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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Finals - Round 1
Date: May 29, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Kenyon Igwe! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
Igwe has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lee after a bit of a struggle.
I was talking to Igwe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#TD2#
Lee jumps guard.
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Igwe content to stall in guard here.
Igwe pushes down on Lee's leg and manages to get into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee moves into full guard.
Lee can't keep his opponent in guard - Igwe advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #T1#
Igwe controlling the action here.
Lee trying to hold on to Igwe's head to control him but Igwe postures up.
Lee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Lee won't allow Igwe to pass to mount.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Lee has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Igwe is working away from the top position though.
Igwe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Igwe wants to free his trapped foot but Lee is holding on for dear life with his legs. #T3#
Igwe controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lee with the active half guard here but Igwe passes nicely into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (3) vs (0) Lee
Igwe advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Igwe (5) vs (0) Lee
Lee wants to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.#T4#
Igwe controlling from mount.
Igwe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Lee tries to hold on but Igwe pushes him away.
Igwe content just to control the position here.
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T5#
Igwe controlling from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee working to try and regain half guard.
Igwe controlling his opponent.
Igwe wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Igwe takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#T6#
Lee is in all sorts of trouble here.
Igwe avoids the attempt from Lee to control.
Lee really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T7#
Igwe controlling the position easily from mount.
Lee is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Igwe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Igwe fails to advance to Lee's back. #T8#
Lee is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lee wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (8) vs (0) Lee
Lee looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
You can see the frustration on Lee's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
#T9#
Igwe keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
Lee trying to control the hands but Igwe won't let him.
Lee is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Igwe has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T10#
Lee trying to control the action but Igwe just sinks the hooks in.
Igwe is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
#T11#
Lee is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Lee trying to control but not successfully. #T12#
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Igwe doesn't have the hooks in and Lee manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (8) vs (2) Lee
Lee pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Igwe is keeping the position for now.
Igwe is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.
Lee looking to sit in guard and control but Igwe gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Igwe (10) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to hold Igwe in close to prevent damage but Igwe has managed to pass into half guard.
#T13#
Lee wants to control but Igwe is keeping busy.
Igwe perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Igwe continues to stall.#T14#
Lee is looking for a sweep. Igwe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Igwe passes to full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Igwe (13) vs (2) Lee
Lee is trying to escape the mount but Igwe keeps good control and instead manages to take Lee's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Igwe (16) vs (2) Lee
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Igwe is riding his opponent, not letting Lee buck him off.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igwe takes the fight on points by 16 to 2. |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 21, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Akhmat Danzakov! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Patrick Alders and Paul Aken.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Danzakov but Danzakov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Danzakov has a takedown stuffed.
Lee tries to counter with a clinch but Danzakov shakes him off and moves away.
Lee tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Danzakov swivels and escapes.
Danzakov fails with the takedown.
Danzakov has his takedown stuffed#CL2#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Akhmat Danzakov. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Lee pulls guard.
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB2#
Lee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Danzakov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Danzakov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Danzakov's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (0) vs (2) Lee
Danzakov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Danzakov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T1##SUB#
Danzakov is looking for a triangle here but Lee uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (5) Lee
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working.
Danzakov manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee is keen to just control but Danzakov is a slippery customer.
Danzakov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lee trying to pass the guard but Danzakov defending well.
Danzakov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Danzakov tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Well, if Lee is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#SUB#
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now. #SUB#
Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee trying to control the action but Danzakov is working from the bottom.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB#
Danzakov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Lee is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Danzakov defends it well. #T3#
Danzakov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee pushing down on Danzakov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee is pressing down on Danzakov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Danzakov is holding on for now.
Danzakov wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Danzakov is not content to let Lee control the position.
We've been informed that Lee has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#T4##SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Danzakov is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Danzakov is looking to get back to full guard here but Lee has managed to pass to side control instead. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (8) Lee#SUB2#
Lee tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Danzakov keeps working. #SUB2#
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!
Danzakov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lee's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T5##SUB2#
Lee seems to be looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.
Danzakov moves into full guard.
Lee stands and throws Danzakov's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (0) vs (11) Lee
Lee advances to mount. Score +2 for reaching mount: Danzakov (0) vs (13) Lee
Danzakov tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (0) vs (16) Lee
Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lee is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Danzakov tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
#T6#
Danzakov looking very determined here, making life difficult for Lee.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
#SUB2#
Lee tightening his grip on Danzakov, looking for the choke.
Danzakov is really stuck here.
Danzakov is working hard here to advance position.
Danzakov breaks Lee's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (16) Lee
Danzakov wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving. #SUB#
Danzakov drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Lee manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Danzakov has Lee in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Danzakov (2) vs (18) Lee#T7#
Lee wants to control from the top but Danzakov keeps moving.
Danzakov looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Lee puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Lee uses his free foot to push down on Danzakov's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Danzakov. Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (21) Lee
Lee sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Danzakov is trying desperately to improve position.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time. #T8#
Danzakov can't escape the position.
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Lee tries to control but Danzakov wriggling away.
Lee prevents Danzakov from getting the reversal.
Lee looking to control and managing it successfully.
Lee wants to control the pace but Danzakov is squirming around nicely.
Danzakov working to try and regain half guard.
#SUB2#
Lee looking to secure an arm triangle but Danzakov defends it well. #T9#
Lee trying to control but Danzakov is having none of it.
Danzakov keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Danzakov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB#
Danzakov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lee not doing much here.
#SUB#
Danzakov actively working from the bottom here.#T10##SUB#
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
Danzakov is breathing heavily.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Danzakov does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB2#
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Danzakov sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee wants to take a breather but Danzakov is having none of it. #SUB#
Danzakov looking for submissions off his back.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Danzakov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily. #T11#
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Danzakov is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is taking a breather. Danzakov 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.
Danzakov is pressing down on Lee's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB#
Danzakov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lee passes into half guard.
Lee controlling the pace. #SUB#
Danzakov looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Lee pushes past his half guard into mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Danzakov (2) vs (24) Lee
Danzakov is trying to escape the mount.
Lee looking to control but Danzakov is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T12#
Lee manages to capitalize on a mistake by Danzakov to take his back! Score +3 for taking back: Danzakov (2) vs (27) Lee#SUB2#
Lee has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Danzakov tries to escape but Lee has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB2#
Lee has the hooks in. Danzakov is starting to panic. He's trying to push off one of the legs but he's left his neck open to attack. Lee passes his arm under Danzakov's neck and tightens up a rear naked choke! This one is surely all over! Yes, Danzakov taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 12:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mo Lee! |
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Event:
TWGC 41 (170lbs, D4): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 20, 2024 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Mo Lee! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Bjarne Bonderoev!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Aafke Stam and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee looks for a takedown but Bonderoev sprawls well.
Bonderoev leaves Lee with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bonderoev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bonderoev wants it to stay on the feet.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Bonderoev. Bonderoev gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Bonderoev takes the fight into the clinch.
Bonderoev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T1#
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bonderoev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lee tries to pull guard but Bonderoev won't allow it.
Bonderoev wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD#
Lee decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Bonderoev is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (2) vs (0) Bonderoev#SUB#
Lee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Bonderoev working for a triangle but Lee defends it easily.
#T2##SUB2#
Bonderoev looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonderoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Bonderoev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lee defends it easily.#T3#
Bonderoev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bonderoev pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
Bonderoev keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Bonderoev keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #SUB2#
Bonderoev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Bonderoev is pulling down on Lee's head. It's preventing any offense from Lee, at least for the moment.#SUB2#
Bonderoev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lee looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to control but Bonderoev is working from the bottom.
Lee pushes down on Bonderoev's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Lee is looking to stall here but Bonderoev recovers full guard.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonderoev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lee passes Bonderoev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee wants to take a breather but Bonderoev is having none of it.
We've been informed that Bonderoev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bonderoev controlling the position well.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonderoev keeps working. #T6##SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee wants to free his trapped foot but Bonderoev is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bonderoev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lee is working away from the top position though.
Bonderoev gets back to full guard.
Bonderoev keeping full guard, as Lee tries to pass. #T7#
Lee is working hard here to advance position.
Lee advances to half guard.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonderoev keeps working.
Bonderoev wants to get back to full guard.
Lee slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bonderoev has managed to free his arm - good work. #T8#
Bonderoev is trying to get back to full guard.
Lee trying to control from half guard but Bonderoev is working away.
Lee is really struggling to control Bonderoev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Bonderoev controlling the position for now.#T9#
Bonderoev is refusing to be controlled, as Lee sits in half guard.
Bonderoev wants to control but Lee is keeping busy.
Bonderoev wants to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Bonderoev is defending against the submission attempts here by Lee.
#SUB2#
Bonderoev looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T10#
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.#SUB#
Lee is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lee looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Lee is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lee passes into side control, despite Bonderoev's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (5) vs (0) Bonderoev
Bonderoev tries to improve position but can't. #T11#
Lee slows the pace down.
Bonderoev is trying to improve his position.
Bonderoev isn't going anywhere.
Bonderoev can't do much from the bottom here.
Lee moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Lee (7) vs (0) Bonderoev#T12#
Lee controlling the pace for now.
Bonderoev working to try and regain half guard.
Lee can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bonderoev is looking to escape.
Bonderoev gets back to half guard.#T13#
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bonderoev does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee trying to control from Bonderoev's half guard. Bonderoev has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Bonderoev wants to get back to full guard but Lee has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Lee (10) vs (0) Bonderoev
Lee looking to control but instead Bonderoev has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Lee keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#SUB2#
Bonderoev looking for submissions off his back.#T14##SUB#
Lee is working for an americana but Bonderoev has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Lee was thinking about the submission.
Bonderoev is trying to keep Lee in close.
#SUB2#
Bonderoev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bonderoev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Lee (10) vs (2) Bonderoev
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee takes the fight on points by 10 to 2. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 05, 2024 |
#R1##TD2#
Lee shoots in and bounces Bitok off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bitok controlling Lee's posture.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bitok is on top in guard.
#REVR#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bitok controlling from the top position.
Bitok has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lee has his hands on Bitok's head, controlling the position. #T1##SUB2#
Lee throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Bitok escapes and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Lee tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bitok will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lee can't do much from the bottom here.
Bitok is looking to take a break and control but Lee is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lee is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Lee is trying to get back to half guard.#T3#
Bitok wants to take a breather but Lee manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bitok.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Bitok got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bitok has managed to get both his arms back between Lee's legs - danger averted.
Lee looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee keeping moving, preventing Bitok from controlling successfully.
Bitok is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitok not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick
and Bitok makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lee really felt that one!
Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee. #CL2#
Lee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bitok, pushing him back against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#BC2#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mo Lee will probably get the nod.
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#
Lee lands a nice hook to Bitok's body. Bitok takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown. Bitok tries to sprawl out of it but Lee keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bitok manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bitok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Bitok's front leg but catches the back leg as Bitok tries to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Bitok sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.#TD2#
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee stalling. #T1#
Lee is thwarting Bitok's attempts to control the position.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lee wants to pass to mount but Bitok is defending the position. #T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Lee sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bitok defending well though.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Lee not doing much here.
#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
And Bitok counters with a quick kick to the body but Lee blocks it.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Lee.#CL2#
Lee closes the distance and clinches.#TD2#
Lee jumps into guard, dragging Bitok to the mat.
Lee controls Bitok momentarily but Bitok frees himself.
Lee thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage. #T3#
Bitok wants to control from the top but Lee keeps moving.
Bitok is fighting to break Lee's control of his arms but Lee is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#ES2#
Lee has his feet on Bitok's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Mo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
#T4##TD2#
Lee looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bitok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bitok working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitok is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mo Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bitok defends well and Lee ends up having to push Bitok into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee tries for a takedown but Bitok sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
It appears Bitok was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Lee gets a clinch. #BC2#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bitok is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kulata Bitok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Lee.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T1#
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Bitok keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bitok is looking to counter with a body kick.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Bitok, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Bitok against the cage but Bitok circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bitok throws a quick counter kick to the body but Lee avoids it.
Bitok displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee. #T2#
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Bitok stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lee.#CL2#
Lee has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD2#
Lee jumps guard and drags Bitok to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mo Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lee is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#SUB2#
Lee looking for subs off his back but Bitok has passed one foot through into half guard.
#T3#
Lee gets full guard.
Lee controlling Bitok's posture. #SUB2#
Lee has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Bitok doesn't defend quickly enough and Lee has managed to lock this one up! Can Bitok escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Lee on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mo Lee! |
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Date: Dec 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Lee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck slaps away a takedown attempt from Lee, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Lee was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck lands a slapping body shot.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt.
Brandybuck now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Brandybuck tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lee was well out of range. Poor timing from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee misses with a head kick.
A jab from Brandybuck misses. #T2#
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Brandybuck throws an off balance right hand
#CL#
and Lee counters by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
A right hand to the body from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
#TD#
Lee gets control of Brandybuck's arms and successfully pulls guard. Lee will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
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!
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lee controls Brandybuck momentarily but Brandybuck frees himself. #T3#
Lee looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
We've been informed that Brandybuck has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brandybuck throws a poor cross that misses
and Lee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T4#
Lee shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brandybuck ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Samwell Brandybuck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee staying out of range there.#T5#
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck 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 Brandybuck sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Lee is trying to break the clinch but Brandybuck is controlling him.
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T6#
Lee wants to break the clinch but can't.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Brandybuck gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Brandybuck fails to land.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
Brandybuck trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Lee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brandybuck is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T7##SUB#
Lee working for a triangle but Brandybuck defends it easily.
Brandybuck stopping the sweep attempt from Lee.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Lee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee.
#T8#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Lee scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Lee throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brandybuck's waist but Brandybuck gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lee off to one side.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
Brandybuck swings away with a body shot that misses
and Lee counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brandybuck with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee is breathing heavily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut. Lee saw that one coming.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Brandybuck thows a left - swing and a miss!
Some wild striking there from Lee.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#T9#
Brandybuck missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown attempt from Lee. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Brandybuck 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#
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee throws the kick towards the body but Brandybuck avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Lee clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck prevents a takedown attempt there.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandybuck lands a left hand.
Lee changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Brandybuck fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Brandybuck has him pressed against the cage.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brandybuck pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandybuck lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brandybuck working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocks a body shot from Brandybuck.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Brandybuck lands with a left to the head.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body. #T2#
Brandybuck lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Brandybuck swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brandybuck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt - Brandybuck sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to clinch.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.#T3#
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Lee counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brandybuck.
Lee wants to break free but Brandybuck has control.
Nice body punch from Brandybuck - that landed with a thud.
Brandybuck is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck lands a right hand. #T4#
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Samwell Brandybuck seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Brandybuck has a couple of punches blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Good body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brandybuck lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
#T5#
Lee is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lee jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brandybuck walks away with a smile on his face. Lee gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brandybuck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brandybuck listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Brandybuck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee throws a big counter combination but Brandybuck scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Lee throws a series of punches but Brandybuck avoids them all with ease.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Brandybuck as he avoids it easily. #T6#
Brandybuck lands a nice shot to the body.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck has Lee pressed against the cage, preventing Lee from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Brandybuck avoids the damage to the body. #TD#
Lee has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Brandybuck uses from the top position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Lee tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandybuck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T7##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Mo Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandybuck circles away.
Lee throws a body punch but Brandybuck moves out of range. #T8#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.
Brandybuck throws a punch but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Lee drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him. #T9#
Lee is trying to control the position but Brandybuck postures up.
Lee wants to sweep here but Brandybuck controlling him for the moment.
Lee has a closed guard, preventing Brandybuck from standing up. #SUB#
Brandybuck avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lee looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandybuck is one step ahead there.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Brandybuck showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Brandybuck blocks a head kick by Lee.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck avoids the body shot from Lee.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brandybuck lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Lee shoots for a double leg takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well. He's pushed Lee's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Brandybuck looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Lee staying out of range there.
Brandybuck misses the jab.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a wild body shot.
Lee goes for a double leg but Brandybuck avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Brandybuck continues to drive forward.
Brandybuck misses with a punch to the body.
Lee blocking some punches.
#BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Brandybuck wants it to stay on the feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brandybuck.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Lee throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Brandybuck throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Brandybuck.#T3#
Lee slips under a jab.
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Brandybuck pinned against the cage. Brandybuck gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Lee avoids the body shot from Brandybuck.
#TD#
Lee shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Brandybuck is trying to defend but Lee finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lee is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#SU#
Lee decides to return to a standing position. #T4#
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Brandybuck is fending him off so far but Lee persists. Nope, Brandybuck circles away and we're back to standing.
Lee is looking to wear down Brandybuck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brandybuck finds it's way round the side to connect with Lee's head.
Brandybuck works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
And Lee counters with a quick kick to the body but Brandybuck blocks it.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brandybuck takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T5#
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.
Lee tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee slips a straight right by Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee wants to clinch up but Brandybuck keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.#T6#
Lee fails with the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Brandybuck.
Lee looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Brandybuck! But no joy.
Lee scores with a head kick.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Brandybuck manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brandybuck but Brandybuck pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a series of strikes. Brandybuck will be more careful next time no doubt. #T7#
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Lee shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brandybuck manages to circle out of the way.#CL#
Lee clinches.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck avoids the head kick by Lee.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brandybuck throws out the jab.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.#T8#
Lee fails with the takedown.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brandybuck swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
#T9#
Brandybuck tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brandybuck stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck lands a body shot in the clinch.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brandybuck fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard.
#SU2#
Brandybuck gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brandybuck looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Brandybuck really dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Brandybuck prevents the takedown attempt.
Lee can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brandybuck.
Brandybuck can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brandybuck prevents Lee from breaking the clinch.
Lee prevents a body shot from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck struggles to land a body shot inside as Lee controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with some punches.
#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brandybuck.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brandybuck gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Brandybuck smiles and moves away.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.
Brandybuck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brandybuck swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.#T2#
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Brandybuck lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Brandybuck throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Brandybuck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Brandybuck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lee.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.#T3#
A jab from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck throws an overhand right that lands on Lee's shoulder, as Lee tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Brandybuck moves out of range easily.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brandybuck connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown but Brandybuck shows good takedown defense.
Lee takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
As Brandybuck looks to move away, Lee throws a big counter combo but Brandybuck just gets out of the way.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee fails with the takedown.#T4#
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee blocks it.
Lee is looking to counter the offense by Brandybuck and move into the clinch.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Brandybuck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a straight left.
Lee staying out of range there.
Lee is looking to clinch but Brandybuck is avoiding it.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brandybuck.
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
Lee closes this distance looking for a takedown but Brandybuck circles away.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T5##CL#
Lee darts in and clinches Brandybuck up against the cage.
Lee is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD#
Lee manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lee looking to control.
Brandybuck wants to stand but Lee has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brandybuck must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SU2#
Brandybuck stands up from Lee's guard - Brandybuck perhaps looking for a knockout.
Lee tries to bum rush Brandybuck with a series of wild strikes but Brandybuck uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T6#
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Brandybuck.
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee shoots in but Brandybuck avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T7#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Lee fails with the takedown.
Brandybuck pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brandybuck lands a right hook to the body.
Brandybuck smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lee tries to clinch but Brandybuck moves out of range.
Brandybuck throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brandybuck looks to throw the jab but Lee is out of range.
Brandybuck throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Brandybuck scores with a body shot.
Brandybuck throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck stuffs the takedown.#T8#
The fight stays on the outside here - Lee looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brandybuck misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee tries to clinch there but Brandybuck circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
A little jabbing left from Brandybuck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandybuck misses with a jab to the body
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Brandybuck - just one landing.
Lee is looking to clinch.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Brandybuck throws a big shot that misses.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Brandybuck swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T9#
Brandybuck avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brandybuck throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandybuck as he jumps to the side.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brandybuck misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brandybuck sprawls well. Brandybuck wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lee gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee blocks a jab.
Lee appears to be looking for a big counter.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Brandybuck sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samwell Brandybuck dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R5#
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Lee fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lee tries to clinch up.
Brandybuck scores with a punch to the head.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee attempts a counter takedown but Brandybuck avoids it well and moves away.
Lee uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandybuck. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandybuck sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee blocks an uppercut.
Lee is trying to break free.
Lee has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Brandybuck after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mo Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Brandybuck lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lee tries to work over Brandybuck's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee jumps guard but Brandybuck turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short uppercut from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
Lee tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brandybuck just stands there and leans against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brandybuck tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Brandybuck gets underhooks to prevent Lee's takedown attempt.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandybuck working aggressively here.
Lee blocking some punches.
Brandybuck lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Brandybuck is defending well.
Brandybuck stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Brandybuck scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Brandybuck checks a leg kick.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T3#
Lee shoots in and drives through. Brandybuck sprawls well.
Brandybuck throws a lazy right hand but Lee sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee slips a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandybuck circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big left from Brandybuck misses.
Brandybuck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
Lee pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Brandybuck back to the cage. Lee follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Brandybuck scores with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Brandybuck as he connects with a hook.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Nice sprawl there from Brandybuck as Lee shoots in.
A countering left hand to the body from Brandybuck misses.
Lee blocks a jab.#T4#
Lee slips under a jab from Brandybuck.
Brandybuck throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Brandybuck misses
and Lee counters with a solid body kick.
Brandybuck throws a right hand that misses
and Lee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brandybuck's knee momentarily.
Brandybuck displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lee.
Lee dives in and grabs Brandybuck's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandybuck pushes down on Lee's head and hops out.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot.
Lee shoots for a takedown but Brandybuck saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A slow jab from Brandybuck misses its intended target.
Brandybuck scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lee slips under a jab.#T5#
Lee takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Brandybuck misses the shot to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brandybuck.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Brandybuck pushes him off.
Brandybuck just misses with a punch to the body.
Brandybuck looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brandybuck misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Brandybuck defends well and Lee ends up having to push Brandybuck into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brandybuck misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Lee manages to break the clinch.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Lee.#T6#
Brandybuck uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Brandybuck throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Brandybuck breaks away and moves out of range.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Brandybuck swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Brandybuck swings widly with a right hand
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Brandybuck backing up. Brandybuck nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee defending well as Brandybuck loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Brandybuck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee is looking for a counter combo.
Brandybuck throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Brandybuck swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Brandybuck misses the target.
Nice takedown defense from Brandybuck. No joy for Lee on that attempt.
Lee is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brandybuck sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee moves away from the strike by Brandybuck.
Lee looks for a takedown but Brandybuck sprawls well.#T7#
Brandybuck swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Brandybuck checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No luck for Lee with that takedown attempt.
Brandybuck throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Brandybuck misses with a looping left.
Lee closes the distance and clinches up with Brandybuck, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes Brandybuck against the cage but Brandybuck circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brandybuck throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brandybuck waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Brandybuck throws a shot from downtown. Lee moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries for a takedown but Brandybuck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Brandybuck misses with a looping right.
Lee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandybuck.
Lee shoots in for a double leg but Brandybuck sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.#T8#
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
Lee forces Brandybuck back against the cage and clinches.
Brandybuck throws a head punch that misses.
Brandybuck tries to throw a body punch but Lee avoids it by throwing Brandybuck back against the cage.
Brandybuck misses with a body punch.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee can't break the clinch.
Brandybuck tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Lee tries to pull guard but Brandybuck holds him up against the cage and eventually Lee drops back down to his feet.
Brandybuck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee tries to break free but Brandybuck pushes him back against the cage.#TD#
Lee pulls guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brandybuck is looking to stand up but Lee won't let him.
Brandybuck 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.#T9##SUB#
Lee is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Brandybuck is aware though and is defending well.
Brandybuck has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Lee is proving hard to escape from.
Mo Lee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brandybuck won't allow Lee to sweep him here. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Brandybuck misses with a hook.
Lee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brandybuck.
Mo Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee moves out of range as Brandybuck strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samwell Brandybuck comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandybuck winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 45:50
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 45:50
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samwell Brandybuck! |
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Event:
TWGC 40 (185lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Sep 02, 2023 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the middleweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Spiffy Pippin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Hilo, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mo Lee!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Anni Minnemäki and Ben Zyskovitsi.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Pippin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side. #CL#
Pippin closes the distance and pushes Lee back into the cage.
Pippin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Lee pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Lee tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lee has Pippin pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pippin manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pippin stops a takedown attempt from Lee.
Spiffy Pippin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mo Lee.
Lee has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Pippin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#TD#
Pippin pulls guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee trying to control the position from guard on top but Pippin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Pippin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Pippin has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.#T1#
Pippin wants to sweep but no luck.
Pippin managing to control the position. #SUB#
Pippin looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lee looking to pass the guard.
Pippin has control of Lee's left arm, preventing Lee from doing any damage. #T2#
Lee wants to control from the top but Pippin keeps moving.
Lee stopping the sweep attempt from Pippin.
Pippin has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB#
Pippin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Pippin is pulling down on Lee's head to control his posture. #T3##SUB#
Pippin has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Pippin 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 trying to control but Pippin is working from the bottom. #T4##SUB2#
Lee drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pippin dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (2) vs (0) Lee
Lee not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pippin slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Pippin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Lee trying to keep a closed guard but Pippin is proving a slippery customer.
#T5#
Pippin stands and throws Lee's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Pippin (5) vs (0) Lee#SUB#
Pippin goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lee has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pippin but great work by Lee. Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pippin (5) vs (4) Lee
Pippin is trying to escape the position but Lee is controlling the position.
Pippin wants to control but Lee postures up.
Pippin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Pippin keeps Lee under control for a moment.#T6#
Pippin wants to control but Lee postures up.
Pippin is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Pippin is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Lee off and has taken his back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Pippin (9) vs (4) Lee#SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lee rolls, trying to escape but Pippin keeps control of the position.
Lee is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T7##SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Pippin. #SUB#
Lee defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Pippin working for the choke.
Pippin has good solid back control here.
Lee tries to escape the position.
#T8##SUB#
Pippin is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Pippin gets his hands free.
What can Lee do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
#SUB#
Pippin looking for the choke but no joy. #T9##SUB#
Lee fending off the submission attempt from Pippin.
Pippin biding his time, looking for the opening.
Lee tries to escape the position.
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Pippin looking for the RNC. #T10##SUB#
Pippin is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Lee trying to control the action but Pippin just sinks the hooks in.
Lee is really stuck here.
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Pippin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lee wants to control his opponent's hands but Pippin gets his hands free. #T11#
I really don't envy Lee right now.
Pippin really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Lee.#SUB#
Pippin has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lee has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Pippin slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Lee is trying to break free.
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Pippin looking to break Lee's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lee remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Pippin will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T12#
Pippin controlling well, preventing Lee from escaping the position.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
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Pippin tightening his grip on Lee, looking for the choke.
Pippin is hanging on to Lee's back as he tries to escape.
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Pippin patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Pippin is persistently looking for the submission but Lee is defending it well.
#T13##SUB#
Pippin is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Lee knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Lee for a finish.
Pippin keeps control of the position easily here as Lee tries to buck him off.
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Lee is having to fend off submission attempts from Pippin, who is looking to sink in the choke. Pippin doesn't have the hooks in though and Lee manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (9) vs (6) Lee#SUB#
Pippin is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Lee is aware though and is defending well.#T14#
Lee wants to control from the top but Pippin keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lee trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Pippin manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Pippin (11) vs (6) Lee
And that's the end of the fight!
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