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Event:
BMF 13- Covington vs Takeda
Date: Sep 27, 2021 |
#R1#
Nice shot by Lao.
Lao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lao throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Nice straight punches there by Lao. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Lao.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lao defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Lee goes for a double leg but Lao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lao continues to drive forward.
That kick from Lao tenderised Lee's leg. Lee is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD2#
Lao gets caught napping as Lee dives in and scores a takedown. Lao manages to retain guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lao swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lao wants to get back to his feet but Lee is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lee lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lao wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
Lao keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee postures up in Lao's guard and throws a big left but Lao blocks it.
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lao cracks Lee with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lao makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Lao, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Lao lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Lao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lao is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lao dips to his left and cracks Lee with an uppercut!
Lao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lao lands a head kick!
Lao misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lao is looking to slow Lee down with leg kicks.
Lao fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lee.
Jung Lao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lao goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Lao looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lao lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee walks into a left hand.
Lao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lee's sensitive parts.
Lao lands with an uppercut that bounces Lee off the cage and back into range.
Nice sprawl there from Lao as Lee shoots in.
As Lee backs away, Lao returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Jung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lao throws a leg kick which misses Lee's front leg but catches the back leg as Lee tries to avoid it. #T3#
Lao turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Lao throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Lao sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Lao sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lee looks winded!
Lao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lee takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.#T4#
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lao - that will leave a mark!
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lee looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lao to score with a decent uppercut.
Lao throws a quick 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!
A low kick lands for Lao.
Lee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lao thows a body kick. Lee tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lao lands with an overhand left.
Lao with the inside leg kick.
Lao scores with a nice body kick.
A lazy left from Lao finds it's target.
Lao swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Lao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lao throws a head kick that half lands.
A shot to the liver by Lao. Beautiful body shot.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Lao lands a glancing blow to the side of Lee's head.
Lee looks to clinch
and Lao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lao paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lao's corner calls for a 1-2. Lao obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lee walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lao.
Lao scores with a head kick. Lee tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lao scores with a push kick.
Lao lands a right hook to the body.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lao paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lao lands a high kick!
Lao's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.#T1#
Lao with a nice calf kick.
Jung Lao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lao.
Lao connects with a leg kick.
Jung Lao is winning the standup battle so far.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Lao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Lao throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Willy Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lao lands a front kick.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lao stuffs the takedown.
Lao lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lao looks to land a combination. Lee sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lao.#T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Lao.
Lao connects with a high kick.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Lao.
Lee now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A low kick lands for Lao.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Lao appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lao lands a nice looking body kick.#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Lao enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lao manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Lao blocks nicely.
My spies in The Jungle Room inform me that Lee has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lao wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it. #T3#
Lao trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lao is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lee dives into side control.
Lao wants to get back to his feet.
Lao prevents Lee from improving position.
Lee moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Lee connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lao some visible discomfort.
#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lee cracks Lao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Lee throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lee throws an elbow but Lao slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lao is pushing Lee's head away, looking to escape. Lee manages to hold on to the position though.
Lee lands a decent elbow from side control.
Lao wants to get back to his feet but Lee drags him back down.
Lee has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Lao!
BOOM! Lee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Lee controlling from the full mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jung Lao dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lao swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee avoids the head kick by Lao.
Lao lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lao lands a leg kick that knocks Lee off balance momentarily.
Lee goes for a double leg but Lao avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Lao continues to drive forward.
Lao thumps Lee with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Lao.
Lao lands a high kick!
Lao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Lao lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lao.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Lao.
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Lao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lee.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Lao circles away.
#T1#
Lao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lee looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lao.
Lee has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lao keeps the fight on the outside.
Lao scores with a leg kick.
Lao connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lao throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Lao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A head kick from Lao lands but Lee takes it in his stride.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lao avoids it really well and circles away.
Jung Lao has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T2#
Lee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lao connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lao leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lao feints and then cracks Lee's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lee down.
Both fighters circling a little - Lao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lao.
Lao tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lao scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lao scoring well with a low kick there.
#T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Lao.
Lee closes the distance but Lao moves to the side
and Lao counters with an outside leg kick.
Lao stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lao throws a counter high kick but Lee was just alert enough to avoid it.
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good leg kick by Lao.
Lao with a nice calf kick.
Lao scores with a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch there but Lao circles away.
Lao defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lee.
A jab from Lao does it's job there.
Lee takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#T4#
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lao scoring well with a low kick there.
Lao with a jab.
Lao plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters circling a little - Lao finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Lao gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Lao throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lee's head.
Lao lands a head kick. Lee smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lee. That did some damage!
Lao chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lao throws a combination. Lee tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lee tries to clinch but Lao moves out of range.
Lao throws a head kick but Lee moves out of range.
Lao sets himself, and Lee steps forward looking for the clinch! Lao avoids it this time.
Willy Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jung Lao is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jung Lao showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lao, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:26
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jung Lao!
During a confident post fight interview, Jung Lao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
BMF 11- Alfonzo vs Cadena
Date: Sep 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee misses with a takedown
and Tokugawa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lee shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Tokugawa defends it nicely.#CL2#
Lee pushes Tokugawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Tokugawa manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kai Tokugawa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lee can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tokugawa working some nice short punches in the clinch.#CUT#It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.
Tokugawa scores with a shoulder strike.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Tokugawa.
Tokugawa pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tokugawa misses with the head strike.
Tokugawa lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T1#
Tokugawa has Lee pressed against the cage.
Tokugawa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Tokugawa avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Tokugawa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tokugawa creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee being controlled against the cage.
Tokugawa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
Lee misses with an elbow over the top.
Tokugawa pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Tokugawa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A nice left hand lands by Tokugawa.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tokugawa.
Lee takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tokugawa creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Lee's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Lee drops to his knees and Tokugawa pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kai Tokugawa!
Kai Tokugawa is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Kai Tokugawa 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:
BMF 7- Dolla Dolla Billz
Date: Aug 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lawris lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lee backs up against the cage.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Lawris goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lee takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#TD#
Lee feints and as Lawris raises his hands in defense, Lee changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lee throws a big right hand that misses.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lee content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Lee with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lee controls from within his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T1#
Lee stops Lawris from standing up.
Lee postures up and lands a big shot to Lawris's brow.
Lee is working Lawris over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lee loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Lawris looks winded!
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#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. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lawris tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#TD#
Lee shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Lawris's guard.
Lee is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lee sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lawris is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lee staying calm.
Lawris takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#T3#
Lee in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lee staying calm.
Lee working the ground and pound from side control.
Lee advances to full mount.
Lawris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.#T4#
Lee punishing his opponent with strikes.
Lee pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Lee landing strikes from the mount and Lawris is in trouble!
Lee controlling his opponent.
Lee lands a nice shot to the head.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully. #SUB#
Lee working for a guillotine from mount but Lawris is in no mood to give up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee warns Lawris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##TD#
Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lawris sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Lee thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lawris's head.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lawris blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lee.
Lee content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Lawris tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lawris is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawris can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Lawris sees it coming and defends easily.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.#T1#
Lawris is trying to stand back up but Lee is controlling him
Willy Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lawris on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lawris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lawris 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.
Lee is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lawris tries to kick Lee off but Lee keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Lee trying to control the pace.
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 pass the guard but Lawris defending well.
Lee works his foot free and advances to mount. #T2#
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Lawris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Lee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lawris?
Lee lands a big shot there that rocks Lawris but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Lawris is in a horrible position here. Lee smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Lee is landing with some decent strikes but Lawris is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lee scoring with strikes but Lawris is staying in there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lawris to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lawris shrugs it off. #T3#
Lee scoring with strikes but Lawris is staying in there.
Lawris takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Lee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Lee lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The referee warns Lawris that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Lee lands a heavy elbow. #SUB#
Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lawris manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lee scoring with punches from side control.
Lawris is working to avoid the ground and pound but Lee connects with a decent elbow. #T4#
Lawris wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
Lee cracks Lawris with an elbow. That is naaassty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee grinds an elbow into Lawris's temple.
Lee controlling from side mount.
Lawris takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Lee dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3##CL#
Lee pushes Lawris up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Lawris to the mat but Lawris just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lawris is looking for a takedown.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lawris gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawris gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to pull guard but Lawris holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Lawris fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lawris throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #T1#
Lawris throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lawris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lawris wants to counter with a clinch but Lee pushes him away.
Lawris scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lawris misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Lee counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lee throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lawris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee stays in close to Lawris's body and controls the position.
Lee throwing strikes but missing.
Lee lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Lee in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lee postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Lawris is keeping the position.
Lee lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
Lee lands with a punch from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lawris with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lee is controlling the pace.
#T3#
Lawris has hold of Lee's hands but Lee slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lee perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ray Lawris has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lee lands a nice short elbow.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lee stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee is nestled in close to Lawris, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that's the end of the fight!
Willy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Valeri Chadov scores the fight 30:26
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:26
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Willy Lee! |
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Event:
BMF 3 - Open The Vault
Date: Jul 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lawris as he jumps to the side.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Lawris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee has been working on his balance at St Petersburg MMA Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Lawris.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lawris stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lawris wants it to stay on the feet.
Lawris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.
Lawris leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lawris tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Lee throws a lazy head kick #TD2#
and Lawris counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawris is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU2#
Lawris decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lee with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Lawris counter with a right hand. #T1#
Lawris keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lawris wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee doesn't succeed with the takedown#CL2#
and Lawris counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lawris.
Lawris presses Lee against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lawris stalls. #BC2#
Lawris breaks from the clinch.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
and Lawris counters with a one-two to the body.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Lawris's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lawris but Lawris pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lawris circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lawris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Lawris sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lawris wants to get back to striking at distance but Lee won't allow it.
#TD2#
Lawris jumps into guard, dragging Lee to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lee prevents Lawris from getting back to his feet.
Lee lands a couple of elbows.#T3#
Lee controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lee accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lee throwing strikes from guard but Lawris blocks nicely.
Lawris keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #ES2#
Lawris wriggles free and stands up.
Lawris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lawris throws a counter combo.#T4#
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee sets himself, and Lawris steps forward looking for the clinch! Lee avoids it this time.
Lee shoots and misses #CL2#
and Lawris moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lawris ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Lawris no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Lee throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lawris works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lawris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lawris wants to stand and escape but Lee is having none of it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lawris can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lawris keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Lawris dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
Lee pushes Lawris up against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Lee gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Lee is looking to advance position but Lawris won't allow it.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lee throwing shots but Lawris is blocking nicely.
Lawris has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawris keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Lee working Lawris over with strikes. #T1##SUB#
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Lawris is working away. #SUB#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lawris knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #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 is trying to control the action in half guard but Lawris 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.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Lawris swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lawris with the counter takedown but Lee avoids it easily.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lawris tries to counter by closing the distance.
Ray Lawris seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Lawris jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lee tries to pull guard but Lawris forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Lawris tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Lawris tries to break the clinch but Lee is controlling the position. #TD#
Lee tightens his grip and picks Lawris up, before dumping him to the ground. Lawris manages to land in guard.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lawris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Lee is controlling 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.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lee is looking to work some ground and pound but Lawris has wrist control.#T4#
Lee trying to control but Lawris is working from the bottom.
Lee postures up in Lawris's guard and throws a big left but Lawris blocks it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lee scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Lee throws a big elbow that misses.
Lee advances to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lawris avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lee.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Willy Lee dominated that second round.
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 fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Lawris to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lawris sprawls well. Lawris wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lawris throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Willy Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lawris keeps the fight on the outside.
Lawris is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Lawris sprawls well.
Lee tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lawris counters with a series of strikes. Lee will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Lawris stuffs the takedown.
Lawris steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lee.#TD#
Lee closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Lawris has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Lee is on him like a limpet, forcing Lawris back against the cage.
Lee prevents the takedown attempt.
Lawris's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lawris is trying to drag Lee to the mat but Lee just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
#T2##TD2#
Lawris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee landing some decent shots from guard. #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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Lawris is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Lee wants to control from the top but Lawris keeps moving.
Lee is stalling in the full guard.
Lawris utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lawris is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Lee taking a breather here.
Lee working the head with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Lawris comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lawris 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 28:29
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Lawris! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1049 Round 2
Date: May 15, 2021 |
#R1##CL#
Fischer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Fischer blocks a body shot from Lee.
A short uppercut from Fischer.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Fischer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fischer after a bit of a struggle.
Lee tries to pull guard but Fischer holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fischer.
Fischer lands a right hand.
Fischer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fischer lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Lee jumps guard but Fischer turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fischer has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fischer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fischer lands a right hand.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T2#
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fischer avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fischer stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fischer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
A short left from Fischer.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Fischer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Fischer prevents it.
Fischer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lee wants to take the fight to the mat but Fischer manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lee is trying to drag Fischer to the mat but Fischer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fischer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lee wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T4#
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 Fischer walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Fischer clinches up against the cage.
Fischer lands a left hand.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fischer lands an uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Willy Lee has been cut.
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!
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fischer lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Fischer gets a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Fischer dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Willy Lee's cut.
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##CL#
Fischer has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Fischer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee is looking to break free of the clinch but Fischer has double underhooks.
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fischer is defending well.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fischer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lee wants a takedown but no success here.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Lee tries to score a body lock takedown but Fischer shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fischer has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee tries to break the clinch but Fischer is controlling the position.
A head punch on the inside from Fischer fails to land.
Lee takes a shot to the head. #T1#
Fischer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Lee can't get the takedown.
A short right from Fischer.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
A nice left hand lands by Fischer.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lee tries to work over Fischer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Fischer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Lee can't get the takedown.
Lee drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Billy Fischer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee is trying to drag Fischer to the mat but Fischer just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lee is breathing heavily.#T2#
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull guard.
Fischer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Fischer lands a left hand.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fischer after a bit of a struggle.
Fischer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fischer swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards. #T3#
Fischer misses with the head strike.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
Fischer clinches with his opponent.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fischer. #T4#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fischer lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fischer.
Fischer lands with a left to the head.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee takes a shot to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Lee wants to break free but Fischer has control.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fischer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Fischer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Willy 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#
Lee tries to clinch but Fischer moves away
and Fischer counters with a straight right hand.
Lee tries for a takedown but Fischer circles away easily
and Fischer counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
Fischer darts in and clinches Lee up against the cage.
Lee goes for a takedown attempt but Fischer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee has Fischer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fischer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Billy Fischer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Willy Lee.
Fischer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Lee is rocked!
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
Fischer gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fischer to keep the fight standing.
Fischer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Fischer.
Fischer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fischer throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Fischer lands with a light punch inside.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Fischer finish him?
Fischer lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Fischer lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Fischer prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lee looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fischer pushes Lee against the cage. Fischer is working some dirty boxing. Fischer pushes off with a quick right hook! Lee goes down! Lee tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fischer moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Fischer! |
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Event:
QFC Tournament 1049 Round 1
Date: May 14, 2021 |
#R1#
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Saari sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Saari!
No joy there for Saari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD#
Lee shoots in and bounces Saari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Saari looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there.
Lee trying to control but Saari is working from the bottom.
Saari is trying to control the position but Lee postures up.
Lee stops Saari from standing up.
Lee stands and throws Saari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Lee works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lee just content to control the position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Lee tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lee has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T1#
Saari is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saari is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it.
Saari takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lee cracks Saari with a big elbow.
You can see the frustration on Saari's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lee cracks Saari with a big right hand but Saari just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Lee is chipping away with strikes.
Saari tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Lee scoring with punches and elbows.
Lee lands a nice forearm strike. #ROC#Saari is rocked!
Saari 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.
Saari stops Lee from passing to mount.
Lee in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T2#
Saari is looking to reverse the position.#SUB#
Lee wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saari, who protects the arm well.
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 scores with a couple of short elbows.
Saari is still in real trouble! Can Lee finish him?
Saari is letting Lee control him for a moment.
Saari seems to have recovered his senses.
Lee works to advance to full mount. Saari defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Lee unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Saari wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Lee celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willy Lee!
The defeated Aleksi Saari had this to say: 'Niin metsä vastaa, kuin sinne huudetaan.'. |
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