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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tom Riddle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anderson Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riddle comes to the cage accompanied by Hedwig's Theme. Anderson Lee acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tom Riddle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Anderson Lee!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Winston Howard and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Riddle did well to prevent Lee getting side control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Riddle has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee!
Riddle wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Lee stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lee tried to score with a low kick but Riddle checks it.
Riddle tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee shoots in and gets a takedown into Riddle's guard.
Lee avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Riddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Riddle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lee advances position into side control!
Riddle on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Riddle tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lee decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Riddle on that attempt.
Lee takes the fight into the clinch.
Riddle is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle throws a head punch that misses.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Lee won't allow it.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Lee was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Riddle is breathing heavily.
Lee trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle working to try and regain half guard.
Lee tries to control but Riddle wriggling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee landing strikes from the mount and Riddle is in trouble!
Riddle throwing hammer fists to the chest of Lee. What's that going to do exactly?
Riddle is looking to improve his position but Lee isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lee punching from mount but Riddle doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Lee landing shots from mount.
Lee misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Riddle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riddle flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Riddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Riddle kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lee tries to pass the half guard into mount. Riddle knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lee seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riddle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Anderson Lee was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Riddle takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Riddle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Riddle looking for a sweep. Not yet Riddle, not yet.
Riddle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lee is pushing down on Riddle's leg trying to pass to half guard. Riddle is fighting to maintain full guard but Lee has managed to sneak the leg through.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee is trying to control the action in half guard but Riddle is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Lee is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Riddle sees it coming and defends easily.
Lee thows a huge punch but Riddle dodges it nicely.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lee works his way into full mount!
Riddle is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Lee dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Riddle misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Riddle gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Riddle tries to pull guard but Lee forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Riddle tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Riddle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Riddle jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Riddle tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lee just stands there and leans against the cage.
Riddle is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lee is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Riddle to the mat. Riddle regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Lee's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Lee working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Anderson Lee has got the better of the ground game so far.
Riddle has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Lee forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Riddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee prevents Riddle from improving his position.
Lee is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Riddle has managed to free his arm - good work.
Lee has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Riddle tries to improve his position but instead Lee has taken his back!
Lee controls the position.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Lee's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Lee slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee wants to control but Riddle is keeping busy.
Riddle is trapped and Lee is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Riddle tries to roll but Lee sticks to his back.
Lee is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Lee missing with punches from the back.
Lee is persistently looking for the submission but Riddle is defending it well.
Riddle rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee seems to be working for a kimura but Riddle defends the submission attempt.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Riddle has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Lee escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Lee!
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddle keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an elbow but Riddle slips to the side and avoids it well.
Riddle tries to bench press Lee off him but Lee keeps the position.
Lee is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Riddle knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lee looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lee wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anderson Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lee scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Lee is looking to take a break and control but Riddle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Riddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riddle tries to roll over but Lee keeps him under control.
Lee is trying to control. Riddle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riddle is looking for a sweep. Lee is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lee throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle actively working from the bottom here.
Riddle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Riddle actively working from the bottom here.
Lee takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lee is working for a submission of some sort.
Lee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Lee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Riddle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lee pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riddle wants to get back to full guard.
Riddle looking for submissions off his back.
Riddle with the active half guard here but Lee passes nicely into side control.
Lee decides to stand back up.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riddle.
Lee closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Riddle to the mat! Riddle manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee wants to control from the top but Riddle keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee postures up in Riddle's guard and throws a big left but Riddle blocks it.
Lee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Riddle has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Lee has managed to get both his arms back between Riddle's legs - danger averted.
Lee is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Lee slips nicely into half guard.
Lee wants to work for an arm triangle but Riddle is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Riddle looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Riddle actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Lee seems content to control.
Lee moves nicely into side control.
Lee happy to just control the position for now.
The ground and pound from Lee seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Riddle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lee wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lee wants to control but Riddle is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Riddle is looking to regain half guard here but Lee keeps moving and retains side control.
Tom Riddle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anderson Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riddle keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anderson Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anderson Lee!
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