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Event:
RISE 42: Newton v Kozlow
Date: Mar 20, 2022 |
#R1# Nice uppercut there from Max. Lee moves away from the strike by Max. Max takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses. Max throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily. Max throws a hook but Lee blocks it.#TD# Max gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard. Lee preventing the sweep. 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. #SUB# Lee drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Max's guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#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. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Max 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. Max controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1# Lee advances to half guard. Lee tries to pass to full mount but Max defends it. #SUB# Lee is looking for a kimura but Max is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Lee to get the leverage. #SUB# Lee is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Max as he works his way to full guard.
Max keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Max trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage. Lee trying to control but Max is working from the bottom. #SUB# Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Max is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard. #REVB##T2##SUB# Lee working for a triangle but Max defends it easily.
Max not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. Lee on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lee tries to get out of the position. Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB# Lee has his foot on Max's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Max works his way back into a safe position though.#T3##SUB# Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Max doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Max manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #SUB# Lee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Max defends it easily. Max with a flurry of punches that miss. Max wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB# Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Max can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Lee keeping moving, preventing Max from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Yair Max is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Max misses with a wild combination.
#T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Lee walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Max just misses with a punch to the body.
Max fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it. Max scores with a jab to the jaw. Max jabbing away but nothing is landing. Yair Max seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee misses with a hook
and Max counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD# Lee changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Max looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Max is trying to improve his position. Lee working away. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Lee is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Max is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. #SUB# Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Max is defending well. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yair Max 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##TD# Lee gets the takedown into side control. Max is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Max is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now. Lee works to advance to full mount. Max defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Max 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. Lee controlling from the full mount. Max is squirming around, avoiding Lee's attempts to control the action. #SUB# Lee has control of Max's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Max regains control of the situation pretty easily.
#T1##SUB# Lee is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Max can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Lee is working for a guillotine from mount but Max frees his head quite easily.
Max looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#SUB# Lee is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Max to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Max shrugs it off. #SUB# Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Max defends it well. #SUB# Lee looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. Lee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Max on the ground.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Lee tries to control but Max wriggling away. Max is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
#SUB# Lee with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Max is trying desperately to improve position.#SUB# Lee jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Max manages to avoid the submission attempt. Max is not content to let Lee control the position. Lee controls the position.#T3# Lee trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom. Max is looking for a sweep. Max prevents Lee from improving position. #SUB# Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Max struggling a bit here. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Max can do to turn this around?#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Max is trying to control Lee's posture but Lee avoids it. Lee tries to move into full mount but can't pass Max's legs. #SUB# Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Max knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Brandon Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lee swings around for an armbar but Max sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Lee's guard.#SUB# Lee working for submissions but it's allowed Max to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3# Lee throws a lazy right hand but Max sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Max throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee. Max throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Max. Nice defenses there by Max. Max connects with a jab. Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#TD# Lee manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Max on his heels. He'll look to pass Max's guard now, I'm sure. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Max is retaining full guard. Max not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#SUB# Lee drops back looking for a leg! Max is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Max manages to kick Lee off! Lee jumps back into Max's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard. Max keeps control of the position for the meantime. Lee wants to pass to mount but Max is defending the position. #T1# Max desperately trying to maintain half guard. #SUB# Lee is working for a kimura but Max is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB# Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Max doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee. #SUB# Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
Max makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Max.#SUB2# Max working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
Max 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. Max looking to control.
#T3# Lee trying to control but Max is working from the bottom. We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace. Max looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. Lee advances position into side control! Lee trying to control the action but Max is working from the bottom. #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! #SUB# Lee thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #T4# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#SUB# Lee is trying to get an arm triangle but Max is defending well. Lee passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Max! Max is trying to escape the mount.
#SUB# Lee jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Max is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Max and Lee has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
#SUB# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon Lee showed his dominance in that final round. I think Lee 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee! Brandon Lee managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MADNESS Apparel, into his post fight interview. |
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Event:
RISE 29: Maestre v Motts
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1# Sky is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CL# Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short uppercut from Lee. Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside. A short uppercut from Lee. Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL# Lee clinches with his opponent.
#BC# Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sky's sensitive parts. A decent looking cross lands there for Sky. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Sky tries to clinch but Lee moves out of range. Sky swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Sky tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lee swats him away and circles back towards the center. Sky 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. Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sky. Sky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. Sky's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sky scrambles back to his feet. Sky tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it. #CL# Lee instigates a clinch. Sky throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee. Sky misses with the head strike.
#T1# Sky blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee lands an uppercut.#BC# Lee manages to break the clinch.
Sky misses with a straight right. Lee ducks under a wild hook from Sky. A jab from Sky misses. Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Lee misses with an uppercut. Sky saw that one coming. Sky tries to counter by closing the distance. Sky throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Sky misses with a straight right. Lee cracks Sky with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Sky misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming. Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sky misses with a body shot.
Lee with a nice calf kick. Sky misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely. Lee jabs Sky to the body, keeping him at a distance. 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! Sky misses with a body shot.
Lee lands a jab to the nose. Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sky swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T2# Lee goes for a double leg but Sky avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sky continues to drive forward. Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC# Lee breaks the clinch.
#CL# Lee rushes Sky and presses him up against the cage. Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it. Sky misses with a short punch on the inside. Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Sky uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC# Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right. Sky wants to clinch up but Lee keeps it at a distance. Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sky is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Sky circles away and we're back to standing. Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.#CL# Lee instigates a clinch. Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sky misses with an elbow over the top. Sky misses with the head strike.
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.#T3# A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee. #BC# Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee keeps Sky at a distance using the push kick. Nice uppercut there from Lee. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee. Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sky takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2# Lee tries to keep at a distance but Sky has taken the fight into the clinch. Sky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
#BC# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee thumps Sky with a low kick. Sky looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. Sky tries to clinch up but Lee circles away and keeps his distance. Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Lee lands with a good body shot. Sky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sky 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. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Lee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt. Sky connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lee. Lee circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T4# Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Sky. Good shot there by Lee. Sky missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter. Lee slips under a jab. A jab from Sky misses. Sky loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch. Lee throws a hook to the side of Sky's head but Sky sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Lee slips a straight right by Sky. Sky uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee. Sky misses with a straight left. Sky keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sky is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee. Blue Sky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lee wants to clinch up but Sky keeps it at a distance. Lee fails with the takedown. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Sky looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range. Lee moves out of range as Sky strikes. Sky throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range. Sky connects with a jab. Sky misses the jab. A counter left hand to the body from Lee misses its target. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee 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# Sky misses with an uppercut. Lee connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Sky takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Lee throws a head kick that Sky semi-blocks.
Brandon Lee is winning the standup battle so far. Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Sky gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage. #BC# Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Sky throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sky sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lee misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL# Sky gets tackled into the cage by Lee. Lee maintains the clinch. #BC# Lee escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Sky walks into a stiff left hand from Lee. Sky walks into a straight right hand from Lee. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Sky tries to clinch up. Sky takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sky.#T1# Sky with a nice cross. Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Sky. Sky scores with a jab.#ROC2#Lee is rocked! Sky misses with a hook. Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Sky throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot. Sky cracks Lee with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Blue Sky! During a confident post fight interview, Blue Sky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 18: Gustavson v Svyatogor
Date: Jan 16, 2022 |
#R1##CL2# Tran moves into the clinch. Tran 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.#BC# Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Lee with a body punch. A glancing blow. Lee motions for Tran to come forward. Lee throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Tran's sensitive parts. Lee misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Lee checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lee lands a nice hook to Tran's body. Tran takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Tran. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Tran is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Lee with a jab. Tran shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1# Tran checks a low kick from Lee. Tran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tran there as he acknowledges the shot. Lee fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tran checks it well. A clash of legs there as Tran blocks the low kick. A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Tran fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Brandon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phuc Tran. A good leg kick by Lee. Tran has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tran there as he acknowledges the shot. Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Lee fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Some bone on bone action there as Tran checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Tran off balance momentarily. Lee moves away from the strike by Tran. #T2# Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tran momentarily.
Lee shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Lee misses with a body punch
#TD2# and Tran counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lee won't be happy with that. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2# Tran is working to tighten his grip on Lee's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lee has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Tran is really squeezing tight and eventually Lee passes out! Tran breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Phuc Tran! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 28, 2021 |
#R1# Lee displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fonsi. Lee scores with a kick to the midsection. Fonsi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2# Fonsi moves into the clinch.#BC2# Fonsi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Brandon Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fonsi moves out of range as Lee throws a body kick.
#CL2# Fonsi moves into range and clinches up with Lee. Lee is trying to break free. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2# Fonsi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Fonsi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lee leaves Fonsi with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Fonsi throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily. Fonsi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#T1# Lee lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Fonsi throws a head kick that misses. Lee lands with a nice body kick. Fonsi has a takedown stuffed. Brandon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilien Fonsi. An inside leg kick lands from Lee. Fonsi 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 Fonsi off to one side. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lee. Fonsi shrugs it off though. Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fonsi on the side of the head. A slapping body kick lands there for Lee. Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Fonsi. Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Fonsi off balance momentarily. A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Brandon Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Lee blocks a head kick by Fonsi.
#T2# This has been an exciting period of action! Lee connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Fonsi dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Fonsi's head and hops out. Fonsi looks winded! Lee with a nice cross. Lee thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fonsi if he has to take too many more of those.
Fonsi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Fonsi tries a head kick but it misses.
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonsi should have avoided that one. A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lee scores with a kick to the midsection. Fonsi takes a shot right to the bread basket. Nice body kick there by Lee. Fonsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lee throws a front kick that sends Fonsi stumbling back into the cage. Lee scores with a kick to the body.
Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Nice body kick there by Lee. Lee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T3# Lee fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Lee with the inside leg kick. Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Fonsi's side. Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee jabs at Fonsi's body. Lee scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee scores with a leg kick.
Fonsi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Lee connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fonsi momentarily.
Fonsi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fonsi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Lee lands with a hook. Fonsi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. A chopping leg kick lands by Lee. Fonsi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Fonsi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Lee with a nice calf kick. Lee is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.#T4# Fonsi on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those. Fonsi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lee. Lee feints and then cracks Fonsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fonsi down. Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Fonsi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Fonsi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt. Fonsi on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Lee works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Lee lands with a nice body kick. Lee listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Fonsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. An inside leg kick lands from Lee. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fonsi takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fonsi will feel that in the morning. Fonsi ducks right into an uppercut from Lee. Lee lands with a right hand. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fonsi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Fonsi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Fonsi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fonsi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lee thumps Fonsi with a low kick. Fonsi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Brandon Lee is winning the standup battle so far. Lee throws a front kick that sends Fonsi stumbling back into the cage. Lee pushes Fonsi away with a front kick. Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Fonsi in the body. Lee darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee. Lee misses with a body kick. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Lee jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit. Fonsi is breathing heavily. Lee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Lee lands a front kick.#T1# Fonsi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee. Lee is looking to slow Fonsi down with leg kicks. Lee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Fonsi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. A good leg kick by Lee. A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lee. That's going to slow Fonsi down. Fonsi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee is looking to slow Fonsi down with leg kicks. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Fonsi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonsi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Lee thows a body kick. Fonsi tries to catch it but that hurt him. Fonsi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt. Fonsi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2# Lee scores with a punch to the head. Lee connects with a solid leg kick. A nice leg kick from Lee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fonsi steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Lee. That one must have hurt. Lee scores with a leg kick.
Fonsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fonsi can do to turn this around? A low kick lands for Lee.
Fonsi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Lee fakes the leg kick and cracks Fonsi in the body. Fonsi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee. Fonsi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lee appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Fonsi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lee cracks Fonsi with a good jab. Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3# Fonsi is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lee feints and then cracks Fonsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fonsi down. Fonsi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. It appears Lee was looking to counter with a kick there. Fonsi needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there. Fonsi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Fonsi is trying desperately to land a takedown but Lee is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Fonsi. Good leg kick by Lee. This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee. Lee pushes Fonsi away with a front kick. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Lee thuds his shin into the meat of Fonsi's side. Lee lands a slapping body shot.
#T4# A solid body kick from Lee. Good leg kick by Lee. Lee is looking to slow Fonsi down with leg kicks. Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Fonsi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Fonsi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Lee jabs at Fonsi's body. Lee moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Lee lands with a straight right. Fonsi didn't see that one coming. Fonsi moves forwards but Lee connects with a nice, crisp jab. Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee thows a body kick. Fonsi tries to catch it but that hurt him. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fonsi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lee can pounce on him.
Fonsi fails with a takedown attempt. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Lee dominated that second round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3# Lee connects with a right hand. Fonsi shakes it off. Lee lands the left hand. Lee feints and then cracks Fonsi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fonsi down. Fonsi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Lee turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. Lee lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jab by Lee. A decent looking body kick lands there for Lee. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fonsi crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lee - the referee stops the clock and Fonsi gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lee. Fonsi manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Fonsi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Fonsi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fonsi gets slowly back to his feet. Lee lands with a nice body punch. Fonsi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1# Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Fonsi. Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Fonsi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fonsi shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Fonsi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Lee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Lee lands a leg kick that knocks Fonsi off balance momentarily. Fonsi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. A thudding body kick lands there by Lee!
Fonsi shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily. Brandon Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Emilien Fonsi.#T2# Fonsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Fonsi should have avoided that one. Emilien Fonsi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Lee is looking to slow Fonsi down with leg kicks. Lee lands with an overhand left. Lee connects with a crisp jab. A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fonsi sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs. Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fonsi moves away. Fonsi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Lee fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fonsi has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fonsi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.#T3# Lee lands an overhand right. A solid body kick from Lee. Brandon Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee keeps the fight on the outside. Lee connects with a solid leg kick. Lee with the inside leg kick. Lee lands with a good body shot. Lee throws a quick inside leg kick. Fonsi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Fonsi tries to clinch but Lee moves away and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. A nice leg kick lands there from Lee. Lee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fonsi's sensitive parts. #T4# Fonsi on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. That kick from Lee tenderised Fonsi's leg. Fonsi is trying to keep his angry face on. Lee throws a leg kick which misses Fonsi's front leg but catches the back leg as Fonsi tries to avoid it. Lee works the jab nicely. Fonsi tries to move into range but Lee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Lee throws a nice inside leg kick. Fonsi tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Lee buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fonsi shoots in but no luck this time. Fonsi walks into a stiff left hand from Lee. Lee connects with an inside leg kick. Lee connects with a leg kick. Donk. Lee catches Fonsi right on the button with a cross. Emilien Fonsi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Fonsi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! Brandon 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:24 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:24 Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Lee! |
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