is defending well.
A lull in the action here.
Lee rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T8#
Lee trying to control here.
Lee is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Mata is staying active.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mata wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Mata sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Lee doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Mata paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Lee - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). John Lee!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Slavic FL 15: #fckPutin
Date: Mar 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Galeos ducks right into an uppercut from Lee. #CUT2#It looks like Kyle Kristian Galeos has been cut.
Galeos walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Galeos staying out of range there.
Galeos moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Galeos cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Galeos works over Lee's head and body with a nice combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galeos lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Lee goes down and covers up as Galeos starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kyle Kristian Galeos! |
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Event:
CFC 458: Inarritu v Raper
Date: Feb 09, 2022 |
#R1#
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Zetsika sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD#
and Zetsika decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Zetsika throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Zetsika is proving a slippery customer.
Zetsika wants to get up but he can't break Lee's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zetsika preventing the sweep.
Zetsika wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Zetsika trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is pulling down on Zetsika's head to control his posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zetsika. #T1#
Zetsika postures up and lands a big shot to Lee's brow.
Zetsika throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zetsika advances position into side control!
Zetsika looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zetsika smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zetsika misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Zetsika laying and praying for a moment but Lee takes advantage and regains half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Zetsika has control of the leg. #T2#
Zetsika is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zetsika trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. #SU#
Zetsika stands up out of the half guard.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zetsika half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Zetsika saw that one coming.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Zetsika pushes him off.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Zetsika ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zetsika tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zetsika connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zetsika scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsika fails in his attempt to clinch. #T3##CL2#
Lee forces Zetsika back against the cage and clinches.
Zetsika can't break the clinch.
Lee lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zetsika is looking for a takedown.
Lee is pushing Zetsika up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC#
Zetsika escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zetsika getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from Lee misses.
Zetsika fails to land the takedown.
Zetsika connects with a jab.
Lee is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zetsika steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Zetsika feinted with a counter takedown.
John Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Lee throws a leg kick but Zetsika sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zetsika throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Zetsika is just out of range.
Zetsika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zetsika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Zetsika uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Zetsika moves away and avoids it.
Zetsika slips a jab from Lee.
Zetsika misses with a wild combination.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zetsika manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Zetsika moved out of range.
Lee catches Zetsika with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lee misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Antonio Zetsika will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zetsika slips under a jab.
Lee 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 hook to the body
letting Zetsika counter with a right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.#CUT2#It looks like Antonio Zetsika has been cut.
Antonio Zetsika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zetsika throws a shot to the body.
Zetsika slips under a jab.
Zetsika fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Zetsika should have avoided that one. #ROC2#Zetsika is rocked!
No joy there for Zetsika, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Oh Zetsika is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee pounces like a tiger and cracks Zetsika with a vicious hook! Zetsika is down but not out! Lee follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Lee!
A very excited looking John 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:
CFC 453: Whitaker v Rivers
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Van Der Dusse.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lee scores with a jab.
Van Der Dusse moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Van Der Dusse fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A punch combination from Van Der Dusse misses. #KD2#
Lee catches Van Der Dusse napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Van Der Dusse to the canvas!
#ROC2#Van Der Dusse is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Van Der Dusse is keeping the position for now.
Oh Van Der Dusse is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Der Dusse working a defensive guard here.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#SUB2#
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Van Der Dusse defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Van Der Dusse is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Lee!
An out of breath John Lee 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:
TWGC 36 (145lbs, D1): Tokyo Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Ryoto Takahashi! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 6 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Sosuke Kotani, Yukihiro Shimada and Ren Mimura.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD#
Takahashi jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Takahashi has Lee pulled in close to control his posture.
Lee passes Takahashi's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Lee is thwarting Takahashi's attempts to control the position.#T1#
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Takahashi is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T2#
Lee trying to mount his opponent but Takahashi defends it. #T3#
Takahashi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
Takahashi manages to get to full guard.
Takahashi pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Takahashi is trying to keep Lee in close.
Lee wants to control from the top but Takahashi keeps moving.
Takahashi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Takahashi is looking to sweep but instead, Lee has passed into half guard.
Takahashi is looking to improve his position.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee controlling the pace. #T5#
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is stalling here. Takahashi is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Takahashi has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takahashi (4) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.
Takahashi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T6#
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Takahashi is staying tight to Lee's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Takahashi trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Takahashi in the domination position with Lee hanging on.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T7#
Takahashi is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Takahashi wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Takahashi.
Takahashi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Takahashi sitting in guard here, content to control.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T8#
Takahashi tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Takahashi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Takahashi has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Takahashi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Takahashi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T9#
Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Takahashi controls the pace.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee pulls Takahashi in close to his closed guard and prevents Takahashi from doing any damage or advancing position.
Takahashi postures up.
#T10#
Takahashi wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Takahashi wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Takahashi looking to pass the guard.
Takahashi trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Lee seems keen to control Takahashi's posture.#T11#
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Takahashi being controlled here momentarily.
Takahashi is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Takahashi (4) vs (2) Lee#T12#
Takahashi trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee content to control rather than advance.
It looks like Lee might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB#
Takahashi actively working from the bottom here.#T13#
Takahashi is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Takahashi is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Takahashi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T14#
Lee stands and throws Takahashi's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Takahashi (4) vs (5) Lee
Takahashi tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee controlling the position from side mount.
Lee has control of an arm but Takahashi manages to advance to Lee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Takahashi (8) vs (5) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Takahashi takes the fight on points by 8 to 5.
An out of breath Ryoto Takahashi 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:
CFC 440: Tiotio v Lindholm
Date: Nov 25, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Nuragomidova up against the cage.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nuragomidova has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nuragomidova stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Nuragomidova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nuragomidova is trying to break free.
Lee has Nuragomidova pressed against the cage.
Nuragomidova gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Nuragomidova throws a head punch that misses.
Lee prevents a body shot from Nuragomidova. #BC2#
Nuragomidova escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nuragomidova has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#TD2#
Nuragomidova scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee keeping hold of Nuragomidova's head, controlling as best he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Lee gets full guard.
Nuragomidova wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nuragomidova.
Nuragomidova is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Nuragomidova throws a big right hand that misses.
Nuragomidova with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lee looking to control.
#T2##SUB#
Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nuragomidova defends it easily.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee tries to strike from the bottom.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova works over Lee with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nuragomidova passes into side control.
Lee sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.#T3#
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Nuragomidova throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Nuragomidova is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.
Lee controls Nuragomidova momentarily but Nuragomidova frees himself.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nuragomidova wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
Lee scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4##SUB#
Nuragomidova is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
#SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Nuragomidova is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lee prevents Nuragomidova from improving his position.
Nuragomidova regains full guard. Nicely done.
Lee won't allow Nuragomidova to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuragomidova is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee preventing the sweep.
Nuragomidova keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Khalib Nuragomidova 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#
Nuragomidova misses with a series of wild punches.
Nuragomidova dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Nuragomidova's head and hops out.
Nuragomidova lands a jab.
A punch combination from Nuragomidova misses.
Nuragomidova lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nuragomidova sees it coming and avoids it easily.#TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nuragomidova is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Nuragomidova is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Nuragomidova has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Lee has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Nuragomidova defend it? Lee steps over the head and cranks it - Nuragomidova is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Lee!
A very excited looking John 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.
Khalib Nuragomidova was interviewed post fight and said 'I AM STILL THE KING OF BUMS SCREW U ALL '. |
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Event:
CWC 279.5 - Rocky Horror Roll
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 5 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 20 losses; Ishiihara Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Sakuraba bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (0) vs (4) Sakuraba
Lee is trying to control Sakuraba's posture but Sakuraba avoids it.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.
Lee tries to buck Sakuraba off but Sakuraba is having none of it.
Sakuraba tries to move to mount but Lee blocks the move with his legs.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba just content to control the position.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba postures up.#T1#
Lee is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sakuraba tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lee's legs.
Sakuraba tries to advance to mount but Lee instead regains half guard.
Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T2##SUB2#
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
#T3#
Sakuraba seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Sakuraba's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee seems keen to control Sakuraba's posture.#T4#
Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Sakuraba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (7) Sakuraba
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Sakuraba's attempts to control the action.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Sakuraba isn't that keen on the idea.
Sakuraba controlling his opponent.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T5#
Lee tries to hold on but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba tries to control but Lee wriggling away.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Sakuraba content just to control the position here.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T6#
Sakuraba looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee tries to reverse the position but Sakuraba maintains control.
Sakuraba takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sakuraba prevents Lee from getting the reversal.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Sakuraba gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Sakuraba wants to take his opponent's back but instead Lee manages to regain half guard.
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Sakuraba trying to control the pace.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to control but can't.
#T8#
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lee keeping full guard, as Sakuraba tries to pass.
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sakuraba looking to pass the guard. #T9#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Lee controls Sakuraba momentarily but Sakuraba frees himself.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sakuraba is one step ahead there. #T10#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Sakuraba being controlled here momentarily.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T11##SUB2#
Sakuraba drops back looking for a leg! Lee is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lee manages to kick Sakuraba off! Sakuraba jumps back into Lee's guard.
Lee has control of Sakuraba's left arm, preventing Sakuraba from doing any damage.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T12#
Sakuraba is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Let's hope that Sakuraba has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Sakuraba stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Sakuraba is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Sakuraba won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #T13#
Sakuraba controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Sakuraba trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Sakuraba advances to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Sakuraba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T14#
Lee wants to control but Sakuraba is keeping busy.
Sakuraba trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away.
Sakuraba is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is looking for a sweep. Sakuraba is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sakuraba wins on points by 7 to 0.
In his post fight interview, Ishiihara Sakuraba started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CWC 276
Date: Oct 17, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 8 losses; Rap Tori!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Lee shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Tori manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Tori
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tori tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tori is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Tori
Lee gets full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tori controlling from the top position. #T1#
Lee is controlling Tori's posture.
I've been told that Tori has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Tori looking to pass the guard.
Tori wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Tori 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.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tori pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T2#
Tori preventing the sweep.
Lee is pulling down on Tori's head. It's preventing any offense from Tori, at least for the moment.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tori stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tori is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee seems keen to control Tori's posture.#T3#
Tori trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee is controlling Tori's posture.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tori's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (4) vs (2) Tori
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tori wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee being controlled here momentarily.
Tori keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T4#
Tori pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Lee postures up.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Tori looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T5#
Tori looking to control.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Tori keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Lee passes Tori's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T6#
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tori trying to control from the bottom.
Lee not doing much here.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Tori is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Tori is defending well. #T7#
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Tori
Lee content just to control the position here.
Tori is trying to escape the mount.
Tori is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tori is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T8#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Tori prevents Lee from taking his back.
Tori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tori is looking to get to half guard.
Tori is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. #T9#
Tori is working to get back to half guard.
Tori sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Tori is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T10#
Lee wants to advance to full mount but Tori doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Tori is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee pushes down on Tori's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T11#
Lee not doing much here.
Tori keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Tori is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee controlling the action here.
Tori trying to control here.
#T12#
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.#T13#
Tori has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee stalling.
Tori wants to get back to full guard.
Lee not doing much here.
#T14#
Lee trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
Tori is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the action but Tori is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 269
Date: Sep 26, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 26 losses; Matvey Pavlov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 4 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Paulo Santos.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Pavlov prevents the takedown attempt.
Pavlov can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pavlov uses from the top position.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee has control of Pavlov's left arm, preventing Pavlov from doing any damage.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee pulls Pavlov in close to his closed guard and prevents Pavlov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pavlov showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Pavlov looking to pass the guard. #T2#
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pavlov stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (3) vs (0) Lee
Pavlov controlling from side mount.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T3#
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (3) vs (2) Lee
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pavlov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pavlov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (2) Lee
Pavlov pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
Lee holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Pavlov's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Pavlov is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Pavlov has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Pavlov trying to control the pace.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. #T5#
Pavlov stalling away here and it's allowed Lee to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pavlov manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (5) vs (4) Lee
Lee postures up.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Pavlov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T6#
Pavlov has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage.
Lee trying to control but Pavlov is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Pavlov is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (7) vs (4) Lee
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T7#
Pavlov trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Pavlov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Pavlov is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Pavlov has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pavlov is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee won't allow Pavlov to pass to mount.
Pavlov is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Pavlov tries to pass to full mount but Lee defends it. #T8#
Pavlov is working hard here to advance position.
Pavlov controlling the action here. #SUB#
Pavlov seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt.
Lee is controlling Pavlov's trapped leg to prevent Pavlov from advancing to side control.
Pavlov wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to hold on to Pavlov's head to control him but Pavlov postures up.
#T9#
Pavlov prevents Lee from improving his position.
Pavlov with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Pavlov wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Pavlov seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee is in trouble now - Pavlov has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (4) Lee
Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pavlov in particular looking to stall.#T10#
Lee trying to control but Pavlov postures up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Pavlov content to control rather than advance.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Pavlov looking to sit in guard and control but Lee gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (10) vs (6) Lee
Lee preventing the sweep.
Pavlov working a defensive guard here.
#T11#
Pavlov is controlling Lee's posture.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Pavlov (10) vs (9) Lee
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Pavlov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Pavlov can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Pavlov wants to control but Lee postures up.#T12##SUB2#
Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lee is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Lee wants to control but Pavlov is keeping him busy.
Pavlov is looking for a sweep.
Pavlov manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pavlov (12) vs (9) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pavlov controlling the pace.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.#T13#
Pavlov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Pavlov trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee controls Pavlov momentarily but Pavlov frees himself. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee is trying to control the position but Pavlov postures up.
Pavlov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Pavlov from controlling successfully. #T14#
Pavlov being controlled here momentarily.
Pavlov is stalling in the full guard.
Lee seems keen to control Pavlov's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pavlov looking to pass the guard.
Pavlov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pavlov takes the fight on points by 12 to 9.
Matvey Pavlov is the new featherweight champion!
A relieved looking Matvey Pavlov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Valen Dreth! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Watson and Francis DeMontford.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee drives through and clinches with Dreth against the cage.
Dreth gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Dreth pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Dreth fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Lee to the ground. Dreth is now in Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Dreth (2) vs (0) Lee
Dreth will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Dreth passes into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Dreth is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dreth looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lee is doing well to control the position and prevent Dreth from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Dreth has passed into half guard.
#T1##SUB#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dreth has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dreth pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Lee is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dreth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Valen Dreth!
A relieved looking Valen Dreth thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
TWGC 35 (145lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 3 losses; Oskar Friman! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Lee shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Friman (0) vs (2) Lee
Friman is trying to get back to full guard.
Friman is working hard here to advance position.
Friman won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Friman is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Friman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T1#
Friman keeping control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Friman is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Friman is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Friman is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Friman's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Friman. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (0) vs (5) Lee#T2#
Friman tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Friman has given up his back. Will we see Lee going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Friman (0) vs (8) Lee
Friman trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him.
My spies in SSJ Gym inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Friman rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Friman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Lee performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Friman keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Friman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Friman has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Friman won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Friman works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
Friman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Friman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Friman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Friman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Friman keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Friman is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T5#
Lee wants to control from the top but Friman keeps moving.
Friman has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
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.
Friman lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Friman (2) vs (8) Lee
Friman looking to pass the guard. #T6#
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Friman has passed into half guard.
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Friman is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Friman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is looking to control Friman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Friman has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Friman (5) vs (8) Lee
Lee tries to hold on but Friman postures up.#T7#
Lee tries to reverse the position but Friman maintains control.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is squirming around, avoiding Friman's attempts to control the action.
Friman controlling from the full mount.
Friman is trying to take his opponent's back.
#T8#
Friman wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Friman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Friman fails to take his opponent's back.
Friman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Friman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T9#
Lee wants to control but Friman is having none of it.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away.
Friman trying to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Friman avoids the attempt from Lee to control.#T10#
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount.
Friman looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Friman is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Friman controlling the position easily from mount. #T11#
Friman wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
Friman wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Friman wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Lee tries to hold on but Friman pushes him away. #T12#
Lee gets back to half guard.
Friman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Friman is one step ahead there.
Friman postures up.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Friman from controlling successfully.
Friman is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T13#
Lee 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.
Friman wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.
Friman controlling from the top position.
Lee wants to improve his position but instead Friman has moved into half guard.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T14#
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Friman looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 8 to 5.
A very excited looking John 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:
CWC 254
Date: Aug 15, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 4 losses; Reijo Halli! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Seu Braga and Luis Engracia.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and pushes Halli back into the cage.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lee is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Halli (0) vs (2) Lee
Halli trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
Halli is trying to get back to full guard.
Halli is working hard here to advance position.
Lee is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli trying to hold on to Lee's head to control him but Lee postures up.
Lee controlling the action here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Lee tries to pass to full mount but Halli defends it.
Lee not doing much here.
#T2#
Halli works his way to full guard. Good work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Halli (2) vs (2) Lee
Lee pulls Halli in to control the position.
Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Halli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T3#
Lee looking to control.
Lee wants to sweep here but Halli controlling him for the moment.
Lee is pulling down on Halli's head to control his posture.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lee's guard.
Halli prevents Lee from improving his position.
Halli wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T4#
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Halli is very close to passing his half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Halli is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Halli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Halli is thwarting Lee's attempts to control the position.#T5#
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Halli's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Halli's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Halli (2) vs (6) Lee
Good control from Lee.
Halli wants to escape the position.
Halli tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Halli tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Halli does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T6#
Halli wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is pressing down on Halli's thigh, looking to free his foot. Halli is holding on for now.
Halli is controlling Lee's trapped leg to prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Halli's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Halli gets full guard.
Halli looking for a sweep. Not yet Halli, not yet.
Lee trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom. #T7#
Halli is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Halli looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.
Halli seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee passes into half guard.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T8#
Lee is looking to stall here but Halli recovers full guard.
Halli wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Halli is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T9#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Halli being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T10#
Lee trying to control but Halli is working from the bottom.
Halli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee wants to control from the top but Halli keeps moving. #T11#
Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Halli is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T12#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Halli is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee passes Halli's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee stalling.
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.#T13##SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
Halli keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T14#
Lee won't allow Halli to sweep him here.
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Halli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Halli 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.
Halli pulls Lee in to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 6 to 2.
John Lee is the new featherweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
CWC 232
Date: Jul 25, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 5 losses; Holt Dennis! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Dennis in a clinch.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Dennis's takedown attempt.
Lee tries to pull guard but Dennis holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
#TD2#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Dennis (0) vs (2) Lee
Lee content to stall in guard here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee won't allow Dennis to sweep him here.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Dennis is defending the position.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
Lee trying to control from half guard but Dennis is working away.
Dennis preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Dennis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Lee trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Dennis is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Lee has latched onto it... Big trouble! Lee pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Dennis is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
CWC 230
Date: Jul 18, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 36 wins and 27 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Mata throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lee's waist but Lee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mata off to one side. #TD#
Mata darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee#SUB2#
Lee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mata pulls his head out easily.
Mata passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (5) vs (0) Lee
Mata wants to take Lee's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to hold on but Mata postures up.
Mata tries to control but Lee wriggling away. #T1#
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely.
Lee tries to lock up and control but Mata gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mata wants to take his opponent's back but Lee doesn't allow it.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee can't escape the position.
#T2#
Mata fails to move to back control.
Mata sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Mata working for a guillotine from mount but Lee is in no mood to give up.
Mata pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
#T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Mata controlling the pace for now.
Mata can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T4#
Mata moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (0) Lee
Mata slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee trying to control the position but Mata manages to sink in the hooks.
Lee tries to break free.
Lee is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Mata.
Mata doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (8) vs (2) Lee#T5##SUB#
Mata has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Mata tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee postures up.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Mata.#SUB#
Mata is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Mata is trying to get back to full guard.#T6#
The fighters are battling for position here. Mata manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Mata will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee wants to control from the top but Mata keeps moving. #SUB#
Mata is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee stays in close to Mata's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Mata throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mata looking to control but Lee passes into half guard.
#T7#
Lee is taking a breather. Mata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mata is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Mata is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee prevents Mata from improving his position.
Lee is taking a breather. Mata says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mata is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.#T8#
Mata is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Mata tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Mata is working hard here to advance position.
Lee stalling.
Mata tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#T9#
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (8) vs (5) Lee
Mata really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Mata tries to control the position but Lee now has his back.
Score +3 for taking back: Mata (8) vs (8) Lee
I really don't envy Mata right now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T10#
Lee controls the action.
Mata is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Mello MMA, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.#SUB2#
Mata fending off the submission attempt from Lee.
Mata wants to escape the position.
#T11#
Lee trying to control.
Mata wants to escape the position.
#SUB2#
Lee has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mata is defending well but eventually Lee manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mata has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 11:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 3
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 2 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 22 wins and 15 losses; Paul Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Lee jumps guard and drags Hunt to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hunt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Lee holds on and takes a little breather.
Hunt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hunt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hunt stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T2#
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Hunt
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hunt is keeping the position for now.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
Hunt looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Hunt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Hunt's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Hunt won't allow it.
Lee is taking a breather. Hunt says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Lee working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hunt's thigh. Hunt counters though and makes it back to full guard. #T4#
Hunt being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T5#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hunt swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hunt looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lee passes Hunt's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Hunt is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Hunt
Lee controlling from mount.
Lee trying to control but Hunt is having none of it. #T6#
Lee looking to take Hunt's back but Hunt rolls and after a scramble, Hunt ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Hunt to escape a tricky position. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Hunt
Lee has control of Hunt's left arm, preventing Hunt from doing any damage.
Hunt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
We've been informed that Hunt has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Lee controls Hunt momentarily but Hunt frees himself. #T7#
Lee managing to control the position.
Lee is trying to control the position but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hunt looking to pass the guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hunt is one step ahead there. #T8#
Lee controlling the position.
Hunt controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee is looking to sweep but instead, Hunt has passed into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T9#
Lee has a hand on Hunt's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Hunt takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (5) Hunt
Hunt tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee wants to hold on but Hunt pushes him away.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Hunt isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#T10#
Lee tries to lock up and control but Hunt gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hunt sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB2#
Lee tries to improve his position but Hunt has taken his back! Hunt has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Hunt pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Paul Hunt!
Paul Hunt is the new lightweight champion!
After the big win, Paul Hunt made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLS BALLS RECOVERY and telling the interviewer how much he loves him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 2
Date: Jul 09, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Xavier Merlin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Wagner Zegers and Daniel Blasius.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Merlin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Merlin (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee won't allow Merlin to pass to mount.
Lee wants to improve his position but Merlin is controlling well.
Merlin wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to control here.
Well, if Merlin is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Merlin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Merlin's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Merlin (2) vs (4) Lee
Merlin looking to control the position.
Lee has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Merlin's body.
#T1#
I really don't envy Merlin right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee keeps control of the position easily here as Merlin tries to buck him off.
Merlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
#T2#
Lee keeps control of the position as Merlin tries to break free.
Merlin trying to control the position but Lee manages to sink in the hooks.
I've been told that Lee has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Lee controls the position.
Merlin 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.
Merlin is trying to break free.
Merlin prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
Lee biding his time, controlling Merlin.
Lee is not going to allow Merlin to sit and survive in this position. #T3##SUB2#
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Merlin is defending it well.
Merlin prevents Lee from getting a body triangle.
I would not like to be Merlin right now.
Merlin is really stuck here.
Merlin looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
Lee is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#T4#
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Lee is hanging on to Merlin's back as he tries to escape.
Merlin wants to control his opponent's hands but Lee gets his hands free.
Merlin rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Merlin is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position.
Lee prevents Merlin from improving his position.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Merlin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T5#
Merlin wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee is pressing down on Merlin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Merlin is holding on for now.
Merlin is trying to get back to full guard.
Merlin is working hard here to advance position.
Merlin is doing well to control the position and prevent Lee from advancing to side control.
Merlin manages to get to full guard.
#T6#
Merlin seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Merlin is keeping the position for now.
Merlin seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee won't allow Merlin to sweep him here.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #T7#
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Merlin is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Merlin wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #T8#
Merlin pulls Lee in to control the position.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Merlin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Merlin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Merlin is controlling Lee's posture.#T9#
Merlin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Merlin escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Merlin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T10#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily.
Merlin seems keen to control Lee's posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee postures up.
#T11#
Merlin wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment.
Merlin keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Merlin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Merlin looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
#SUB#
Merlin working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Merlin keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T12#
Merlin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Merlin looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control but Merlin is working from the bottom.
Merlin is trying to keep Lee in close.
#T13#
Merlin being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB#
Merlin looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Merlin.#SUB#
Merlin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Lee preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Merlin has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T14#
Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Merlin (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee tries to move to mount but Merlin blocks the move with his legs.
Merlin can't do much from the bottom here.
Merlin is not content to let Lee control the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Merlin is looking for a sweep.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 7 to 2.
During a confident post fight interview, John Lee thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Finals - Round 1
Date: Jul 08, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Reijo Halli!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Halli
Halli is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Halli defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Halli
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom. #T1#
Halli tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Halli felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Halli defending well.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Halli is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Lee prevents Halli from improving his position.
Lee is looking to advance position but Halli won't allow it. #T3#
Halli is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Halli makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halli.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
Halli tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Lee seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Halli for as long as he can get away with.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Halli had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T5#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Halli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli trying to control the position.
Halli can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T6#
Lee slows the pace down in half guard.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Halli won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Halli is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halli wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T7##SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Halli wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Halli keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Halli is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Lee trying to control the action but Halli is working from the bottom.
Lee is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (9) vs (0) Halli
Halli tries to reverse the position but Lee maintains control.
Lee content just to control the position here. #T9#
Lee wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Halli is having none of it. #T10#
Halli can't escape the position.
Halli stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Halli really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Halli wants to control but Lee is having none of it.#T11#
Halli is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T12#
Lee is looking to work his way around to Halli's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee wants to control the pace but Halli is squirming around nicely.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Halli tries to lock up and control but Lee gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T13#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Halli is looking to escape.
Lee wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Halli is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee controlling from mount. #T14#
Halli is controlling an arm, preventing Lee from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Halli is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Halli can't escape the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee wants to control but Halli has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Halli regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 9 to 0.
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Jun 30, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 3 losses; Marcinho Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sitsongrit looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Sitsongrit seems a little lost for a moment, as Lee dominates the positioning.
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sitsongrit struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sitsongrit felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from side mount. #T1#
Lee wants to control but Sitsongrit is keeping him busy.
Sitsongrit trying to remain calm as Lee controls from the top position.
Sitsongrit is trying to improve his position.
Sitsongrit is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee controls the position.#T2#
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Sitsongrit tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Lee presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (6) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit is trying desperately to improve position.#T3#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sitsongrit keeps working.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Sitsongrit is defending the position.
Sitsongrit controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Lee manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (9) vs (0) Sitsongrit#T4#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee avoids the attempt from Sitsongrit to control.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Sitsongrit sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.#T5#
Sitsongrit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Sitsongrit trying to control from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to full guard.
Sitsongrit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for subs from the bottom but Lee mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (0) Sitsongrit
Lee controlling from the full mount.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee content just to control the position here.
Sitsongrit stops Lee from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better. #T7#
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T8#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Sitsongrit regains half guard.
Sitsongrit trying to control but Lee postures up.
Sitsongrit is looking to improve his position.
#T9#
Sitsongrit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit looking for a sweep. Not yet Sitsongrit, not yet.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Sitsongrit is keeping the position.#T10#
Sitsongrit looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sitsongrit keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace.#T11##SUB2#
Sitsongrit looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Sitsongrit wants to control but Lee passes easily into half guard.
Lee is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Sitsongrit reverses the position - he's now on top in Lee's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (12) vs (2) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sitsongrit wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T12#
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Sitsongrit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Sitsongrit moves nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (5) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit wants to control for a moment but Lee uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down in half guard.
Lee is looking to control Sitsongrit's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee is trying to get back to full guard.#T13#
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Sitsongrit is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (8) Sitsongrit
Sitsongrit looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Lee tries to hold on but Sitsongrit postures up.
Lee gets back to half guard.#T14#
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Sitsongrit 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.
Sitsongrit works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (12) vs (11) Sitsongrit
Lee is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at SSJ Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 12 to 11.
John Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TWGC 34 (155lbs, D1): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Sacha Gardet! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 2 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lee decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gardet (0) vs (2) Lee
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Gardet wants to get back to full guard.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Gardet tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Gardet won't allow Lee to pass to mount.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Gardet is working away.
Lee prevents Gardet from improving his position.
Lee is taking a breather. Gardet says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T2#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gardet is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gardet moves into full guard.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Gardet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gardet swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gardet can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lee frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (5) Lee
Gardet is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
Gardet sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Gardet is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
Gardet is looking to improve his position.
Lee is trying to control. Gardet wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Gardet knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Gardet has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee is pressing down on Gardet's thigh, looking to free his foot. Gardet is holding on for now.
Gardet is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gardet trying to control but Lee postures up.
#T5#
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee passes the guard and advances to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (8) Lee
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet can't escape the position.
#T6#
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Gardet really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Gardet to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee has good solid back control here.
Gardet rolls, trying to escape but Lee keeps control of the position.
#T7#
Lee struggling to keep hold of the position.
Gardet trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Gardet rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gardet is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gardet tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Gardet has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (14) Lee
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#T8#
Gardet is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Gardet regains half guard.
Lee passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (17) Lee
Gardet is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lee tries to control but Gardet wriggling away.
Gardet wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (20) Lee#T9#
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Lee is hanging on to Gardet's back as he tries to escape.
Lee trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Gardet doesn't escape.
I really don't envy Gardet right now.
Lee wants to control but Gardet is keeping busy.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Lee controlling the positon.
Gardet trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #T10#
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#SUB2#
Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Gardet has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Lee biding his time, controlling Gardet.
Gardet is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
#T11##SUB2#
Lee has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Gardet has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
I really don't envy Gardet right now.
Well, with Lee on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Gardet is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Gardet tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee wants to control the pace but Gardet is squirming around nicely.
Gardet tries to hold on but Lee postures up.#T12#
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Gardet is working to get back to half guard.
#T13#
Lee fails to advance to Gardet's back.
Gardet can't escape the position.
Gardet is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Gardet regains half guard.
Gardet is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Gardet is defending well.
Gardet has a hand on Lee's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lee takes advantage of the position though and mounts him! Score +3 for passing guard: Gardet (0) vs (23) Lee#T14#
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee controlling his opponent.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gardet keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Lee moves to the back position. Score +3 for taking back: Gardet (0) vs (26) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee wins on points by 26 to 0.
Our winner, John Lee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
SFL 74 | Mumu vs Babinski III
Date: May 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a stiff right hand.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Picogram lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee lands a nice shot to the body.
A slow jab from Picogram misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Picogram.
Lee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Picogram throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Picogram appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picogram momentarily.
John Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Picogram.#T1#
Picogram scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Picogram counters with a straight right hand.
Picogram is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picogram checks a leg kick.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Picogram ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Picogram throws a big shot that misses.
Picogram takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A low kick from Picogram misses
and Picogram takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picogram there as he acknowledges the shot.
Picogram is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Picogram throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.#T2#
Lee misses with an uppercut
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram is looking for a counter combo.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Picogram sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Picogram counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Picogram uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Picogram moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Picogram is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.#T3#
Lee misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee checks a leg kick nicely.
Lee throws a lazy uppercut
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Picogram dodges the punch combination from Lee.
Lee misses with a wild combination.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Picogram.#T4#
Picogram scores with a jab to the jaw.
Picogram ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Picogram is looking to counter punch.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Picogram sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
A solid body kick from Picogram.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee lands with a shot to the body.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Picogram moves away and avoids it.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Aaron Picogram is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee lands with a right hand.
Lee throws a leg kick that is checked
and Picogram counters with a nice body shot.
Lee moves forwards but Picogram connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Aaron Picogram will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Picogram sprawls well. Picogram wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Picogram on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Picogram throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Picogram was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Picogram scores with a push kick.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Picogram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T1#
Picogram tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lee is able to avoid easily.
Lee lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Picogram misses with a head kick.
Aaron Picogram is winning the standup battle so far.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
Picogram has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lee finds it's way round the side to connect with Picogram's head.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lee throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Picogram appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#T2#
Picogram takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picogram feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lees jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Picogram walks into a jab.#ROC2#Picogram is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Picogram tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Picogram is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.#TD2#
Lee jumps guard.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Picogram's guard. #REVB#
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Picogram is retaining full guard.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Picogram has wrist control.
Picogram utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee trying to control but Picogram is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee controlling from the top position.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Picogram has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picogram.
Lee throws a poor cross that misses
and Picogram counters with a thumping low kick.
Picogram swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Picogram throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Picogram scores with the left hand. Lee knows he should have avoided that one.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Picogram manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Picogram misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lee unleashes a big counter combination but Picogram bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Picogram.
A little feinted left hand from Picogram on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Lee misses with a hook
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lee, as that shot connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Picogram connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee misses with a body punch
letting Picogram counter with a right hand.
Lee moves away from the strike by Picogram. #T1#
Picogram pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Picogram settles back down. #CL2#
Lee darts in and clinches Picogram up against the cage.#TD2#
Lee ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lee no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Picogram looking to pass the guard.
Picogram seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Picogram wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
Lee is trying to control the position but Picogram postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Picogram showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picogram throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picogram. That's going to slow Lee down.
Picogram lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picogram throws out the jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T3#
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Picogram misses with an uppercut.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Picogram moved out of range.
Lee has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Picogram.#TD2#
Lee feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Picogram preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Picogram's brow. #T4#
Lee stands up over Picogram, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Picogram on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Picogram tries to get out of the position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to John Lee.
I think Lee has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 28:29
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 63 | Thomas vs Christophe
Date: Apr 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Baird throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Baird moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Baird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Baird is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Baird takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Lee misses.
Baird misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Baird, as that shot connected.
Baird scores with a decent looking hook.
Baird misses with a hook.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Baird.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baird.
Baird moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Baird counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lee misses with a looping left.
Baird missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baird throws out the jab.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Baird's head but Baird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Baird throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Baird and move into the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Baird swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Baird swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Baird lands with an overhand left.
Baird misses with an uppercut.
Baird misses with a combination
#CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee lands with a short shot to the head.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SU2#
Baird stands and steps away. Lee gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Baird punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Baird throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Baird drops his hands momentarily and Lee takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Baird uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Baird connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee with a jab.
Baird misses with a looping left.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Baird takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baird throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee has his takedown stuffed
and Baird counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee tries for a takedown but Baird sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Baird lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Baird.#CUT2#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee slips under a jab from Baird.
Lee was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jab from Baird.#T3#
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Baird's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Baird misses with a body shot.
Corey Baird is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee connects with the punch.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baird throws a right and a left that both miss.
Baird misses with a two punch combination.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Baird looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Baird throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
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 tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baird is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Baird up against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Baird scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Baird just stands there and leans against the cage.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee prevents a body shot from Baird.
Baird lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Lee.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A hook to the body from Baird.
Baird can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
#TD#
Lee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A punch combination from Baird misses.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Baird checks it well.
Baird connects with a jab.
Baird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Baird circles away.
Baird has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good standup being displayed there by Baird as he connects with a hook.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Baird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Baird can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Baird looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T1#
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Baird blocks nicely.
Lee wants to control from the top but Baird keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Baird is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling him.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Baird works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Baird is keeping the position.
Baird is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Lee won't allow Baird to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#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.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Lee rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird being controlled against the cage.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Baird misses with a punch on the inside.
Baird lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baird lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
A short uppercut from Baird.
A right hook to the body lands for Baird.
#T3#
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to pull guard but Baird forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Baird.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baird lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Baird keeps working.
Lee is really struggling to control Baird but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Baird works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure. #T4#
Baird keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Baird is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baird knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Corey Baird showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Baird misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Baird misses with a double jab.
A quick step to the side and Lee tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Baird tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Baird swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Baird misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee blocking some punches.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Baird walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Baird looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baird.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Baird misses.
Baird misses with a double jab.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baird sprawls well. Baird wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Baird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Baird.
Baird throws a shot to the body.
Lee misses the jab.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Baird sprawls well.
Lee throws a right and a left that Baird avoids nicely.
Baird cracks Lee with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Baird throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T2#
Lee avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baird misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Baird manages to avoid it.
Baird throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Baird keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Baird's shoulder, as Baird tries to avoid the shot.
Baird lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lee circles away quickly and effectively.
Baird throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is looking to land body kicks.
John Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Baird moves away from the strike by Lee.
Baird thows a left - swing and a miss!
As Baird tries to get set, Lee tries to push him back and clinch up but Baird manages to avoid the attempt.#TD#
Lee looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Baird!
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee misses with the ground and pound.#SUB#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Baird has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Baird.
Corey Baird is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Baird wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#SU2#
Baird decides to return to a standing position.
Baird swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
#CL#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Lee pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Baird defends well.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T4##SU2#
Baird stands up and waves to Lee to follow him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baird digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Baird lands the left hand.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Baird staying out of range there.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Baird is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Baird circles away and we're back to standing.
Baird throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Jab, jab by Baird - just one landing.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Baird finds it's target.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
A little jabbing left from Baird on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Corey Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Baird 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Corey Baird!
During a confident post fight interview, Corey Baird thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, John Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
SFL 52 | Soviet Showdown
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Atticus Finch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch misses with an uppercut.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finch ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finch throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Finch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Finch!
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Finch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A big left from Finch misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Finch throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Lee wants to clinch up but Finch keeps it at a distance.
Finch lands a jab to Lee's midsection.#CL2#
Lee has managed to clinch.
Finch tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Finch stalling in the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Finch manages to get underhooks.
#T1#
Finch gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.#TD2#
Lee has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Finch regains guard immediately.
Lee won't allow Finch to sweep him here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control but Finch is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
Finch has his feet on Lee's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Finch looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee fails with the takedown.
It looked like Finch wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Finch throws a head kick that misses.
Lee feints the counter takedown.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finch. Finch obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Finch is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks. #T2#
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab by Finch.#CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch.
Finch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Finch into the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Finch pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lee moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Finch with the inside leg kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Finch circles away.
Finch was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Finch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Still in the clinch, Finch scores with a nice short uppercut.#T3#
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Finch.
A shot in the inside from Finch. #CUT#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Finch avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finch is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Finch breaks from the clinch.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Finch paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Finch works the jab nicely.
Finch thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Finch throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Finch connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Finch pushes him off.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Finch moves away from the strike by Lee.
A nice leg kick from Finch, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch connects with a leg kick.
Lee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Finch. Finch circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Finch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Finch thumps Lee with a low kick.#T4#
Finch throws out a powerful jab.
Atticus Finch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee shoots in but Finch avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Finch stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Finch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Finch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Finch throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Finch misses with a double jab.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee walks into a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Finch will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Finch with a nice cross.
Finch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Finch swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Finch shakes him off and moves away.
Finch is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Atticus Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Finch misses with a straight left. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#TD2#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Lee working the ground and pound.
Finch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Lee asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Lee cracks Finch with a big elbow.
Lee prevents Finch from escaping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee lands a few punches from side control.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee trying to control the action but Finch is working from the bottom. #T1#
Lee is staying tight to Finch's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Finch is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Finch wants to get back to his feet but Lee is dominant here and he's now got Finch's back!
Finch is trying to stand back up. #T2##ES#
Finch is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Lee off. It looks like it's working - Lee slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Finch displaying calm under pressure there.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
A big left from Lee misses.
Finch is looking to counter punch.
Finch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch lands a head shot.#CL2#
Lee pushes Finch up against the cage in a clinch.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Finch has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Finch is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Finch lands a left hand.
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!
Finch lands an elbow inside.
Lee avoids a wild elbow strike from Finch.#T3#
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Lee has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Finch seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Lee can turn it around.
Finch pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD2#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Finch has one foot on Lee's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Finch tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from Finch fails to land. #BC#
Finch breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Finch.#TD2#
Lee darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Lee stops Finch from getting back to his feet.
#T4##SUB2#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Finch sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Finch looks like he's trying to stand up.
John Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Finch!
Lee with the ground and pound from mount.
Lee landing punches. #SUB2#
Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Lee will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Finch on the inside.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Finch's efforts to push away.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Finch manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Finch is defending well.
Atticus Finch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Finch lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch is trying to push Lee away but Lee has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Lee wants a takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Finch.
A short uppercut from Finch.
Finch stalling.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
#T1#
Lee misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Lee clinches up with Finch and pushes him back against the cage.
Finch is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A frustrated look appears on Finch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Finch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Finch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Finch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lee up against the cage.
Finch wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Finch stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Finch wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Finch tries to tie him up.
Finch lands a shoulder strike. #BC#
Finch's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Finch circles away.
#T2#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Finch connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Finch lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Finch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Lee misses.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Finch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Finch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Finch lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lee or not.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Finch pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Finch.
An inside leg kick lands from Finch.
Finch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T3#
Finch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Finch scores with a nice strike.
Lee feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Finchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Finch swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Finch sprawls well.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Finch takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slow jab from Finch misses its intended target.
And Lee tries to counter it with a takedown but Finch pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Finch is looking to chop away at Lee's legs.
Lee takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lee throws a right hand that Finch ducks under and follows up with a left that Finch also avoids with ease.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee cracks Finch with an open hand slap.
Lee moves forwards but Finch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Finch dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Finch works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lee tries to pull guard but Finch holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
#T4#
Lee getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Finch throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Finch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a double jab.
Finch lands a jab.
Finch lands a lovely overhand right.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Finch cracks Lee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Finch scores with a punch to the head.
Finch throws a body shot but no joy.
Finch leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A lazy left from Finch finds it's target.
A jab from Finch does it's job there.
Finch with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Atticus Finch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Finch 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 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Atticus Finch!
A victorious Atticus Finch thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
John Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
SFL 44 | Rishkinov vs Winn
Date: Jan 30, 2021 |
#R1#
Baird misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Baird.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Lee drives through and clinches with Baird against the cage.
Baird misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Baird is working Lee over against the cage.
Baird misses with a hook from the clinch.
Baird throws a head punch that misses.
Baird lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Baird lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #TD#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Baird throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baird throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Baird misses with an uppercut. #T1##CL#
Lee has closed the distance and engaged Baird in a clinch.
Baird tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Baird back against the cage.
Baird lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Baird swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Baird fails to land.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Baird avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Baird doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Baird is trying to maintain the position but Lee is very close to passing his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lee in particular looking to stall.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Baird to regain full guard. #T2#
Lee trying to control but Baird is working from the bottom.
Our spies down at at Brazilian Top Team inform us that Baird has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Lee slips nicely into half guard.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T3##SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Baird sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Baird is trying to control but can't.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Baird defending well.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee trying to control the action but Baird is working from the bottom.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Baird is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Baird.
Baird takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Corey Baird has been cut.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Baird's guard.
Baird keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Baird wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Corey Baird will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Corey Baird's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lee misses with a hook. Baird ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Lee clinches.
Baird has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Baird lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Baird blocks an uppercut.
Baird lands a hook to the side of the head.
Baird digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee drops down looking for an ankle pick but Baird pulls his leg out and moves away.
A slow jab from Baird misses its intended target.
Baird scores with a hook.#CL#
Lee rushes Baird and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Baird working aggressively here.
Baird prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Baird after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocking some punches.
Baird lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Baird fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD#
Lee connects with a massive knee from the clinch and Baird goes down! Lee jumps into full mount looking to finish!
#ROC#Baird is rocked!
Lee throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Baird is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T1#
Baird can't escape the position.
Lee working Baird over with strikes here.
Lee cracks Baird with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
After winning the bout, John Lee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
SFL 36 | Rishkinov vs Bangin
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a body shot
and Georgiev counters with a straight right hand.
Georgiev slips under a jab from Lee.
Georgiev connects with an inside leg kick.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Georgiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Georgiev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Georgiev moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Lee misses
and Georgiev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Georgiev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Georgiev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lee is out of range and Georgiev settles back down.
Georgiev staying out of range there.
Georgiev is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Georgiev.
Lee throws a jab when Georgiev was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Lee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Georgiev should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Georgiev.#T1#
Georgiev misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a body punch but Georgiev moves out of range.
Lee takes a swing at Georgiev's ribcage but misses.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Lee.
Georgiev connects with an inside leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Georgiev - the referee stops the clock and Lee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Georgiev. Lee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lee lands a nice hook to Georgiev's body. Georgiev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee misses with an uppercut
enabling Georgiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Georgiev is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Georgiev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Georgiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lee throws a hook but Georgiev blocks it.#T2#
Donk. Georgiev catches Lee right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee misses with a hook.
Georgiev thuds his right hand into Lee's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Georgiev 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 mush.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Georgiev.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Georgiev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lee looks to land a combination but Georgiev avoids it well.
Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CUT#It looks like Prohor Georgiev has been cut.
Lee tries to land a leg kick but Georgiev saw it coming and moves away.
Georgiev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgiev.
Georgiev blocks a jab.
Georgiev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Georgiev pushes him off.
Georgiev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Georgiev punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Georgiev throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it.
Georgiev moves away from the strike by Lee.
Georgiev avoids the body shot from Lee.
Georgiev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lee.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
We've been informed that Georgiev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Georgiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgiev throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Georgiev. That's going to slow Lee down.
Georgiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Georgiev throws a right hand that misses
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Georgiev pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
Georgiev throws a nice inside leg kick.
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 throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Georgiev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Georgiev misses with a straight right.
Georgiev tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Georgiev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Georgiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee throws a hook to the side of Georgiev's head but Georgiev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Georgiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Georgiev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee misses with a straight right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Georgiev ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Georgiev.
Lee jabs Georgiev right on the nose. Georgiev blinks but takes it well.
Georgiev misses with a body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Prohor Georgiev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lee throws an off balance right hand
and Georgiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Lee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Georgiev.
Georgiev scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fighters circle momentarily. Georgiev darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
John Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target. #TD2#
Georgiev decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lee pulls Georgiev in close to prevent any damage.
Georgiev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Georgiev is one step ahead there.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #T1##SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Georgiev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Georgiev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Georgiev pushes his legs off easily.
Georgiev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lee keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Lee wants to sweep here but Georgiev controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Georgiev throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lee working Georgiev over with strikes.
Lee prevents Georgiev from improving his position.
Georgiev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Georgiev.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB2#
Georgiev has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3#
Georgiev keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Georgiev is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Georgiev is keeping the position for now.
Georgiev wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Georgiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB2#
Georgiev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Georgiev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Prohor Georgiev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Prohor Georgiev's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
Georgiev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lee.
Georgiev connects with a looping right hand.
Lee swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Georgiev to counter with a crisp jab.
Georgiev dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Georgiev delivers a nice body kick.
Georgiev throws the kick towards the body but Lee avoids it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Georgiev checks it well.
Georgiev tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Georgiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Georgiev.
Prohor Georgiev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Georgiev.
Georgiev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw.
Georgiev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Georgiev slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Lee throws a hook but Georgiev avoids it easily.
Lee avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A left lands for Georgiev.#TD2#
Georgiev closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Lee's guard.
Lee controls Georgiev momentarily but Georgiev frees himself.
Lee punching from the bottom - just letting Georgiev know he's still in a fight.
Georgiev wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Georgiev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Georgiev is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control.#T2#
Lee keeping full guard, as Georgiev tries to pass.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd cheers as Georgiev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
Georgiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lee slips a straight right by Georgiev.
Lee misses with a right hand
and Georgiev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Georgiev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD2#
Georgiev drives through with a takedown into Lee's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Georgiev won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
John Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Georgiev manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Georgiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #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.
Lee is in close to Georgiev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Georgiev looking for a sweep. Not yet Georgiev, not yet.
Lee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Georgiev's head.#SUB2#
Georgiev is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee distracts Georgiev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#T4#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee trying to control but Georgiev is working from the bottom.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lee is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. #SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Georgiev is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
And that's the end of the fight!
Prohor Georgiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Georgiev has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Prohor Georgiev!
An out of breath Prohor Georgiev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, John Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
TWGC 32 (155lbs, D1): Los Angeles Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Oct 26, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 29 wins and 21 losses; Dado Mata! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Mata is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Mata circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lee gets caught flat footed, as Mata shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (0) Lee
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee 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.
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee working a defensive guard here.
Mata pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (2) vs (2) Lee
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mata has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Mata is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T1##SUB2#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mata moves into full guard.
Mata keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Mata is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mata 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.#T2#
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (5) Lee
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee tries to advance to mount but Mata denies him. #SUB2#
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mata is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Mata! Score +2 for reaching mount: Mata (2) vs (7) Lee
Lee is looking to work his way around to Mata's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Lee trying to control but Mata is having none of it.
Mata gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mata defends it well.
Mata is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Mata looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Mata is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Mata's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mata wants to get back to full guard.
Lee is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mata! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (10) Lee#T4#
Lee tries to control but Mata wriggling away.
Mata manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Lee prevents Mata from improving his position.
Mata is in trouble now - Lee has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Mata (2) vs (13) Lee
Lee wants to take Mata's back but he can't do it this time.
Lee wants to control the pace but Mata is squirming around nicely.
Mata bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Mata (4) vs (13) Lee#T5#
Mata trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee keeping full guard, as Mata tries to pass.
Mata stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Mata sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SUB#
Lee is trying to push Mata off with his feet but Mata grabs hold of one of the legs and drops back looking for a submission! He's cranking on one of Lee's ankles and Lee is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Ankle Lock). Dado Mata!
A victorious Dado Mata thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, John Lee stepped up to the mic, saying 'Ill train smarter and harder next time, so i come back stronger than ever!'. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 121
Date: Oct 17, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bandini tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandini cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A jab lands there for Lee.
Bandini has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Bandini shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bandini keeps the fight on the outside.
Bandini misses with a straight left.
A shot to the liver by Bandini. Beautiful body shot.
Bandini tries to clinch but Lee moves away
and Lee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
Bandini lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Lee has Bandini up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD2#
Bandini gets control of Lee's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bandini will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Bandini has momentary wrist control but Lee slips an elbow through the middle.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Bandini is keeping the position.#ES2#
Bandini has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Lee is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#T1#
Bandini has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#BC2#
Bandini manages to break the clinch.
Bandini throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Lee blocks the leg kick.
Bandini avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bandini jabs at Lee's body.
Bandini blocks a jab.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lee tries to clinch but Bandini is having none of it.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Bandini swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Donk. Lee catches Bandini right on the button with a cross.
Bandini lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bandini was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee wants to clinch
and Bandini counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bandini throws an off balance right hand
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2##CL2#
Bandini has closed the distance and engaged Lee in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bandini blocks it with crossed arms.
Bandini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Bandini.
#BC2#
Bandini escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bandini swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bandini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bandini scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandini.#CL2#
Bandini clinches up against the cage.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Bandini avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Bandini is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC2#
Bandini breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bandini.
Lee walks into a jab.#TD#
Lee gets a double leg takedown into Bandini's guard.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bandini is wriggling around but Lee manages to pass to half guard.
#T3#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Bandini is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bandini is trying to stand.
#SUB#
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Bandini is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Bandini is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bandini trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lee cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Lee landing strikes from the mount.#T4#
Bandini is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bandini is bucking up trying to escape but Lee cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Bandini tries to hold on but Lee pushes him away.
Bandini is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Bandini that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Bandini is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee with shots to the head and body - Bandini looks very uncomfortable down there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bandini is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Bandini looks a forlorn figure.
Lee lands a heavy elbow. #ROC#Bandini is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mac Bandini will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Bandini tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Bandini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Bandini walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lee slips under a jab.
Bandini tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandini with a hook.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bandini is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee tries to clinch up but Bandini circles away and keeps his distance.
Bandini seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Bandini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Bandini.
Lee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bandini scoring well with a low kick there.
#T1#
Bandini scores with a jab to the body.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Lee changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Bandini off the cage and back into range.
Bandini is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Lee lands with a slapping head kick.
Bandini displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Bandini fails with a takedown attempt.
Bandini is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Bandini has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bandini connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bandini uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bandini walks into a stiff left hand from Lee.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bandini, as that shot connected.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Bandini as Lee shoots in.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bandini.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T2#
A slow jab from Bandini misses its intended target.
Jab from Bandini.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee lands a jab to the head.
Bandini jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee feinted with a counter takedown.
Lee fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bandini looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bandini connects with a looping right hand.
Jab, jab by Bandini - just one landing.
Bandini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Bandini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Bandini misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Bandini moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Bandini.#T3#
Bandini swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bandini manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#TD2#
Bandini looking to score a takedown here. Lee is defending well but Bandini drives through and ends up in Lee's guard.
Bandini lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee lands some strikes from the bottom.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee trying to control the position.
Bandini is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bandini trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
#T4#
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Lee working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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!
Bandini is trying to stand up here but Lee is controlling him well.
Bandini is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Bandini doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee.
Lee takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Lee sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
The crowd cheers as Bandini lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lee doesn't seem phased though.
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 takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Bandini.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bandini has a takedown stuffed.
Bandini scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bandini throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Bandini stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lee throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bandini was covering up waiting for the punch and Lee finishes the takedown easily into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bandini trying to control the position.
#T1#
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bandini is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Bandini is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee stays in close to Bandini's body and controls the position. #T2#
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee won't allow Bandini to get back to his feet.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandini is retaining full guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee works over Bandini with some ground and pound from guard.
Bandini wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lee cracks Bandini with a solid left hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
John Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Lee lands a couple of elbows.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Bandini throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bandini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee with a nice head shot there.
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lee won't allow Bandini to sweep him here.
Lee trying to control but Bandini is working from the bottom. #T4#
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bandini wants to stand up but Lee is controlling him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bandini has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 29:28
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mac Bandini!
A less than humble Mac Bandini 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:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 3
Date: Sep 15, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Kreepee Krawlee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Atkins and Sam Margolis.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Krawlee pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Lee has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Krawlee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Krawlee (0) vs (4) Lee
Lee not allowing Krawlee to control his hands. #SUB2#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Krawlee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Krawlee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Lee working for a choke but Krawlee reverses nicely into Lee 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Krawlee (2) vs (4) Lee
Krawlee stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.#T1#
Krawlee is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Krawlee being controlled here momentarily. #SUB2#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Krawlee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Krawlee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Krawlee.
#T2#
Krawlee trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee tries to roll over but Krawlee keeps him under control.
Krawlee with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Krawlee 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T3#
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Krawlee's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Krawlee's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Krawlee (2) vs (8) Lee#SUB2#
Lee looking for the RNC. #SUB2#
Lee working for a choke but Krawlee is defending well.
Krawlee trying to control the hands but Lee won't let him. #SUB2#
Lee patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#T4#
Lee controlling well, preventing Krawlee from escaping the position.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
Lee controls the action.
Lee trying to control momentarily.
#SUB2#
Lee is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Krawlee defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Krawlee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Lee wants to control the pace but Krawlee is squirming around nicely. #T5#
Lee tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB2#
Lee throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Krawlee has his hands clasped together but Lee breaks the hold and Krawlee is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
John Lee is the new featherweight champion!
In his post fight interview, John Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 2
Date: Sep 14, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Khalib Nuragomidova!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Nuragomidova shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lee's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuragomidova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuragomidova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
It looks like Nuragomidova might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
Lee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Nuragomidova preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee pulls Nuragomidova in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Nuragomidova pushes his legs off easily.
Lee keeping full guard, as Nuragomidova tries to pass. #T1#
Nuragomidova advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Nuragomidova
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
The referee asks Nuragomidova politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Nuragomidova prefers to stall for the moment though.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuragomidova moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nuragomidova working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Nuragomidova is continuing to stall.
Lee tries to buck Nuragomidova off but Nuragomidova is having none of it.
Lee is being controlled here. #T2#
Lee struggling a bit here.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee is looking for a sweep.
Nuragomidova controlling the position.
Lee sneaks back into half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Nuragomidova must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the guard.
Nuragomidova is stalling in the full guard. #T3#
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now.
Nuragomidova is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nuragomidova defends well.
Nuragomidova trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Nuragomidova is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nuragomidova is one step ahead there.
Nuragomidova pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. #T4##SUB#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nuragomidova doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nuragomidova manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee being controlled here, momentarily.
Nuragomidova really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Nuragomidova slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (8) Nuragomidova
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nuragomidova taking a break here but Lee is having none of it and regains half guard.
Nuragomidova takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nuragomidova wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well.
Lee trying to control here.
#T5#
Lee is in trouble now - Nuragomidova has advanced to mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (11) Nuragomidova
Lee is trying desperately to improve position.
Nuragomidova controlling his opponent.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Nuragomidova's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
#T6#
Lee regains half guard.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Nuragomidova has control of the leg.
Nuragomidova looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nuragomidova is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Nuragomidova prevents Lee from improving his position.
Nuragomidova wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
#T7#
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Nuragomidova passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Lee! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (14) Nuragomidova
Nuragomidova sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lee is looking to get to half guard.
Lee tries to hold on but Nuragomidova postures up.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount. #T8#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
Nuragomidova controlling the position easily from mount.
Let's hope that Nuragomidova has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Lee regains half guard.
Nuragomidova stalling.
More stalling from Nuragomidova.#T9#
The adventures of Nuragomidova the control monster continue. Boring.
Lee won't allow Nuragomidova to pass to mount.
Nuragomidova controlling the action here.
Lee tries to roll over but Nuragomidova keeps him under control.
Nuragomidova trying to mount his opponent but Lee defends it.
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T10##SUB#
Lee looking for a triangle here. Nuragomidova is fighting it but it looks tight! Lee pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Nuragomidova is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). John Lee!
A very excited looking John Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Finals - Round 1
Date: Sep 13, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Oenomaus Doctore!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Colin Fotheringham.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Doctore defends well and Lee ends up having to push Doctore into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Doctore sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Doctore wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to clinch up but Doctore circles away and keeps his distance.
We've been informed that Doctore has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Doctore up against the cage.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Doctore goes for a takedown attempt but Lee pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#TD#
Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Doctore looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Lee (4) vs (0) Doctore
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Doctore will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Lee trying to control the action but Doctore is working from the bottom. #T1#
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Doctore tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Doctore keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doctore's legs. #T2#
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Doctore wants to control but Lee postures up.
Lee just content to control the position.
Doctore regains half guard.
Lee stalling.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Doctore is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Doctore wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doctore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lee prevents Doctore from improving his position.#T4#
Lee wants to pass to mount but Doctore is defending the position.
Doctore keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Doctore defends the submission attempt.
Doctore is looking to control Lee's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Doctore avoid being mounted?
Doctore is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T5##SUB2#
Doctore is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Doctore is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Doctore wants to get back to full guard.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Lee.
Doctore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Doctore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.#T6#
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee is trying to control. Doctore wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Doctore trying to control from the bottom.
Lee wants to take a breather but Doctore is having none of it.
Lee trying to control the pace.
Doctore wants to improve his position but Lee is controlling well.
#T7#
Lee trying to pass the guard but Doctore defending well.
Doctore tries to get to full guard but Lee has control of the leg.
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Doctore looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Doctore is trying to get back to full guard.#T8#
Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Doctore has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Doctore is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Doctore trying to control from the bottom.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Doctore trying to control here.
#T9#
Lee controlling the action here.
Doctore is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Doctore trying to control but Lee postures up.
Doctore is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Doctore knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #T10#
Lee moves into full mount! Doctore won't be happy about that! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (7) vs (0) Doctore
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Doctore is having none of it.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee trying to control but Doctore is having none of it.
Lee takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T11#
Doctore really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Lee controlling from mount.
Doctore is wriggling around trying to escape.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Doctore keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#T12#
Lee controlling the position easily from mount.
Doctore is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action.
Lee controlling from mount.
Doctore is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.#SUB#
Lee looking for a guillotine from mount but Doctore is having none of it. #T13#
Doctore wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Doctore is looking to escape.
Doctore can't escape the position.
Doctore wants to control but Lee is having none of it.
Lee looking to control but Doctore is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T14#
Lee prevents Doctore from getting the reversal.
Doctore bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (7) vs (2) Doctore#SUB#
Lee has his foot on Doctore's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Doctore works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Doctore defends it easily.
Lee 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Doctore not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lee 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 7 to 2.
John Lee was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
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Event:
TWGC 31 (145lbs, D2): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 04, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the featherweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; John Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Gordon Plant!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Plant darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Plant
Plant wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Plant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Plant. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Plant
Plant is looking to get to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee controlling from the full mount. #T1##SUB#
Plant is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lee locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Plant is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
John Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
FARTMMA 109
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Strdoza doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.#CUT#It looks like Chad Strdoza has been cut.
Strdoza circles away from the clinch attempt
and Strdoza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strdoza drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lee pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lee scores with a one two! Strdoza had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1##CL#
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Strdoza.
#TD#
Lee is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Strdoza can't fight it off and eventually Lee manages to take the fight to the floor. Strdoza looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Strdoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Strdoza is retaining full guard.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Strdoza working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T3#
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lee stands up over Strdoza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Strdoza is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Lee defends well.
Strdoza keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Strdoza's brow.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Strdoza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T4#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Strdoza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Strdoza wants to stand but Lee is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Strdoza is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Strdoza pushes his legs off easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Strdoza's guard. #REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chad Strdoza's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #TD2#
Strdoza ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Strdoza no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB2#
Strdoza looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lee trying to control but Strdoza is working from the bottom.
We've been informed that Strdoza has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Strdoza is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB2#
Strdoza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T1#
Lee scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Strdoza has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Strdoza throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee is working Strdoza over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee wants to control from the top but Strdoza keeps moving.
Lee is really struggling to control Strdoza but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Lee connects with a couple of short punches.#T2#
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Strdoza has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Strdoza throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lee uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Strdoza's face as Lee controls the position.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.
Lee landing a few strikes. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Strdoza tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Lee grinds an elbow into Strdoza's temple.
Lee working the head with strikes.
Lee cracks Strdoza with a big elbow. #ROC#Strdoza is rocked!
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Strdoza is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Strdoza is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Strdoza, who protects the arm well.
Lee working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Strdoza looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lee turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
In his post fight interview, John Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
TWGC 30 (155lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jul 09, 2020 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 4 losses; Wagdy Hustler! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; John Lee!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Hustler drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee tries for a takedown but Hustler circles away easily#TD#
and Hustler counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hustler. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Hustler (2) vs (0) Lee
Hustler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hustler stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Hustler! Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee stops Hustler from passing to mount.
Lee regains half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is looking to control Hustler's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted?
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Hustler preventing the sweep. #T1#
Hustler postures up.
Hustler trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hustler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Hustler advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (8) vs (0) Lee
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Hustler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T2#
I wouldn't like to be where Lee is right now.
Lee struggling a bit here.
Hustler tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #SUB#
Hustler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee gets back to half guard.#T3#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Hustler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Hustler is very close to passing his half guard.
Hustler is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hustler trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck.
Hustler 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. #T4#
Hustler trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hustler won't allow Lee to sweep him here.
Hustler trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hustler stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Hustler wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hustler is pushing down on Lee's leg trying to pass to half guard. Lee is fighting to maintain full guard but Hustler has managed to sneak the leg through.#T5#
Hustler takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee wants to get back to full guard.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Hustler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #SUB#
Hustler is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lee sees it coming and defends easily.
Hustler is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee gets full guard.#T6#
Lee 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.#SUB2#
Lee looking for a guillotine here but Hustler defends easily.
Lee wants to control but Hustler passes easily into half guard.
Lee is looking to improve his position.
Lee won't allow Hustler to pass to mount.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lee keeping control of the position.
Hustler is trying to control. Lee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T7#
Lee is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Hustler seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Hustler 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. Hustler eventually gives up the hold.
Lee wants to improve his position but Hustler is controlling well.
Lee manages to get to full guard.
Hustler wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T8#
Hustler wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hustler is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Hustler looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hustler wants to get back to full guard.#T9##SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura but Hustler is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage.
Hustler is not content to let Lee control the position.
Hustler trying to control but Lee postures up.
Lee works his way into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Hustler (8) vs (5) Lee
Hustler is looking for a sweep.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hustler keeps working.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Hustler haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#T10##SUB2#
Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Hustler has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by Hustler. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hustler (12) vs (5) Lee
Lee gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hustler wants to work for an arm triangle but Lee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hustler prevents Lee from improving his position.#SUB#
Lee is defending against the submission attempts here by Hustler.
Hustler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. #T11#
Lee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hustler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
Hustler stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position.
Hustler passes into half guard.
Lee is looking for a sweep. Hustler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T12#
Hustler is trying to control the action in half guard but Lee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee wants to control but Hustler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Hustler sits in half guard.
Hustler trying to pass the guard but Lee defending well.
Lee slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hustler is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SUB2#
Lee working for a triangle but Hustler defends it easily.
#T13#
Lee keeping moving, preventing Hustler from controlling successfully.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hustler (12) vs (7) Lee
Lee trying to pass the guard but Hustler defending well.
Lee trying to advance position but Hustler counters by regaining guard.
Hustler is controlling Lee's posture.
Hustler tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T14##SUB#
Hustler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hustler is keeping the position for now.
Hustler not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hustler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hustler keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Hustler is retaining full guard.
Hustler trying to keep a closed guard but Lee is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hustler takes the fight on points by 12 to 7.
An out of breath and clearly excited Wagdy Hustler thanked Notorious for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
FARTMMA 103
Date: Jun 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #CUT#It looks like Gabriel Gracie has been cut.
Gracie scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Gracie ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It seemed like Gracie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee walks into a jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gracie as Lee shoots in.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gracie.
Lee misses with a double jab
and Gracie makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lee misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A head kick by Lee misses
and Gracie counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Lee is rocked!
Lee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gracie misses with a series of wild punches.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1##TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lee.
Gracie is looking for a sweep.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Gracie is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee tries to score with some ground and pound. Gracie controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Gracie's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Gracie is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lee working the head and body with strikes. #T2#
Lee is looking to stall here but Gracie recovers full guard.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Gracie gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee wants to sweep here but Gracie controlling him for the moment.
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.
Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Gracie is still trying to improve position.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB#
Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
#SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gracie defends well.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Lee 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 is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Gracie is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lee scores with a couple of nice shots.
Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Lee scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Gracie has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Natty Vincere. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#SUB2#
Gracie looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is nestled in close to Gracie, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Gracie takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. #SUB2#
Gracie working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Gracie is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Lee scoring with some ground and pound.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Lee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Lee has passed one foot through into half guard.
Gracie has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Lee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Nice shot lands for Gracie.
Gabriel Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee feints a jab promting Gracie to slip. Lee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Gracie slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Gracie is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gracie lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gracie dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gracie looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
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!
Gracie works Lee's body with a nice hook.
Lee tries to bum rush Gracie with a series of wild strikes but Gracie uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gracie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#CUT2#John Lee's cut is getting worse.
Gracie with a nice cross.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T1#
Gracie drops Lee with a big left hand! Lee is injured, injured bad! Gracie jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel Gracie!
Gabriel Gracie managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
SAFO 53 Finnegan v Marston
Date: Apr 12, 2020 |
#R1##KD#
Oooh a lovely combination from Lee sends Diggery down but not out. Lee dives into side control looking to finish. #CUT#
It looks like Cedrick Diggery has been cut.
Diggery parries the strikes from Lee easily there. Lee is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Diggery to escape.
Lee throwing strikes but Diggery manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee looks to move to half guard but instead Diggery has passed into mount! Damn!
Diggery can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape.
Lee is looking to improve his position but Diggery isn't that keen on the idea.
Lee wants to control but Diggery is having none of it.
Lee holds of for dear life.#T1#
Lee is trying to escape the mount.
We've been hearing good reports from Lee's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Diggery keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T2#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee throws a strike but Diggery rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Lee pulls Diggery in close to prevent any damage.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diggery is one step ahead there.
Lee seems keen to control Diggery's posture.#T3#
Diggery must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Diggery trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Diggery wants to stand and escape but instead Lee has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Lee lands a couple of digs.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Lee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee cracks Diggery with a solid left hand.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Diggery is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedrick Diggery's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2##KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Lee and sends Diggery crashing to the mat! Lee follows him down to the mat - Diggery regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Diggery is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Lee lands a big elbow - Diggery is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Lee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
RapidFC 59
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1##CL#
Simeon rushes Lee and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Simeon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#TD2#
Lee pulls Simeon into guard.
Lee looking to control but Simeon passes into half guard.
Lee wants to control but Simeon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Simeon has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control from the bottom.
Simeon moves into full mount! Lee won't be happy about that!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T1#
Simeon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Simeon 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 is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Lee regains half guard.
Lee is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Simeon jumps into side control!
Lee wants to control but Simeon postures up.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Simeon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lee tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee is trying to control Simeon's posture but Simeon avoids it. #T3#
Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Lee missing with punches from the bottom.
Simeon prevents Lee from improving his position.
Lee is pressing down on Simeon's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Simeon doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Simeon manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Simeon controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee, not yet.
Lee looking to control.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Simeon scores with a nice right hand.
Lee takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good standup being displayed there by Simeon as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like John Lee has been cut.#CL2#
Lee clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branimir Simeon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on John Lee's cut.
That's time! Simeon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
and Simeon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simeon lands a body shot.
John Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Simeon counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Simeon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simeon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simeon lands with a right that hurts Lee. Lee looks to clinch but Simeon throws a short knee that drops Lee. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Branimir Simeon!
Our winner, Branimir Simeon, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
RapidFC 55
Date: Nov 30, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Nouveau fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Nouveau persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lee actively working from the bottom here.
Lee gets back to full guard.
#SUB#
Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Nouveau can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Nouveau stays in close to Lee's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle but Nouveau pushes his legs off easily.
Nouveau trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1##SU2#
Nouveau gets to his feet. Lee looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Nouveau's coach down at The Kegerator - 650$ was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Nouveau's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A lazy left from Nouveau finds it's target.#TD#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nouveau wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Nouveau is defending the position.
Lee not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is stalling here. Nouveau is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Lee seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Nouveau has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Lee is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Nouveau is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T2#
Lee is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nouveau with the ground and pound from mount.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2#
Nouveau with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Lee regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
Lee looking to control.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nouveau's guard. #REVR#
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea. #SUB2#
Nouveau has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee works over Nouveau with some ground and pound from guard.
Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Nouveau is retaining full guard.
Lee is in close to Nouveau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Nouveau seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nouveau looking to control.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nouveau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Nouveau blocks nicely. #T4#
Lee makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Nouveau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Nouveau's head.
Nouveau is looking to stand up but Lee isn't so interested in that idea.
Nouveau wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Nouveau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Nouveau keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nouveau is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Lee will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Nouveau shoots in and drives through. Lee sprawls well.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#CL#
Lee gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#TD#
Lee pulls guard successfully.
Nouveau trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
Lee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nouveau defends well.
Nouveau tries to stand but Lee is controlling from the bottom.
Nouveau with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Lee is looking for a triangle here but Nouveau uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Lee is trying to control Nouveau's posture but Nouveau avoids it. #T1#
Nouveau wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee is looking to reverse the position.
Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nouveau off and has taken his back!
Nouveau looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
#SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke. #SUB#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
John Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nouveau trying to control the hands but Lee breaks the grip.
Nouveau rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nouveau can do to turn this around?#T2#
Nouveau is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
#SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Nouveau regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nouveau tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lee postures up.
Nouveau wants to stand but Lee is controlling the position.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows. #T3#
Nouveau is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Lee landing strikes.
Nouveau tries to improve position but can't.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.
Nouveau gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nouveau's face.
Lee landing shots from mount. #SUB#
Lee moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Nouveau has worked his arm free - good work by Nouveau!
Lee misses with the ground and pound.#T4#
Lee wants to take a breather but Nouveau manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lee.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Nouveau has wrist control.
Nouveau keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass.
Nouveau bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lee's guard. #REVB#
Lee wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nouveau slips nicely into half guard.
Nouveau looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lee with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Lee dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Lee tests Nouveau's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nouveau avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nouveau circles away quickly and effectively.
Nouveau misses with a head kick.
Nouveau shoots in for a takedown but Lee shows good takedown defense. #TD2#
Nouveau feints and as Lee raises his hands in defense, Nouveau changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Nouveau controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Nouveau wants to get back to his feet.
Nouveau is not content to let Lee control the position.#T1#
Nouveau is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nouveau trying to control here.
Lee working the head and body with strikes.
Lee controlling the action here.
Lee is keen to just control but Nouveau is a slippery customer.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Nouveau is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Nouveau is working away.
Theodore Nouveau has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
Lee working Nouveau over with strikes. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura but Nouveau is defending well.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T3#
Nouveau on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nouveau is looking to escape.
Nouveau trying to control from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Nouveau actively working from the bottom here.
Lee prevents Nouveau from improving his position.
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nouveau with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Lee is looking to stall here but Nouveau recovers full guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Nouveau keeps moving. #T4#
Lee postures up.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Nouveau is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nouveau is staying active underneath Lee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
John Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nouveau missing with punches from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lee has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Lee!
In his post fight interview, John Lee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
RRFC 10: Lee vs Goon
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goon as he avoids it easily.
It seemed like Goon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goon but Goon pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Goon pushes him off.
We've been hearing reports that Lee has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Goon misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Lee counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lee.
Goon is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Goon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Lee stands up over Goon, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Goon is keeping the position.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee scores with punches from side control.
Lee cracks Goon with a big right hand but Goon just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T2#
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Lee tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Goon stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Goon defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Goon is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes. #ROC#
Goon is rocked!
A big strike lands for Lee! That's really hurt Goon and he's turned his back - Lee keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Lee jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
John Lee retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking John Lee rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
RRFC 7:Sydney
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Daniels's waist but Daniels gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lee throws a leg kick
and Daniels counters with an outside leg kick.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Daniels both land. Nice combination. #CUT#
It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Daniels sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Daniels was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Daniels swivels and escapes.
Reece Daniels has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Daniels seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt. #T1#
Daniels misses with a few strikes there.
Lee gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Daniels counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee wants to clinch
and Daniels counters with a two punch combo.
Daniels cracks Lee with a good jab.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Daniels sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee shoots and misses
and Daniels counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Lee has Daniels pressed against the cage, preventing Daniels from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2#
Lee is trying to pull guard but Daniels turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Daniels can't break the clinch.
Daniels wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
Daniels gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
#TD2#
Lee successfully pulls guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Lee wants to sweep but no luck. #T3##SUB2#
Lee pushes a forearm under Daniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Daniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Lee!
John Lee is the new bantamweight champion!
John Lee bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
RRFC Challengers 5
Date: Aug 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Shaw darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Lee counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shaw!
Lee working the ground and pound.
Shaw wants to control but Lee postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Shaw takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Shaw is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw is not content to let Lee control the position.
Lee lands some shots froms side control.#T1#
Lee wants to control but Shaw is keeping him busy.
Lee cracks Shaw with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee cracks Shaw with a big right hand but Shaw just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee lands an elbow. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee advances nicely into full mount.
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Shaw can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee dominating with strikes here.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB#
Shaw defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lee.
Shaw in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lee has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Shaw's face.
#SUB#
Lee is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Shaw is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Shaw flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Lee anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Shaw and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Lee slips an arm under Shaw chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Lee has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Lee is squeezing on Shaw like an anaconda would it's prey. Shaw fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). John Lee!
John Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Lee takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Good shot there by Theran.#CL2#
Lee instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Lee turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Lee manages to end up in side control.
Lee in side control, throwing shots but Theran defends.
Lee has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lee lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lee working the body and head with strikes.
Theran can't do much from the bottom here.
Theran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Theran is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Lee trying to control the position but Theran is working away.
Theran managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lee.
#T1#
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theran keeps working.
Theran tries to buck Lee off but Lee is having none of it.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lee working his ground and pound in the gym.#SUB2#
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Theran knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee trying to control the position but Theran is working away.
Theran wants to control but Lee postures up.
Theran taking a bit of punishment here - Lee scoring with strikes. #T2#
Lee looks up at the clock and then as Theran takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Lee smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Theran keeps working.
Theran on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lee scores with punches from side control. #SUB2#
Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Theran is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lee landing a few strikes.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.#ROC2#
Theran is rocked!#T3#
Lee scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Theran to see if he's OK.
Oh Theran is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Theran is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Lee can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Lee!
A victorious John Lee thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 3
Date: May 25, 2019 |
#R1#
Siam dives in for a single leg takedown but Lee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Siam thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lee if he has to take too many more of those.
A looping hook to the body misses from Siam. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Siam throws a low kick but Lee avoids it.
Lee tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee blocks a head kick by Siam.
#CL#
Siam forces Lee back against the cage and clinches.
Siam misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Siam.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Siam takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siam throws a knee to the head but misses.
Siam content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
Siam stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Siam gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Siam using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Lee has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Siam is trying to pull guard but Lee turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Siam taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Siam leaning his opponent against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chan Siam.#TD#
Siam fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lee sprawls well initially but Siam persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Siam wants to stand but Lee has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now. #SUB2#
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Siam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Siam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Lee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Siam trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Siam pushing down on Lee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lee is pressing down on Siam's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Siam has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Siam manages to pass to side control!
Siam wants to stand but Lee has his arm trapped. #T3#
Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Siam working away.#SU#
Siam decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lee to his feet.
Siam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Siam sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Siam avoids it this time.#TD2#
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Siam did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
Lee is pressing down on Siam's thigh, looking to free his foot. Siam is holding on for now.
Siam manages to get to full guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Siam has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVR##T4##SUB#
Lee tries to improve his position but Siam has taken his back! Siam has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Lee tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Siam pushes Lee away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chan Siam!
Chan Siam thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 2
Date: May 24, 2019 |
#R1#
Jones dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee tries to move into range but Jones moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jones scores with a nice head shot.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lee back to the cage. Jones follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT2#
It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Good standup being displayed there by Jones as he connects with a hook.#TD#
Jones gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lee to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones has his hands on Lee's head, controlling the position.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses. #T1##SUB#
Lee drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lee jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Lee trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
Lee pushing down on Jones's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Nice strikes from Lee there.
Jones avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee. #SUB#
Lee seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Jones is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). John Lee!
A very excited looking John 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:
QFC Tournament 902 Round 1
Date: May 23, 2019 |
#R1##CL2#
Kakara fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kakara after a bit of a struggle.
Kakara presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kakara lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like John Lee has been cut.
Kakara misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Lee gets control of Kakara's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Kakara doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Kakara escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). John Lee!
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