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Event:
Pitbull XLIII
Date: May 04, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Frederick Lee ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Darsin Bleak! The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Lee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bleak sprawls well initially but Lee persists and gets the takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Bleak Lee prevents Bleak from improving his position. Lee trying to pass the guard but Bleak defending well. Lee slows the pace down in half guard. Bleak is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lee is keen to just control but Bleak is a slippery customer. Bleak regains full guard. Nicely done. Lee preventing the sweep. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bleak keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee advances to half guard. #SUB2# Bleak looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB2# Bleak looking for submissions off his back. Bleak is trying to get back to full guard. Lee is figuring out what he wants to do next. Bleak is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB# Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bleak is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. Bleak tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.#SUB# Lee is looking for a kimura here.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T2# Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. We've been hearing good reports from Lee 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. Lee wants to pass the guard but Bleak is keeping the position.#SUB2# Bleak has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Lee looking to pass the guard. Bleak wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. Bleak keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. #T3##SUB2# Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee looking to pass the guard. Bleak looking to control.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet. Bleak keeps trying to improve his position. Lee trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. Lee stays in close to Bleak's body and controls the position. #SUB2# Bleak working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Lee looking to pass the guard. #T4# Lee trying to control but Bleak is working from the bottom. Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2# Bleak is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Lee rolls with it to try and escape but Bleak cranks on the arm and Lee is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Darsin Bleak! During a confident post fight interview, Darsin Bleak thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
Pitbull XLI
Date: Apr 27, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 13 wins and 9 losses; Loki Kvakkestad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 6 losses; Frederick Lee ! The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# A momentary lapse in concentration from Lee enables Kvakkestad to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Lee manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (2) vs (0) Lee Lee keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass. Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Lee is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
Kvakkestad looking to pass the guard. Lee pulls Kvakkestad in close to his closed guard and prevents Kvakkestad from doing any damage or advancing position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kvakkestad trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself. #SUB2# Lee has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Kvakkestad can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T1# Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Kvakkestad advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB2# Lee looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB# Kvakkestad is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it. Lee gets full guard.#SUB2# Lee looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee keeping full guard, as Kvakkestad tries to pass. #T2# Kvakkestad trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee controls Kvakkestad momentarily but Kvakkestad frees himself. #SUB2# Lee throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Kvakkestad is proving a slippery customer.
Kvakkestad slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Kvakkestad has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Lee pulls Kvakkestad in close to prevent any damage. #T3##SUB2# Kvakkestad avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2# Lee is looking for a triangle but Kvakkestad pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB# Kvakkestad thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lee is trying to control the position but Kvakkestad postures up. Kvakkestad pushes down on Lee 's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T4##SUB# Kvakkestad seems to be working for a kimura but Lee defends the submission attempt. Kvakkestad trying to control from half guard but Lee is working away. Lee tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. Lee is trying to control but can't.
#SUB2# Lee actively working from the bottom here. Lee tries to get to full guard but Kvakkestad has control of the leg. Kvakkestad sitting and controlling from the half guard. #T5# Kvakkestad is looking to advance position but Lee won't allow it. Lee wants to improve his position but Kvakkestad is controlling well.
Kvakkestad works his foot free and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (0) Lee Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Kvakkestad has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB# Kvakkestad wants to finish this one by submission but Lee is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Kvakkestad. Lee tries to lock up and control but Kvakkestad gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T6# Lee tries to reverse the position but Kvakkestad maintains control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Kvakkestad goes for an armbar but Lee turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Lee . Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kvakkestad (5) vs (2) Lee Lee won't allow Kvakkestad to sweep him here. #SUB2# Lee drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lee as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Kvakkestad screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lee ! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Frederick Lee ! Frederick Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC CG Tokyo 4
Date: Mar 22, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Tokyo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 6 losses; Test LS! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 5 losses; Frederick Lee ! The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Yukihiro Shimada and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# LS moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD# LS has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. LS pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - LS dives into Lee 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (0) Lee LS trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (2) vs (2) Lee LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control LS haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. LS keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee looking to pass the guard. #T1##SUB2# Lee is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! LS is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! LS has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (2) Lee Lee controls LS momentarily but LS frees himself. LS trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom. Lee pulls LS in to control the position. #SUB2# LS avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (4) vs (4) Lee #T2# Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. LS swivels though and keeps the full guard. LS wants to sweep here but Lee controlling him for the moment. Lee is pushing down on LS's leg trying to pass to half guard. LS is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through. LS makes his way to full guard. A much better position for LS. Lee looking to pass the guard. #T3# LS pulls Lee in to control the position. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (4) vs (7) Lee Lee wants to control but LS is keeping him busy. LS is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control. Lee is looking to take a break and control but LS is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Lee goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, LS has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lee but great work by LS. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (8) vs (7) Lee #T4# Lee sneaks back into half guard. LS wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lee keeps working. Lee is looking for a sweep. LS is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Lee is trying to control but can't.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. LS trying to control the pace. Lee trying to control from the bottom.
#T5##SUB# LS is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lee defends it well. Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. Lee working a defensive guard but LS manages to pass into side control anyway.
Score +3 for passing guard: LS (11) vs (7) Lee Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. You can see the frustration on Lee 's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. LS is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T6# Lee is looking for a sweep. LS wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy. LS working away. LS is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Lee is looking for a sweep. Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but LS presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: LS (13) vs (7) Lee LS controlling from mount. #T7# Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. LS trying to control but he's not successful this time. Lee is looking to get to half guard. Lee is squirming around, avoiding LS's attempts to control the action. LS avoids the attempt from Lee to control. Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T8# Lee tries to lock up and control but LS gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
LS controlling the position easily from mount. Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but LS has a good base and remains in mount. Lee gets back to half guard. Lee gets full guard. LS wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position.#T9# Lee being controlled here, momentarily. LS has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2# Lee working for a triangle but LS defends it easily.
LS wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. Lee trying to control the position.
#T10##SUB2# Lee is looking for a triangle but LS pushes his legs off easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (13) vs (9) Lee Lee wants to control from the top but LS keeps moving. LS is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. LS controlling Lee 's posture. #T11# LS keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee pushing down on LS's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. LS gets back to full guard.
Lee passes LS's right leg, so he's now in half guard. LS is pressing down on Lee 's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Lee stopping the sweep attempt from LS. Lee content to stall in guard here. LS is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T12# Lee wants to control from the top but LS keeps moving. LS not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but LS is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2# Lee drops back, looking for a kneebar! LS looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. LS looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from LS! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (17) vs (9) Lee Lee is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked LS off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: LS (17) vs (13) Lee #T13##SUB2# LS preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Lee . #SUB2# LS defends a prolonged rear naked choke attempt and turns nicely into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: LS (19) vs (13) Lee Lee wants to hit a sweep here but LS passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: LS (22) vs (13) Lee LS prevents Lee from getting the reversal.#T14# Lee wants to hold on but LS pushes him away. LS looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lee tries to reverse the position but LS maintains control. Lee just holding on. Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee regains half guard.#SUB2# Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! LS takes the fight on points by 22 to 13. In his post fight interview, Test LS started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
CFC CG 728
Date: Feb 08, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 41 wins and 30 losses; Isaac Vernon! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 4 losses; Frederick Lee ! The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD# Vernon gets a takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Vernon (2) vs (0) Lee Lee is looking to improve his position.
Vernon controlling the action here. Vernon has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Vernon prevents Lee from improving his position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1# The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Lee trying to control but Vernon postures up.
Lee wants to control the action here but instead Vernon manages to pass to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (5) vs (0) Lee Lee looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back! Score +3 for taking back: Vernon (8) vs (0) Lee The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vernon has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.#T2# We've been hearing good reports from Vernon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Vernon controls the position. Vernon keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Vernon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape. Vernon keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
Vernon trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Lee doesn't escape. Lee trying to control the hands but Vernon breaks the grip. Vernon keeps control of the position as Lee tries to break free.
#T3# Lee turns into Vernon and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (8) vs (2) Lee Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Vernon looking to control.
Vernon seems keen to control Lee 's posture. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Lee not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lee passes easily into side control. Nice work. Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (8) vs (5) Lee You can see the frustration on Vernon's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T4# Lee taking a break here but Vernon is having none of it and regains half guard. Lee is looking to advance position but Vernon won't allow it. Lee is just content to waste time from the top position. Vernon takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard. Vernon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lee controls the pace. Vernon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lee is one step ahead there. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Vernon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T5# Lee content to stall in guard here. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Vernon is retaining full guard. Lee trying to move into half guard but instead Vernon has managed to sweep! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (10) vs (5) Lee Lee looking to control.
Lee managing to control the position. #T6# Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. Lee wants to sweep but no luck. Lee is pulling down on Vernon's head to control his posture. Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Vernon's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (10) vs (7) Lee Vernon keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully. Lee passes Vernon's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Vernon is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2# Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vernon defends it well. #T7# Lee looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. Lee is thwarting Vernon's attempts to control the position. Lee is looking to take a break and control but Vernon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2# Lee is working for an americana but Vernon has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lee was thinking about the submission. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Vernon holds on and takes a little breather. Lee trying to control but Vernon is working from the bottom. #T8# Vernon seems keen to control Lee 's posture. Vernon wants to sweep but no luck. Lee wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. Lee sitting in guard here, content to control. Lee wants to control from the top but Vernon keeps moving. Vernon pulls Lee in to control the position. Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9# Lee keeps trying to improve his position. Vernon manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lee manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Vernon (12) vs (7) Lee Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lee trying to control the position.
Vernon slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Lee seems keen to control Vernon's posture. Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Vernon is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T10# Lee looking to control.
Lee seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Vernon trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee looking to control.
Vernon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. Vernon slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2# Lee isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vernon stacks Lee on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vernon! Score +3 for passing guard: Vernon (15) vs (7) Lee #T11# Lee wants to control but Vernon postures up. Lee is positioning himself to get back to half guard. Vernon trying to control the position but Lee is working away. Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T12# Vernon content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. This is a sustained period of stalling by Vernon. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee is looking for a sweep. Lee wants to control but Vernon postures up.#T13# Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. Vernon working away. Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control. Vernon slows the pace down. #T14# Vernon working away. Lee is trying to get back to half guard. Lee gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Vernon prevents Lee from improving his position. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee trying to control from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight! Vernon takes the fight on points by 15 to 7. Isaac Vernon really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Pulling Guard logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
CFC CG 723
Date: Jan 18, 2025 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the light heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 3 losses; Frederick Lee ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 131 wins and 81 losses; Moldy Jello! The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance. And Jello tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out. Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jello sprawls well. Jello wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet. Jello is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frederick 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. Jello leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. And Jello tries to counter it with a takedown but Lee pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T1# Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Jello manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lee 's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Lee dives in for a single leg takedown but Jello sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Jello feints the counter takedown.#TD2# Jello has Lee pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Jello pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Lee tumbling to the mat - Jello dives into Lee 's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Jello Lee has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lee is controlling Jello's posture. Jello has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at KFA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one. Jello preventing the sweep. #T2# Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. Lee being controlled here, momentarily. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (2) Jello The fighters are battling for position here. Jello manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. Jello is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jello is keeping the position for now. #T3# The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee is really struggling to control Jello but he's trying to hold on to the position. Lee looking to pass the guard. Lee advances to half guard. We've been hearing good reports from Lee 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jello keeps working. #T4##SUB# Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee wants to control but Jello is keeping him busy. #SUB# Lee is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Lee tries to pass to full mount but Jello defends it. Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jello does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T5# Lee wants to pass to mount but Jello is defending the position. Jello works his way to full guard. Good work. Lee wants to control from the top but Jello keeps moving. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Jello is retaining full guard. Lee pushing down on Jello's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB# Lee is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jello is just riding it out for now. Lee eventually gives up the hold. Jello is trying to control but can't.
#T6# Jello makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Jello. Jello can't keep his opponent in guard - Lee advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. Lee passes to side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (2) Jello Jello is looking for a sweep. Jello sneaks back into half guard. Lee controlling the pace. #T7# Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (8) vs (2) Jello Jello is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB# Lee goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Jello is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (8) vs (4) Jello Jello won't allow Lee to sweep him here. Jello tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. #SUB# Lee looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jello trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lee manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (4) Jello#T8# Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Jello tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lee trying to control but Jello is working from the bottom. Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jello swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Jello is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T9##SUB# Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jello dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (6) Jello Lee is pulling down on Jello's head. It's preventing any offense from Jello, at least for the moment. Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment. Lee is working hard here to advance position. Lee being controlled here, momentarily. #T10# Jello postures up.
Jello stopping the sweep attempt from Lee . Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Lee wants to sweep here but Jello controlling him for the moment. Jello wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. Lee trying to control the position.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T11# Lee is trying to control the position but Jello postures up. #SUB# Lee has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Jello is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Lee . Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (9) Jello Jello happy to just control the position for now. Lee tries to bench press Jello off him but Jello keeps the position. Jello taking a breather here. Lee tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Jello presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (10) vs (11) Jello#T12# Jello content just to control the position here. Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't. Jello controlling from mount. Lee wants to hold on but Jello pushes him away. Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. Lee is concentrating on defense, preventing Jello from advancing position. Lee trying to hold on to Jello's head to control him but Jello postures up.
#T13# Lee tries to get to full guard but Jello has control of the leg. Jello controlling the pace. Lee tries to roll over but Jello keeps him under control. Jello wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. Lee is looking to control Jello's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lee avoid being mounted? Lee wants to improve his position but Jello is controlling well.
#T14# Lee gets full guard. Jello preventing the sweep. Lee looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Jello puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee is trying to get back to full guard. Lee trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (14) Jello Jello controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight! Jello wins on points by 14 to 10. A victorious Moldy Jello thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 42 (185lbs, D1): Rio de Janeiro Qu - Round 1
Date: Sep 10, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Wulfgang Bleak! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 2 losses; Frederick Lee ! The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Daniel Cesar and Felipe Paraventi.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL# Bleak gets a clinch. #TD# Bleak has clasped his hands together around Lee 's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Bleak (4) vs (0) Lee Bleak slows the pace down. #SUB# Bleak is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lee has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Bleak is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lee knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bleak trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bleak is really struggling to control Lee but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB# Bleak looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. #T1# Bleak trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. What's Lee going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle. Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control. Lee manages to get back to half guard. Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bleak is working away from the top position though. Lee tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2##SUB# Bleak is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work. Lee wants to get back to full guard.#SUB# Bleak is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Lee is pressing down on Bleak's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2# Bleak avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bleak is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#T3##SUB# Bleak thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Lee has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bleak has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Bleak (7) vs (0) Lee Lee tries to bench press Bleak off him but Bleak keeps the position. Bleak trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #SUB# Bleak tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Bleak has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! Lee is looking to regain half guard here but Bleak keeps moving and retains side control. Bleak trying to control the position but Lee is working away. #T4##SUB# Bleak is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lee is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Bleak trying to control the action but Lee is working from the bottom. Bleak working away. Lee regains half guard. Lee tries to get to full guard but Bleak has control of the leg. Lee controlling the position well. Lee gets full guard.#T5# Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Bleak wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bleak's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bleak (7) vs (2) Lee Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bleak managing to control the position. Bleak wants to sweep but no luck. Lee controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Lee looking to pass the guard. Bleak tries to land a sweep but no joy. Bleak working a defensive guard here.
#T6# Lee wants to control from the top but Bleak keeps moving. Bleak wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Lee passes into half guard. Bleak is concentrating on defense, preventing Lee from advancing position. Bleak is looking to improve his position.
Bleak wants to control but Lee is keeping busy and won't allow it. Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Bleak knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Bleak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee 's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Bleak (11) vs (2) Lee Bleak is hanging on to Lee 's back as he tries to escape.
#T7##SUB# Lee fending off the submission attempt from Bleak. #SUB# Bleak looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Lee taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Wulfgang Bleak! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Wulfgang Bleak made sure he mentioned Advance Sport Supplements , along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (265lbs, D1): Sydney Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 50 wins and 27 losses; Enamorado Bandito! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Frederick Lee ! The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Ron Honeybunn and Topper Green.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious? We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight. Lee fails to land the takedown.#TD2# A momentary lapse in concentration from Bandito enables Lee to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bandito manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Bandito (0) vs (2) Lee Bandito is controlling Lee 's posture. Lee sitting in guard, not really doing much. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Bandito managing to control the position. Lee tries to free his leg and advance position but Bandito is retaining full guard. #T1# Lee won't allow Bandito to sweep him here. Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bandito swivels though and keeps the full guard. Lee is still trying to improve position. We've been hearing good reports from Bandito's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lee wants to control from the top but Bandito keeps moving. Lee looking to pass the guard. #T2# Bandito looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2# Lee drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Bandito manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Lee has Bandito in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Bandito (2) vs (2) Lee Bandito pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lee is keeping the position for now. Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Bandito trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3# Bandito postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Lee keeping full guard, as Bandito tries to pass. Lee working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Lee being controlled here, momentarily. Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bandito is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4# Bandito stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lee swivels though and keeps the full guard. Bandito not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. Lee looking for a sweep. Not yet Lee , not yet. Bandito will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions. Bandito tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard. Lee pulls Bandito in close to prevent any damage. Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Lee wants to control but Bandito passes easily into half guard.
Bandito works his way into full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (5) vs (2) Lee #T5# Lee is working to get back to half guard.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lee manages to regain half guard. Good work. Lee is staying active underneath Bandito, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB# Bandito is trying to work for a kimura but Lee is defending well.
Lee is trying to maintain the position but Bandito is very close to passing his half guard.#T6# Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Bandito content to control rather than advance. Lee is trying to get back to full guard. The fighters are battling for position here. Lee manages to regain full guard. Nice work. Bandito passes into half guard. Lee regains full guard. Nicely done. #T7# Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Lee . Bandito wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Lee is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Bandito controlling from the top position. Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bandito is one step ahead there. Lee is pulling down on Bandito's head. It's preventing any offense from Bandito, at least for the moment. Bandito stopping the sweep attempt from Lee .#T8##SUB2# Lee looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bandito has picked Lee up and slammed him! Lee can't keep hold of the triangle and Bandito manages to pass to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Bandito (8) vs (2) Lee Bandito is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Lee will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already. Lee prevents Bandito from improving position. Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it. Bandito advances to full mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Bandito (10) vs (2) Lee Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T9# Bandito wants to control the pace but Lee is squirming around nicely. Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bandito looking to control but Lee is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. Lee keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bandito controlling from mount. Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #T10# Lee is looking to get to half guard. Bandito avoids the attempt from Lee to control. Lee tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control. Bandito can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lee is looking to escape. Lee tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control. Lee looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight. Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T11# Lee tries to reverse the position but Bandito maintains control. Lee tries to lock up and control but Bandito gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away. Bandito looking to control and managing it successfully. Lee wants to control but Bandito is having none of it. Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Bandito sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. Lee is squirming around, avoiding Bandito's attempts to control the action. #T12# Lee is desperately trying to improve his position but Bandito has a good base and remains in mount. Lee tries to improve his position but instead Bandito has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Bandito (13) vs (2) Lee #SUB# Bandito working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. Lee tries to escape the position.
Lee keeps trying to improve his position. Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Bandito controls the position.#T13# Bandito has the hooks in. Lee is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB# Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee is really stuck here.
#SUB# Lee has hold of Bandito's leg, trying to break free but it's let Bandito lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Lee is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Bandito throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 13:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Enamorado Bandito! A victorious Enamorado Bandito thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 10, 2023 |
#R1##TD2# Fletcher manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Lee on his heels. He'll look to pass Lee 's guard now, I'm sure. Lee pulls Fletcher in to control the position. Fletcher is looking to work some ground and pound but Lee has wrist control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Fletcher trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fletcher working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Lee is on top in guard.
#REVR# Lee advances to half guard. Fletcher is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Lee 's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Lee 's back! Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Fletcher. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Lee staying busy and making it hard for Fletcher to control. Lee tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Fletcher thowing shots but they're missing. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Fletcher tries to control but Lee wriggling away. Lee is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T1# Lee regains half guard. Fletcher 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 regains full guard. Nicely done. Lee wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. Fletcher with a flurry of punches that miss. Lee has Fletcher pulled in close to control his posture. Fletcher won't allow Lee to sweep him here. Lee lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR# Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Fletcher. We've been hearing good reports from Lee 's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Lee wants to pass the guard but Fletcher is keeping the position. Lee works a leg free and moves into half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB# Lee is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fletcher doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lee . #T2# Lee passes to side control. Lee is looking to take a break and control but Fletcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Lee trying to control the action but Fletcher is working from the bottom. #T3##SUB# Lee working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB# Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fletcher knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything. Lee wants to take a breather but Fletcher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lee . #T4# Fletcher wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Lee is now in half guard. Lee works his way into full mount! Lee tries to control but Fletcher wriggling away. Lee wants to take Fletcher's back but he can't do it this time. #SUB# Lee swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Fletcher is now in Lee 's guard. A big mistake from Lee there, giving up the dominant position! Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Fletcher is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two. Lee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Lee dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD2# Fletcher feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. Lee wants to sweep but no luck. Lee pulls Fletcher in close to his closed guard and prevents Fletcher from doing any damage or advancing position. Lee manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fletcher manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR# Lee sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fletcher's guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Lee is working for a kimura but Fletcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Fletcher tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land. #T1# Lee moves into full mount! Fletcher won't be happy about that! Lee moves to back control. #SUB# Lee is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Fletcher has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB# Lee sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Fletcher taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Frederick Lee ! Frederick Lee decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. In defeat, Jett Fletcher stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank you to my family and fans! You are amazing! God bless! '. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 05, 2023 |
#R1# Gonzalez cracks Lee with a good jab.#CUT#It looks like Frederick Lee has been cut. Gonzalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee .#KD# Gonzalez cracks Lee with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gonzalez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lee to stand back up! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Lee shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and Gonzalez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#KD# Gonzalez feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lee sprawling to the canvas! Lee rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gonzalez finish him?!
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Gonzalez sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Frederick Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD# Gonzalez cracks Lee with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lee looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Gonzalez finish him?
Jab from Gonzalez. Lee misses with a takedown attempt and Gonzalez counters with a right hand to the body. Shaun Gonzalez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frederick Lee .#T1##KD# Gonzalez lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Gonzalez stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet! Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Gonzalez gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage. Gonzalez lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee shoots and misses and Gonzalez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Gonzalez is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. 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!#KD# Gonzalez lands a big right hand that sends Lee crashing to the mat! Gonzalez stays standing though and waves Lee back to his feet!#ROC#Lee is rocked! Lee misses with a takedown and Gonzalez counters with a big right hand! Oh Lee is in trouble here! Gonzalez follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shaun Gonzalez! A victorious Shaun Gonzalez thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
TWGC 39 (265lbs, D2): Montreal Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 15, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Frederick Lee ! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tarik Oren! The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2# Oren moves into range and clinches up with Lee .#TD2# Oren gets a trip takedown into half guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lee (0) vs (2) Oren The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee gets back to full guard.
Lee has his hands on Oren's head, controlling the position. Oren stopping the sweep attempt from Lee . We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Oren being controlled here momentarily. #T1# Lee controls Oren momentarily but Oren frees himself. Oren wants to pass the guard but Lee is keeping the position. Lee might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Lee trying to control the position here. Oren controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2# Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy. Lee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Oren controls the pace. Lee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lee controlling the position.#T3# Lee has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent. Oren not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. It looks like Oren might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it. Lee keeping full guard, as Oren tries to pass. Lee working a defensive guard here.
#T4# Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Oren is one step ahead there. Lee has control of Oren's left arm, preventing Oren from doing any damage. Lee is trying to control the position but Oren postures up. Lee trying to control the position here. #T5# Oren preventing the sweep. Lee managing to control the position. Lee is trying to keep Oren in close.
Lee trying to control the position here. #T6# Oren is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. Lee pulls Oren in close to prevent any damage. Oren 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. #T7# Let's hope that Oren has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T8# Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Oren is proving a slippery customer.
Oren is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Oren's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige. Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Oren has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gumburcules Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.#T9# Lee being controlled here, momentarily. Lee is pulling down on Oren's head to control his posture. Oren must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Lee wants to hit a sweep here but Oren passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Lee there! Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (5) Oren#T10# Oren takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. Lee sneaks a leg under to get to half guard. Oren slows the pace down in half guard. Lee desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T11# Lee is looking to improve his position.
Oren content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. Lee wants to get back to full guard but Oren has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (0) vs (8) Oren#T12# Oren controlling the position from side mount. Lee tries to bench press Oren off him but Oren keeps the position. #T13# Lee trying to remain calm as Oren controls from the top position. Lee manages to work his way to half guard, despite Oren's best efforts. Oren is taking a breather. Lee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something. Oren wants to pass the guard but Lee is defending well. Oren controlling the pace. Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Oren's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Oren's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Lee (4) vs (8) Oren#T14# Lee controls the position. Lee 's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. Oren looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
And that's the end of the fight! Oren wins on points by 8 to 4. Tarik Oren seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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